Photography

Our world is beautiful and photography helps us capture that. photography gives us something real a moment in time, a personal connection that you cannot get any other way. 

Photography can be used for personal or commercial use, whether it be your engagement, birthday, dance recital, school photos or product photography, lifestyle imagery or photography of your business. It is a versatile medium and that is why I like to offer it to you. 

If you need any commercial or personal photography done I would be more than happy to assist you. This is a service I generally offer in conjunction with other services such as design to keep your costs down and your creative work all in one place so you do not have to stress about connected with a bunch of vendors for your project. I also do offer photography as an individual service including on location shoots, delivery of digital copies, edits perfect for your web and social media applications and specially designed albums and publications.

If you would like to get a quote or discuss your photography needs please use the contact form at the bottom of the page.

Web Content Creation

The internet has become a second home for most people in todays world. it is often the first place people will see your business anywhere you will pick up a lot of your clients. Your website is your shop front, it is important to keep it up to date and tidy. 

As a graphic designer I can help you create a beautiful web presence. I can develop the web content for your website. This includes, images, advertisements, web banners, brand material, newsletters, designing your blog posts, ebooks, social media posts and highlight videos.

I can work to improve your websites visual appeal by updating the content of you deliver. I can also help you develop a website from scratch through templated media such as square space, like I use or other host sites such as word press. Using these platforms will allow you to have some creative control with the content and allow you to get exactly what you are looking for without the huge expense of time and money getting a website designed from scratch.

I can create a range of web collateral for you including customised photography and illustrations for your business, ebooks to send to your customers, a regular newsletter, web banners and advertisements.

To create the ideal content for you I take a careful look at your audience and competitors and analyse what you need to keep you at the top of your field.

If you would like to discuss your website and your needs for your business please use the contact form at the bottom of the page and I will happily guide you through what we can do to improve your web presence.

Brochures, Business cards and other Print Collateral

Even though we a reliving in a digital age analogue collateral for you business is still important. Actually it might be more important now than before. Every business now is seen online and this is great, everyone is accessible and this is the age of the small business. However having print collateral can set you a level above the rest. Having physical pieces connected with your business gives you a stronger professional look and greater respect within your field.

Instead of being that email or ad getting lost in the crowd in the busy lives of your client, your printed material can help you stand out and be noticed. The best way to work your business is to combine the benefits of both the digital and analogue realms and give your clients the full package.

With experience in corporate, government and advertising sectors I am well versed in what you need for your business.

Some print collateral you may be considering can include:

• mail box drops
• brochures and flyers,
• posters
• business cards
• branded stationary i.e. letter heads and envelopes
• specialty promotions and assets for your customers
• t-shirts and clothing
• office collateral
• bags and packaging design
• stickers
• and more

If you have any print design needs please contact me using the form at the bottom of the page. I will be more than happy to create the ideal product for you whether it be personal work, start-up or a large business. I will also liase with suppliers and printers on your behalf to get the best quality job for your money. I can work within all budgets and have a history and education in the print industry that will work in our favour to get you the best outcome.

Illustration Commission

Illustration is such an eclectic field. From books to posters, websites to invites illustrations are used everywhere. Illustration is also a fine art form  creating beautiful pieces to liven up your living and work spaces. 

In their way I offer my service holistically. I can illustrate for all mediums, even a t-shirt or pillow case. Everything deserves a touch of beauty and art.

Whether it be a personal piece such as a painting of your favourite wedding photo or a commercial piece such wall art, branding material or book illustration I am happy to work for you. No job is too big or too small, illustration is a integral part of my heart and I hope to share my passion and skill with you in creating whatever it is that you desire.

For illustration work requests please use the contact form at the base of my page. I quote per project as this creative art form has too many variables to set a standard price. Medium, materials, size of project, reach and licensing all go in to the final product cost. I would be more than happy to sit down with you and discuss what we can do for your project in your budget.

I can’t wait to get started on your illustrative and creative needs. If you would like a small taster of my flexible illustration style please see my illustration gallery.

Book and Publication Design

Books are very fine tuned pieces of art. From the cover and blurb to the subtle way the text is displayed across the pages. From the feel of the paper to the weight of the book in your hand. 

Books and publications are beautiful collections of knowledge and wondrous stories for us to delve into. I have a great love for this art form and I am dedicated to creating the best platform for you to share your voice.

Book design includes the typesetting of your book as well as the cover design, illustrations, content organisation and print setting. It is a delicate process to create the perfect book. Each book holds its own personality and this comes through the subtle nuances of its design as well as it’s words.

I offer my services to create the visual appeal of your book, including the creation of all necessary imagery, whether this be the capture of relevant photography or the illustration of a children’s book.

I am currently open to work with Authors and Publishers on books as well as clients with publications, single run magazines, business documentation, and portfolios.

Each book is individual and as such is the requirements of each of my clients. If you are interested in getting your book or publication designed please contact me through the form at the bottom of the page. If you are a publisher looking for a book designer or illustrator please also contact me for request of my CV.

Book Illustration

Illustration is the core of my practice. Developing and enhancing worlds within the written word is some of the most fascinating work that I do. 

From non-fiction diagrams and imagery to the imagination of a children’s book my eclectic and diverse style is flexible and easily suited to your project. 

If you are an author or publisher feel free to contact me through the form below. I have an additional portfolio of illustrations specific to book design and would be more than happy to talk you through my work or your proposal.

I am currently open for freelance work with publishers as well as commissioned work from private clients seeking to self publish.

I also design books and can create the whole package for you from start to finish giving your words a home. For more information on this review my service Book and Publication Design.

Logo Design and Branding

We live in a visual world and it is now more vital than ever to have good design supporting your business and bringing customers to your door.

Whether you are a new or existing business it is always good to evaluate your brand and keep it updated with the times and at level with or exceeding that of your competition. 

Key things to keep your brand in top shape include; visual clarity, unique voice, consistency and visual structure. I would be more than happy to evaluate your current brand or concept if you are just starting up and help you on your way to the perfect presentation for your career.

Services I offer to help you with your business’ identity are:

• Logo concept and design
• Forming a style guide for your business
• Creating consistent look across print and online media
• Developing and delivering collateral for your business
• Helping you discover the personality of your business

If you are looking into branding/re-branding your business contact me today to discuss what I can do for you and how we can style your business to bring in clientele all within your desired budget.

Skill Share Classes and Mentorship

Along with all my creative services I also tutor young artists and designers in the craft. I strongly believe in education and learning and want to give back to the creative community. 

If you are a junior creative interested in learning from me and other fine creatives use this link to access skill share and all my classes. Through this link you can also get 2 months premium membership for free.

Along with the classes I teach, if you would like to reach out to me personally to get some advice or have a nice chat over coffee feel free to contact me. I am available through all my social media channels, Skill Share and the contact form in the page footer.

Weddings and Events - the Perfect Style for your Special Day

Planning a wedding or big event can be stressful and tiresome. There are so many things which you have to think about and so many vendors to organise. I hope I can simplify this for you by providing personalised event packages covering all your visual needs and more to help you cut down your list of suppliers and contacts and make your day as good as it can be. 

I will be your one stop shop for all your visual aesthetics for your wedding/event, some of these things include:

• Invitations
• RSVP and save the dates
• Thank you cards
• Favours
• Seating plans and table numbers
• Welcome and directional signage
• Art for decoration and centrepieces
• Album design
• Special memory paintings of your favourite wedding photograph
• and more

I also will be here to chat and endeavour to assist you in checking off your to do list and finding other vendors to cover your event and have it styled to your liking. 

I hope you enjoy your big day and have some truly special memories from it. If you would like me to help you in creating the perfect event please contact me using the form below and I will do my best to create a personalised package for you that fits your taste and budget.

Social Media Marketing and Online Customer Engagement

Social media, Today it is a necessary part of running a business. It is a step in for the morning newspaper, the wealth of knowledge for our youth and a world which we all partake in, whether it be as just an observer, a socialiser or a super star.

Social media is also a very confusing and time consuming world, especially when it comes to business. What do I post? Where should I be active? What is a tweet? What do my followers want from me? It is certainly a challenging undertaking as part of business but it is necessary. Social media is the place to be, it is the coffee shop where people chat about their favourite things, it is the catalogue of the millennial, it is the new yellow pages. 

I am here to ease the burden of keeping up appearances on social media. I offer an array of options to help take away the time consuming mess of advertising your business online and hope to deliver you a streamlined system to let your online presence flourish.

So what do I offer? I find each person has a different level of engagement they would like to have with their business online. Some people just want to spend time doing the job they are good at while others don’t mind being social media butterflies and just want a hand to tidy up the loose ends. This is why I tailor packages fit for each individual client. Some options which I offer include:

• The creation of your social media look; banners, profile pictures and base imagery
• Templating designs for your posts
• Copywriting for your posts
• Developing your posts in entirety - design/imagery/text
• Research and analysis into your target market and competition to provide you with a social media plan
• Running of 1 or more of your social media platforms for you (excluding messaging, and direct customer service)
• Delivering you monthly analytics in your social media platforms engagement and growth

In conjunction with social media marketing and management I also provide the option for email customer engagement including newsletters and EDM marketing.

If you are interested in any of these options please contact me through the below form and I will work with you to tailor a package to your needs. Let’s start saving you. Focus on running your business and living your life, and let me take care of the rest.