Accompanying our new post series ‘The List’ is another new series here at Getting Creative called Trend Spotting. The inspiration for this topic comes from the creative forces at Design Shack, and the posts will focus on current trends in the design world. I will provide examples and critique the usage of each trend as it applies to the web design, graphic design and/or photography industries.
Welcome to The List, a collection of random things that have caught my eye in the past week or two. The List will include an update on what some GetCreative clients are up to, some goodies from ‘the internets’ (as my husband says), and anything that seems worth mentioning. If it provokes a smile, makes my life easier or is generally awesome- I will share it here.
Wishing you a safe and spooky Halloween!
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I’m a little later than last year in getting these fall photos to you, but it is safe to say we are definitely in the throes of autumn here in Virginia. The above photo was taken at gorgeous Morris Orchard, where we have gotten our pumpkins the past two years. Speaking of pumpkins, below is a lovely collection (look at those great stems!) to dress up your desktop.
Sometimes I like to give the keyboard a break and let my photos do the talking. Today’s post is a collection of photos taken over the last few months, all with the common subject of fruit. Enjoy!
Like a kid with a new toy, I can’t wait to tell you about some new additions to my home office. The space in general hasn’t changed much from the photo above, but there are some new subtle (and important) details. I have some new hardware and updated software to tell you about below.
Spring is officially here, and the weather could not be more beautiful in Virginia. With the exception of a few spring showers, I have been enjoying the sunlight and cheerful flowers blooming in the garden. Daffodils, seedlings and a leggy spider make up this collection of images, each of which meets my own rigorous background photo criteria.
Food is fuel that keeps you going during the work day, and is vital to the design process. It’s difficult to work on an empty stomach, or to disrupt your work flow with constant snack breaks. Easting healthy, filling foods will help keep your belly satisfied and your mind focused.
Today’s recipe is for granola that can be customized to fit your preferences. The granola pictured is a version without the optional fruit or baking chip add-ins; I like to add those later depending on how I’m eating my granola. The recipe is also flexible in terms of the core ingredients- you can use whatever nuts and grains you have on hand in place of the listed ingredients. Read on for the recipe below.
Happy Friday everyone! Today’s find is a gift I received from my husband for Christmas last month. Also known as a trackpad or just a tablet, it is a great tool for designers and illustrators.
This post is for all of you photographers out there- amateurs and professionals alike. I spent my snowy evening last night creating a lightbox to use when photographing small objects. This could include product photography, food photography and more. I found a number of helpful tutorials online, and in just a few hours- and without leaving the house- I had created ideal lighting conditions for photographing my dinner.
