This post has been a long time coming!
Since the beginning of my business, I’ve been making my own logo, designing my cards, etc. etc. Last summer I got to the point where I felt like it was time to invest in hiring a designer to create a logo and basically overhaul every aspect of my business.
I knew exactly who to turn to…Allyson Baker. I fell in love with her wedding invitations and was SO excited to see what she would come up with!
Like I said, we started talking over the summer and I begin gathering inspiration and asking myself some hard questions about the direction I wanted to take my business.
In the end, I wanted something that was modern, yet still playful with a big emphasis on the fact that I am a children’s photographer.
I love what Allyson came up with…I’m sure you’ve noticed the new logo at the top of my blog! Along with the new header, side pattern and dividers…check out the facebook and twitter links!! Oh and here’s the splash page of my website:
And if you haven’t seen my website lately, go take a look! I’ve been working hard to change out all the portfolio pictures, as well as text and general info.
Here’s the new front picture with Allyson’s handi-work!
I also had letter-press business cards made, which Allyson designed. The cards are so thick and gorgeous…the quality is just out of this world!!
My favorite thing about my card is the way she designed my phone number…isn’t it SO cute!?
The main reason that a photographer wants to brand herself is so that her purpose speaks through everything that’s on the web and every piece of print. I love how cohesive it all is. Here’s a look at all my new print items and packaging…
I customized the ordering tri-fold from Design Aglow that I give clients!
My new gift card! And JUST BECAUSE…I will be giving a $100 gift card to ONE LUCKY COMMENTER! Leave a comment below and I’ll use random.org to choose the winner on Friday January 22 at midnight.
I also asked Allyson to design the paperwork that clients receive as well as the invoice. Here’s what she came up with…
This has been the BEST money I have ever spent! It takes the pressure off my to try to make things look good and I can focus on what I’m good at…taking pictures! If you’re thinking about branding your business…head over to Allyson at http://allysonbakerdesign.blogspot.com/. Not only is she super sweet to work with, she’s incredibly talented to boot!
Don’t forget to enter a comment for a chance to win a $100 GIFT CARD!
-Kristin
Hey! I love looking at all your wonderful photos! You do a GREAT job! Love, Katy
Oh my goodness, Kristin! I had no idea all the details that would go into branding, etc. I’m with you….. I want to stay good at what I’m good at but all too often we have other needs tug at us that take away our focus. I’m so glad you found someone that made it all come together for you. Everything looks amazing!It’s almost senior picture time for Stephen and Emily so I can’t wait to see it all in person. 🙂
Love the new letterpress business cards!! It’s all such a great reflection of who you are. 🙂
Kristin, I love the new logo and all the other stuff- very stylish, hip, modern but at the same time, it’s somewhat “simple”. Love it. Great taste. And little Hudson is a total cutie. Photogenic kiddo.
Hi Kristen, I love your logo and would love to have you photograph my girls sometime:) Hope I win!!!!
Love love the new look–fresh and amazing.
I kinda want Allyson to re-brand everything in my life…shampoo bottles, family calendar, curtains……think she’d do that for us? 😉
OMG- I love, love, love everything! It will go beautifully with your amazing work!
Oh, how I wish we lived closer. 3 more months until my baby girl arrives. I’d love to have you swing by and take pictures of her.
Love the new logo! You do amazing work and I can’t wait for you to take more pictures of Carson!
I love these. Perfectly modern and friendly!
Wow! Fresh, clean, and fun. Fantastic final product!
Kristen, love the new look of the website. I love stopping by every now and then to see what’s new and look at your amazing photos.
Kristin! Wow the new website is great! I love looking at your pictures. I check on my phone from bed every night!
love your work! love a giveaway!
Love the new branding Kristin! It is all so pretty 🙂
As always, you impress me with your work! Looks like the branding was well-worth the investment. Love it Kris. You are inspiring. The drawing made me envision winning and getting some awesome pictures OF myself.
Love, love, love your logo!!
love it all! so fresh and fun! those were my wedding colors, so i love them even more…
FUN! I’m SO into great marketing and I’m also completely addicted to letter press so, needless to say, I love love love it all!
LOVE it…all of it! GORGEOUS!!
It goes perfect with your work! You both are amazing artists!
We love your work and can’t wait for you to photograph our newest addition this spring! Love the new look of your website and all the cool paper products. Congrats!
Wow, you are amazing Kristen. How do you think of these things and how do you get it all done! I love the new look, but the old one wasn’t bad. Nice job girlfriend!
Love, love, love.. artwork + your photography = beautiful! I love its subtlety with a pop! Congratulations and all the best :o)
noticed the new branding when you photographed all of us & thought it was a perfect reflection of you & your work! also love the letter press business cards!
Hi Kristin! Who won the giveaway?