It's a new me!

They say you are to update your "Brand" often. We'll I admit it. I'm past due. My last logo design and update was about 3-4 years ago. I have been dabbling for the last couple of months trying to design something new that would scream ksf photography & design.

It's not just the logo and business card that need updating, but the complete "Brand."  (I laugh a little inside my head when I say "Brand", it is such a buzz word right now.)  So, I have also been researching packaging as well. I didn't want to make one big move without matching the accessories. You know, your shoes must match your purse kind of thing.

This week I made a trip to Gift Box and found my brown and teal colors so now I felt confident to go ahead and design with those colors in mind. Those are my favorite combination right now. I think the combo is so elegant.

After about 5 drafts this is my favorite. I hope you like my new "Brand". lol

I know I still need to work on the color of the wording to make sure it is clearly visible. But, like I said this is draft 5. Stay turned for draft 6 and hopefully the final draft.

Southfork ChiroSport Care Center of Murphy

I love Chiropractors. I'm one of those organic health freaks and I love it when my Chiro suggests an alternative to regular western medicine and when they crack my back. I have seen close to a dozen different Chiros since I was 18 years old. Yes, I know that's a long time. lol

Dr. Shawn Lorenzen, DC in Rohnert Park, Ca and Dr. Joel Taatjes, DC in Petaluma were/are my favorite Cali Chiros. We would go to them for everything. And I do mean everything. My son hurt is leg in football practice when is was 12 and I took him to Dr. Taatjes. There was no long wait in the ER.  He took x-rays, examined him, and at the next visit adjusted his leg back into place. I miss you both very much.

Just in case you didn't know Chiropractic care is more than just cracking your back. They have adjusted my knees, wrist, shoulder and even my jaw. I clench my teeth waaay tooo muuuch.

Fast forward seven years later to Texas and I have finally found my new Chiro in Murphy, Dr. Neil Dukes. Dr. Dukes and his staff are wonderful. Yesterday at my visit I spent an hour an half. That included Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, and "Tweaking"  feet included. They truly take the time to explain in detail how the body works and how they are going to fix you up and send you on your way.

I am one happy camper finally finding a Chiro that I love in Texas. If you are looking for one, I highly recommend him. I was honored that he asked me to photograph his staff, so here they are in the flesh. Well, sorta and in B&W.

From Left to right: Amber, Bleu, Dr. Dukes, his lovely wife Chambrey, Tito, and Jimmy.

Thank you Dr. Dukes and Staff!
http://www.southforkchirosport.com/

Postcards Anyone?

I must of heard over a dozen times that my images from Playa Del Carmen looked like postcards... Well, I decided to design a few for me and I guess I'll share with my clients too. If they say, "Pretty Please". :-)

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Mav's Win!

Wow it seems that all of my favorite teams have been winning the championships lately.

1 -  The New Orleans Saints. Of course I would have preferred it to be the SF 49ers, but you can't have everything. Besides our time is coming... I know it, I can feel it.

2 - The San Francisco Giants. OMG, I still get goose bumps when I think about them winning The Series.  Is a repeat asking for too much?

3 - Now The Dallas Mavericks. Really, I'm not a basketball fan. Well, not until our good friends Mike and Kristine took us to a game this season and it got me in the "spirit" of the game. Then with the Mav's being in The Finals and then to eventually win it. Wow, so dang cool!!!

I must admit it is kind of nice to be able to root for a Texas team and to be able to see all the games on TV.  I was never a basketball fan while I lived in Cali so I never had an affiliation with the SF Warriors. I couldn't even tell you one member of the team so I don't feel like I'm cheating on my home team. lol

I love the camaraderie the whole town feels, even the energy in the air when your local team wins the Big One! I appreciate that the Mav's are first class too. They deserved to win.

Why is it that sports has such a major impact on us all. I love watching my favorite teams play, especially when they win. Really, it's just a game. But, man oh man, what a game it is!

How sweet it is!

Congratulations Mavs!

2011 Vacation - Mexico

2011 Vacation - Mexico

Last week our family took a fabulous vacation to the Yucatan Peninsula of the Mexican Coast. We visited Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Riviera Maya. We stayed at two different beautiful resorts. When we left for our trip my whole goal was to plant my toes in the sand and enjoy the beach all day long. HA HA, I didn't get to do that once. I visited the beach, took photographs, but that was it. I guess that means a re-do. 

We overplanned! Zip-lining, trip to the Telum Ruins, Jungle Boat ride, snokeling, swimming with the dolphins, trip to the Zoo (Xpu-HA), and a stroll to downtown Playa Del Carmen's 5th Avenue where we dined on the beach. It was all very fun and we are all glad we did it. But, now... I need a vacation from my vacation. lol

I captured about 400 images during the trip and editied it down to about 50 in the video. I was enchanted with the architecture, the ruins, and downtown. I love them!

Hope you enjoy the video. Click on 2011 Vacation - Mexico above.  But, in the meantime enjoy these images.