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What’s actually in a branding package (and what you need right now)
A logo is one piece. Here’s everything inside a full branding package and which parts you actually need right now…
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Primes vs. Flash for Low Light
Low light situations, what is your choice between primes or flash, and in what…
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Product shots for Kills Boro Brewery
A few product shots on classic white for Kills Boro's new beer "I Got Answers," a collaboration beer with their friends at Other Half Brewery in New…
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Vehicle wrap design: what it looks like and what you get
Interested in getting a commercial vehicle wrapped with graphics that you already have? Whether you already have your assets organized, have a big…
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Sensory hallway wrap design for PS 50 in Staten Island --- aquatic theme
It's always nice to be able to do something for the kids; this is one of those things that allows you to flex creative freedom (kids have the best…
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Having your own designer vs. using the in-house shop designer; Why every business should have their own designer in between b2b shop interactions
We work with clients of all different forms all the time. Many of them come from this channel specifically, so i wanted to take some time to talk…
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Should your company have a monthly content plan?
As a local business owner, it's essential to have a solid online presence to attract and retain customers. Maintaining a strong online presence…
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Align tool is not aligning to center in premiere pro
I just had this problem and was not able to find the answer anywhere online before figuring it out myself, so here ya…
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When is it time to hire people? From freelancer to bogged-down-lancer and how to get out of the hole
Someone once told me, "you need great partners in every business," but it's hard to let other people start working on things for your client when you…
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What should you charge for your photography?
I get this question all the time. Relatively new photographers or existing photographers who are new to a particular type of photography (like…
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