Archive for March, 2010

The Web Design Process

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Here at GetCreative I have worked with clients that have all manor of ideas and knowledge (or lack thereof) about their websites. Sometimes the easiest clients are those whose own careers are furthest from the realm of web design, so they are a blank slate for me to draw my ideas upon. On the other hand, a client who knows the ropes a little better may have a better appreciation for the creative process and all that it involves. No matter what the background of my clients, I follow a general Web Design Process for getting us from Point A, the clients’ interest in a website, to the ultimate Point B, a successful and effective website designed and executed by yours truly.

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Photo Essay: Winter

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

As Spring seems to be upon us, I thought I would bid Winter what I hope will be a final farewell. I have picked a few of my favorite shots of the season (and had a little fun in Lightroom with some of them). Snow has definitely been the theme these past few months, and I hope we’ve left the cold behind us for good. Enjoy these photos of my winter in VA.

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Thursday, March 18th, 2010

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Web Design News: CSS3

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

As is the case with any technology field, the web design industry is constantly being updated with more efficient and effective tools and practices. One of the newest upgrades for HTML/CSS designers is CSS3. CSS, Cascading Style Sheets, is the code that stylizes an .html page. CSS styles can be either internal to the .html page, or external. I design almost exclusively with an external CSS file, to keep myself and my websites organized. Below are a few examples (after the jump).

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Client Profile: Baker’s Kitchen

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Baker’s Kitchen is a Wedding and Special Events Bakery in Richmond, Va. As a wedding photographer in Richmond I have had plenty of opportunities to sample the products of local bakeries, and rarely does the chance for free cake get passed by. In the past it was not uncommon for the creators of these towering fondant-covered confections to remain unknown to me- until I started planning my own wedding. Then I asked brides everywhere about the details of their vendors that I found enjoyable (and those that were not so enjoyable too, in order to avoid them). Baker’s Kitchen was a top answer from brides whose cakes were a treat to both look at and devour. It was not until November 2008, when my sister-in-law tied the knot, that I became more familiar with Baker’s Kitchen.

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Tools of the Trade

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

No, not these tools.

In addition to online and print resources, web design requires a good deal of technical equipment as well. From my computer to my camera with all the accessories that go with them, I have a small but powerful design arsenal here in my office. Some of these gadgets are travel-friendly, while others require me to to be securely fastened into my office chair before utilizing their abilities. Read on for a photo of my office and the details that make it work for me.

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