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.
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Friday Finds: Graphic Tablet
Friday, January 14th, 2011A Typical Day
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
After reading this post over at Freelance Folder, I was inspired to share with you the details of my typical work day. Although my routine often varies depending on the time of year, I try to stay consistent with my days to promote productivity. If my mind starts to wander I can look at the clock and say ‘Okay, this is what I should be doing right now’ in order to stay on track. A flexible schedule is a blessing but you have to know how to handle it properly. Here is how I spend my time…
Setting Business Goals
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
With the first week of 2011 coming to a close, it’s time to ease up on the workout goals and focus on your business goals. The New Year is often encouragement for us to set our sights on achieving personal milestones, but setting clear and productive goals for your career should not be overlooked either. Whether you have your own business or work for a large corporation- or somewhere in between- there is always room for improvement.
Friday Finds: DIY Lightbox
Friday, December 17th, 2010This 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.
Desktop Wallpaper: Winter
Monday, December 13th, 2010
Winter is upon us, and the holidays are drawing near! My gift to you is this festive collection of desktop background images. Twinkling lights, glittery gold and puppy-dog eyes are the chosen images, each meeting my own rigorous background photo criteria.
Tips & Tricks: Email
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
While it may sound unnecessary, today I have for you a group of helpful tips and tricks for writing emails. Not just any emails, but professional emails that will get your voice heard and your ideas noticed, and maybe even an email in response. The fax machine and snail mail have gone the way of the dinosaurs when it comes to professional correspondence. The phone is still an invaluable and highly useful tool, but email is in many ways the ideal form of business communication. Read on for how-to email tips and why you should use them.
Tips & Tricks: Online Images
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
With Google Image Search at your fingertips, it can be easy to forget how and why to be responsible when using images from the web for your own purposes. As a blogger as well as a photographer, I understand both sides of this situation and the need for clarification. This post will outline some basic rules and regulations for using others’ images online, as well as some legal alternatives to paying for photos.
Friday Finds: BrowserLab
Friday, October 8th, 2010
I’ve talked before about browsers and the best ways to make sure your site is being displayed properly, and today’s post is along those same lines. I recently discovered a new tool for cross-browser compatibility checking: Adobe’s BrowserLab. This great tool is a part of Adobe CS Live, a set of online services meant to enhance the use of CS5. Even without CS5 (I use CS4), these tools are still helpful and easily accessible. Signing up is simple and includes multiple benefits.
Working With Your Website
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
I recently attended a Synergy Sessions workshop about Social Media at the Business Development Center here in Lynchburg. While the information presented at these sessions is great, there is another aspect of them that I find valuable as well: the people. While talking and learning with other business owners, the subject of websites invariably comes up fairly often. One business owner doesn’t have a site, while another can’t figure out how to manage theirs. Or one company’s site looks great, but it doesn’t actually do anything, and yet another company exists solely on their Facebook page. It is a great experience to hear what business owners are struggling with and what their needs are in terms of the web.
A comment that stood out in my mind after leaving the meeting was that of a frustrated business owner who didn’t see the purpose in even having a website, since he couldn’t see any direct impact on his sales. From what I can see there are two approaches to this ‘problem’: business owners need a clear understanding of what a website can do for you, and what you need to do for your website.
Desktop Wallpaper: Fall
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Despite the fairly warm temperatures we’ve been having here in Virginia this week, Fall has officially arrived. Some of the trees in our yard have gotten a little carried away and started throwing leaves around prematurely, and a lawn full of crispy Fall foliage seems quite silly when it’s 90° outside. Nonetheless, I have for you today a collection of Fall themed photos for your downloading and viewing pleasure.
