THE STUDIO BLOG
Shoot Retrospective : Natural Light & Fused Glass
I was pleased to receive more glassware from Ann Maitland, of Dragonfly Dichroic. Ann’s business has been growing steadily over the past couple of years…
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Packshots : Perfumery Collection Images
The latest shoot in the studio has been a little bit different, a packshot shoot for Huib and Josephine, a couple who run their own perfumery…
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Case Study : Found Objects used as Props
I love nothing more than working with found natural materials and was pleased when Karen contacted me again to book in group product shots of her…
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Shoot Retrospective : Greetings Cards & Calendars
A shoot for Seedlings Cards & Gifts. Seedlings cards are handprinted on high quality textured card, showing off the material so that the consumer can see it is really important in product photography…
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Introductory Shoot : Nature Inspired Greetings Cards from New Leaf Cards
This image was taken as a sample to show Karen a different way of displaying and photographing her cards, she was very pleased with the results and ordered a full shoot for her portfolio…
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Design & Print
Humbleprint did a wonderful job of printing all of my business stationery, and supplied me with really lovely paper and card stock too. If you'd like to support a small business instead of one of the big printing companies try Bob at Humbleprint.
"Print and design for small businesses – from business cards, leaflets, booklets and greetings cards, to stickers, posters, roller banners and more, HumblePrint does the (small) business."
Instagram Mentoring
I found Kia on Instagram as an artist, but noticed she also provided Instagram marketing advice. Thinking that it would be a good fit to get advice from another creative business, I ordered one of her Bespoke eBooks. Kia, describes herself as an Accidental InstaMarketeer, grew her account from 12 to 10,000 followers in one year and now has over 26,000 followers. Kia's standard eBook is on sale on her Etsy page, http://etsy.me/2Ec4rlf, or if you'd like to go for the bespoke version, send her a message at www.instagram.com/sticksandink
Public Relations
Having been in contact with the chaps at Howling Moon PR, for a while now, they've been very helpful whilst discussing business and marketing matters, and are very highly recommended by mutual client Helen Russell. Located in London and Norfolk, they provide bespoke public relations, marketing and brand development. They offer an affordable, personal service and specialise in working with small and medium size businesses ensuring you get noticed by your potential customers.
https://www.howlingmoonpr.co.uk/
Website Design
I've known Paul the founder of Aura Creative Media for many years, he heads up a team of website and digital specialists. With this team they enable greeting card designers and publishers to succeed online and work with some of the most respected greetings card designers in the UK. They're noted for taking a genuine interest in your business and listening.