Clean and Crisp Branding Design for Susan Mann Photography

“Clean, uncomplicated, classic, professional, legitimate, and joyful.” Doesn’t that sound like a great brand for a portrait photographer?

Susie was looking for a logo to differentiate her more serious portrait work from her family photography work. (I had created her family photography logo a couple of years ago - really enjoyed working with Susie again!)

Susan has such a gift for sparking passion and bringing joy with her wherever she goes. I only wish I was in NYC so we could hang out! Please follow her work on Instagram and book a session with her if you are so lucky to be near her!

Meet Missy Stocks of Beast Little Cannery

Organizing a local event called The Maker’s Mash is one of my very favorite things! I love meeting talented makers and artists right here in our community. In the next few months, look for their stories here on the blog.

Now, your turn to meet Missy, who described herself as ,“just a lady with big dogs who needed a fence and ended up with a cannery!” If you’re local, you can shop with Missy in person at the Maker’s Mash on Dec 13th. Shop Beast Little Cannery any time on her website!

Now to the questionnaire:

What do you enjoy most about making?

My favorite thing about making is when someone buys our pickles (mostly the bread and butter) then they return, moved, telling us how they are just like their great-grand-mother's. I love making connections for people that strike a chord and offer a small window back to relationships that are gone.

Why do you think handmade is important and worth doing?

I'm the poster child for "shop small" and "buy local." Giving makers an opportunity to grow personally, offer a product that they believe in, and a chance to diversify their communities through art, food, clothing, etc is always worth it. You are also directly supporting the people beside you in the grocery store or car-pool line. Someone isn't putting your $10 toward a second home or massive retirement, chances are you are helping pay for a ballet class or carrots for the dinner table.

What advice would you give others just starting out?

Patience and hard work.

YES! Thanks so much, Missy!

See you at the Mash and don’t forget to connect with Missy on Facebook!!

Illustrative Branding Design for Tavola Rosa

So happy to share a peek at a new branding project for Tavola Rosa! I really enjoyed crafting an illustrative logo for this local meal prep and catering company. Huge thanks to Marissa for trusting me with her project!

Marissa wanted to reflect the warm and comforting aspects of her Italian heritage while showcasing the her fresh and modern spin. The combination of pink with a more rustic illustration visually brings both old and new together. Logo variations ensure that Marissa will be able to use her logo and branding across many mediums.

I can’t wait to see her business grow and grow! Find her on Instagram here.