Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
During my recent visit to Chicago I was stuck with all the vintage signs still there and missing the ones that are gone forever. I really miss the MagiKist the most - You can see how it inspired a “recent” project in Kingston.
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Check out the new Fall window display I just completed at Bop to Tottom in Kingston’s Historic Uptown Stockade District.
My design was to create a retro-class room vibe… Since many students would be learning online and missing the IRL experience. The client wanted to save some money on this display so I figured out some inexpensive alternatives for this window update.
Inspired by the artist Cy Twombly and chalk scribbles, I created these simple chalkboard vertical banners of 1/4” lauan wood and chalkboard paint with fun chalk scribbles. Since face masks are now top sellers, I printed photos of the owner and staff at a large size and hung them on old cork boards that were in the basement of the store - added bonus for the classroom vibe. Then I used photo murals on the back and side walls for that high impact fall colors background.
Initially, I wanted to get vintage school desks and chairs as props but they were to expensive so I just used some furniture I had lying around. And voila… Instant store window display on a dime.
I am so grateful that ever since the pandemic hit, that I’ve been busy with freelance work. Marketing, Social Media, Web development and Photo Retouching.
I’ve been retouching in Photoshop for over 15 years now and am 100% self-taught. Aside from watching YouTube tutorials, I’ve never once taken a single “official” class. I started back in my Fred Flare days knocking out backgrounds and whitening model’s teeth for the website.
Well, I’ve come a long way baby… I thought I would share some of my recent successes with you. Initally, I didn’t think I could do it, but with some persistence and perseverance, I made it work.
Check out the before and after wonders…
FIREPLACE: I lit up the wall sconce and added a fire in the fireplace.
KITCHEN: I removed the clutter in the background and the box at the door.
LIVING ROOM: Brightened it up, removed the finger in the upper right and also removed the door hinge.
If you need any photo retouching, please drop me a line. I’d be happy to give you a quote.
