A logo: Hound and Hoof Photography

Well I thought I would share another logo project I've been working on.

I made a new friend in Kentucky this past month, her name is Beth. Beth is a pet photographer who recently attended one of my dear friend Jamie's (aka: cowbelly photography) pet photography workshops here in Seattle. Beth was in dire need of a name change for her business and of course, a logo.

Beth changed the name of her business to "Hound and Hoof Photography" which perfectly suits her location and her passions (she is proudly owned by two dogs and one horse). We set to work right away to find the perfect way to present her new business to the world.

Here's what we came up with: simple, classy and specific to her name, please welcome the new logo of Hound and Hoof Photography!!


And of course, no photographer's logo is complete without the perfect watermark for their photos -- See one of Beth's images below with her new custom logo watermark...

2009 CityDogs Calendar

Well we are getting VERY excited to see our 2009 CityDogs Calendar - we expect it back from the printer on Thursday - eeeee!

In the meantime I thought I would share some great news - the calendar has been picked up by the Made in Washington stores and will be available in their Westlake Center, Pike Place Market, Bellevue Square and Southcenter locations!

If you would be interested in selling this fabulous holiday gift item in YOUR store - just email me and we can provide you with all the details!

But now, I would like to share the entire calendar with you, from start to finish, inside and out! I had a ball photographing your dogs and designing this calendar - I hope you enjoy this collection of nearly 500 smiling doggo faces - and of course, if you haven't already: BUY IT NOW!!! :)

LOGO DESIGN: Surf City, Surf Dog

So, given my somewhat recently renewed dedication to blogging - and my very recent completion of a fun logo - I thought it would be a good idea to start sharing some design work on this blog as well. I mean, it might be nice to SEE some of this graphic design we keep talking about, right?

The problem with starting to blog about these things, is that it makes me want to go back and add a ton of my other favorite projects retroactively - I don't want anyone to be left out!? However, I will do myself the favor of accomplishing one task at a time, and just start here :)

So, with that I give you: Surf City, Surf Dog! This logo is for an event that will take place annually starting in October of 2009 in Surf City USA - Huntington Beach, CA. If you've not been to HB - and you're a fan of surfing and or off leash beaches and or palm trees - then by all means... GO!

I first discovered what the locals refer to as "Dog Beach" (which is actually Huntington Beach) in January of 2008 and man - is it HEAVEN! This is where a great majority of my So. Cal client shoots take place (yet one more thing I should start posting on this blog, right?!)

At sunset it's hard to get a BAD shot. When the swells are good you can even score some great surfing silhouettes in the background *swoon*.





Ok so back to Surf City, Surf Dog! This event will be a dog surfing event (yes that's right - dog's surfing!) supported by local surf schools and other pet businesses on behalf of local charities.

Now that they have their logo, the website will be up soon - but for now I leave you with the new look of "Surf City, Surf Dog" designed by dane + dane studios.


I think it's totally tubular dude!