Designer Stock Photo Tip 1: Shoot People with Expressive Faces
As a graphic designer, my job is to design brochures, business cards, websites, flyers, direct-mail campaigns, and other advertising tools my clients can use to reach their key audiences. Stock photos...
View ArticleDesigner Stock Photo Tip 2: Use Nature and Healthy Objects
I enjoy nature and being outside so much that, when it came time to naming my graphic design company, there was no other choice but Shadow Oak Studio (since I love everything about tall trees and...
View ArticleDesigner Stock Photo Tip 3: Using Stock Photos for Background Patterns
Many times designers need an interesting color or background for their designs. Sometimes I need something more than just a solid color or bar of red or blue for my creative concept. That’s when I need...
View ArticleDesigner Stock Photo Tip 4: Photos You’d Never Expect to Use
I’ve learned from experience that sometimes it takes a very odd twist in a stock photo -- and a different path from the normal everyday “shot” -- to create something really memorable and worthy. Below...
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