by Bonnie Caton | Jul 19, 2013
“Come on… get up, get up,” nagged the little voice in my head. Our sleeping bags surrounded us in warmth, but it was past sunrise, and time was ticking. I knew the sunlight on the lake was going to get intense — fast. So we ripped ourselves from our... by Lori Haller | Jul 12, 2013
I’ve learned from experience that sometimes it takes a very odd twist in a stock photo — and a different path from the normal everyday “shot” — to create something really memorable and worthy. Below are several examples of photos that I didn’t initially... by Lori Haller | Jul 11, 2013
Many times designers need an interesting color or background for their designs. Sometimes I need something more than just a solid color or bar of red or blue for my creative concept. That’s when I need to think outside the box and come up with a smashingly cool idea.... by Lori Haller | Jul 10, 2013
I enjoy nature and being outside so much that, when it came time to naming my graphic design company, there was no other choice but Shadow Oak Studio (since I love everything about tall trees and taking long walks in the woods out back). As a graphic designer, I need... by Lori Haller | Jul 9, 2013
As a graphic designer, my job is to design brochures, business cards, websites, flyers, direct-mail campaigns, and other advertising tools my clients can use to reach their key audiences. Stock photos are great because they help get a reader’s attention in a way words... by Bonnie Caton | Jun 27, 2013
Heart palpitations… a desperate need to be in close proximity at all times… constant physical contact… obsessive thoughts… forfeiting sleep… I think I’m in love with Lightroom. People often write in to ask if we have a special deal going...