My love/hate relationship with graphic design

I have a love/hate relationship with graphic design.  It seems when it goes well it goes really well. Then when it doesn't I end up going the 7 stages of grief.

1. Shock & Denial
2. Pain & Guilt
3. Anger & Bargaining
4. Depression
5. The Upward Turn
6. Reconstruction
7. Acceptance

With bargaining being my least favorite stage of the process... Anyways I have been working on some marketing materials for the studio to help better communicate our classes, specials, and build a better brand.  So I was looking for something that is on point to the current design trends but I could still use my current promotional photos with.  I would like for these to contain more information but I enjoy the simplicity and the fun colors that make them ideal for sharing on social media.  If this campaign goes well I will continue with this modern format and hopefully be able to skip the 7 stages.

Spooky Bayou Photoshoot with Right Eye Photography

When you work at a haunted house you make interesting friends with amazing talents who really don't mind getting dirty.  Sarah Bass happens to be one of those people.  Not only is she one hell of an actress at The 13th Gate, she is also a very talented photographer.  One Friday we collaborated on a very last minute photoshoot in a very mosquito infested bayou, also known as my backyard.  Mosquito infested is probably an under statement.  I thought the bugs were going to carry her away, she probably lost at least a pint of blood crawling around in the mud with me.  Costume, concept, and makeup by me.  All photographer and editting by Sarah. I love collaborating with my spooky friends and I think the results came out fantastic!  Additionally the images were featured in the first edition of "The HFC: A Journal of Art & Literature"

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