MUMS' DAY - the ad

the novice "graphic "designer"" that I am.. and not having a handle on the possibilities that abound with my adobe software,  it comes down to simplicity and being able to save in jpeg too!   Using a thought, a cool photo, mixing up words and making the message work.   The comment unbridled creativity was sent my way by an old friend and I sort of like that..  thanks kaj!

here's the ad.. and images from Cottage to follow. I wish I could figure out how to post more pictures onto one post..(maybe using smaller images?)!

MUMS' DAY @ Cottage

Cottage & I go way back.. {smiling}

Well, I knew the original owner Pam, who cheered me on when I began eg & she promoted my services within her shop, and now I have formed a friendship with its newest owner Emma!  Emma is a warm, wonderful, powerhouse of a woman who has contributed so much for the local community & then so so much more!   I wish I had her picture to post (noting to take one soon) and I've offered my talents to help her promote her wonderful shop that is located a hop, skip & jump from where I call home.

This past winter we paired up for her holiday launch, which we figured to theme as traditional English holiday since Emma is from across the pond! Sherry, warm plum pudding & delicious homemade mince tarts were offered to guests and fun crackers (the kind that pop when pulled apart and offering a little gift inside) were given to everyone who came through the doors.  It was a most wonderful evening, filled with people and the hours flew by.. and lots of purchases made! 

Fast forward to spring and Mothers' Day!   Posting above & in no particular order - pictures of Cottage and the final look of  the ad promoting Mums' Day gift baskets.. 

Flowers & Fabric

The event has come and gone.. and thoughts of next year's looks & event play through my head! It was a most wonderful opportunity to work with Marla & Patricia.. and I shall let the images tell a bit of their story.

behind the lens

From a fairly young age, I was captured by photography - the visual impact, the recording of history, the ability to pass an actual moment from one generation to another.  

Both my grandfather and father, it seemed, always had a camera on hand and I've been the lucky recipient of boxes & boxes & boxes of slides to sort through.  Back in the day, they knew how to use those tiny numbers on their cameras and the art of composition as they captured the most amazing shots - full of color and full of story.  I am digressing, which is so me, but wanting to tell this part of my story - this love for great photography; of capturing that one moment in time with bold color, with a softness, mixed with a bit of storytelling too.  

I've become addicted, for a lack of a better term, to great photography and have become a follower of some amazing artists (both local & throughout the world). This past Christmas, my daughter found a cool little Canon, pocket-sized camera in her stocking.. which has been used quite heavily by me as I find my way back to being behind the lens.   Sharing some recent work that I've done to promote an event or two..

laura