Boost Your Branding w/ Creative Packaging

In today’s fast-paced business world, building a strong brand identity is more crucial than ever. How your customers perceive your brand holds significant sway in their decision-making process. One facet of brand identity that often flies under the radar is packaging. It’s not just about safeguarding your product; it’s a golden opportunity to etch a lasting memory in your customers’ …

Print Competition 2020

This year I entered the Professional Photographers of Washington (PPW) image competition for the 6th time. Images and Awards are at the bottom of the post 🙂 In 2015 I wanted to step up my game as a photographer and start working towards industry recognition. I invested in being an active member of PPW, having just earned my Certified Professional …

Mary Poppins Jr – Out of the Shadows Theatre

For the third year in a row, I attend Out of the Shadows Theater and their production of Mary Poppins Jr at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene (the same theatre that CDA Summer Theatre performs in). Wow! This year is just as powerful as last year’s production of Fiddler on the Roof Jr. The premise behind Out fo the …

Lance Babbitt

I’ll miss you, my friend,   Download the video slideshow from the memorial service.

Fidder on the Roof Jr – Out of the Shadows Theater

For the second year in a row, I attend Out of the Shadows Theater and their production of Fiddler on the Roof Jr at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene (the same theatre that CDA Summer Theatre performs in).  Wow!  This year is just as powerful as last year’s production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. The premise behind Out …

Creative Family Photos

A creative family photo with weapons.

Creative Family Photos in Spokane My good friend Abbey isn’t normal.  In fact, I think she would be offended if I called her that.  With her kids growing up and the addition of a new dog, it was time to get some new pictures for her wall.  We started talking about what we should do for her portraits – considering …

1960s – History of Pin-Up

The 1960s brought a few changes to the progressive 1950s photography style. Namely, the how much its OK to bare and the expressions that go with it. We have a time period of race and sexual freedom, openness and the pushing of social taboos. Drugs, music, and war filled the era. And Pin-Up photography was changing, too. As the decades …

1930s – History of Pin-Up

The 1930s brought a new approach to the American people. Entertainment was everywhere, from magazines with painted women to films featuring the hottest stars of the day; this era was about glamour, glitz, and bright lights. There are two notable things we want to look for in this decade: themed photoshoots and overly lit glam portraits. It seems the trend …