Dohack Contracting

I applaud another close personal friend of mine as he embarks on a new adventure in his life.

Not only will he be a first time Daddy VERY SOON, but something almost as scary as raising a child...A NEW BUSINESS OWNER. 

Below are some logo designs that I put together for Rick and his company.

DESIGN OPTION 1

DESIGN OPTION 2

DESIGN OPTION 3

Happy to say Rick was pleased with all designs and has decided to use OPTION 3.

For any of my readers located in St. Louis, Missouri, looking for a talented, reliable, honest contractor, contact Rick of Dohack Contracting at www.dohackcontracting.com

Thanks again Rick for letting me be a part of this big step for you and your family. Best wishes on your new endeavor!!!

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A salute to love...

First of all I'd like to point out that I have NO IDEA how this girl did it. She planned an entire wedding while her, now husband, was serving as a Marine in Afghanistan. Worrying about her love, all while planning a special event for the two of them. No way I could do it.

So this blog is dedicated to love, a sweet girl, a strong Marine, and all the beauty that goes into a successful marriage.

I'm rarely stumped with color, but when meeting the first time with Katie on her invite design ideas, I'll admit it...I had NO idea what Lapis was. In other words...it's purple...HA! But LAPIS is sure a heck of a lot of fun to say. LAPIS LAPIS LAPIS!

Timing was EVERYTHING on planning their day. So much, that when coming up with a design, we had all agreed that there was NO WAY we could put a date/time on their printed piece. There was about a two week window on when Tim would be returned to his love and exchange their vows. So not knowing when their exact day would be, we had to go with a more simple approach, leave a spot to write it in. Lucky for them, I was NOT writing this in (eeeeek...horrible hand writing), but a family member.

Our next challenge, the RSVP. If you've ever been a part of, planned a wedding, or seen someone go through it. The hardest part is getting those YES and/or NO's responses in a timely fashion. Now on top of that, put a unknown exact wedding date/time and your adding fuel to the wedding stress fire. With the military on our side, we were able to put a spin on the importance of responding. I think our twist was well put.

Thank you's are in order when planning such a time crunched event. In sticking with the purple...errr LAPIS color scheme, below are THANK YOU table tents that were placed on the tables throughout their reception location.

Thank you Katie & Tim for allowing me to design some very special pieces for your beautiful day. Happy to hear it all went perfectly. A salute you and your family on a job well done. Best wishes to you both as you continue your adventure away from home in California.

Bless that sweet baby...

I've had the joy of calling this family my DEAR friends for some time now. Not only was I honored to shoot newborn photos of their son when he joined the world, I was extremely blessed to have the opportunity to design his baptism invitations.

Mom's idea was Noah's Ark for her little man's special event. Check out the cuteness that I created below. EEEEK Precious!

Supporting the arts...

I am a true supporter of the underdog, small businesses, self starters, people...I'm sorry ARTISTS that can look fear in the face and laugh, cause THEY KNOW they have at least TRIED living, and given it their best shot!

I love surrounding myself with those type of people. They make me try harder, push myself, they inspire. Cause I. I am an underdog.

Where am I going with this ::day dreaming myself in a cape soaring::....ahhhh yes ARTISTS.

Susan. Gosh she's fantastic. A truer then true artist. A mom of 3, a dreamer, a wife, an artist. Well and I'm blessed to call her family!

Recently she asked for my assistance with coming up with a Cover Photo for her businesses Facebook page, for Good Little Things. I LOVE her work, I buy her work, wish I had the patience to learn what she knows, or even more time in my own life to pick that creative fashion brain of hers. She's a delight, and her work lives and breaths her personality.

Check out what I came up with....and PLEASE take a moment to click the link down below to like her page, check out her work, and sit an awe as I do clicking from piece to piece. So beautiful!

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I knew she was in the works of launching her own personal company website. A chance to branch out on her own, establish EVEN MORE of a name for herself. Lovely. So as I sit last night with my two year old passed out draped across my lap, I hear my cell phone message ::ding ding ding:: She's ready to launch, and needs my help. GAME ON......

For this design I stuck with the same look for her header, just added just a hint more of color to make her site pop. Check out her fresh new site and pieces for sale, you won't be disappointed....

www.gltshop.com/store

So...cheers to a fellow underdog...SOAR ON SUSAN SOAR ON!!!!

Old is NEW again

Awhile ago when my sister-in-law got engaged, one thing was certain, she wanted to use part of her mom's veil. Somehow incorporate pieces of it into her special day. I thought this was glorious.

Then I realized she was asking me to help. Sure. Sure. Sure. Then the nerves sit in. I think I asked at least 3x's if she was certain what she wanted, considering I was about to take scissors to almost a 40 year old veil. The answer was always the same. YES.

I decided if I was going to be able to do this, I need to set one week of my time aside to focus on this. A whole week...ha, that's a lot of time in my world.

So there I sat armed with a glass of wine, a pair of sharp scissors and this veil, floor length, lots of tulle, and lace sewn from one side to the other. The first cut ::gasp:: is the hardest.

This wasn't normal lace, you know like something you'd see these days. There were gaps, and holes, with it's pattern, made it very difficult and painful to try to hot glue these together. I'm pretty sure I have no finger print left on my pointer finger.

Nerves, hot glue pain, NO idea what design to go with. So worth it, so so so worth it.

Design 1...

Design 2....

& The final  (and my favorite) Design 3...

I got the opportunity to go with the bride to see which one she picked with her final fitting of her wedding dress. I couldn't of matched the design to her dress more if I tried. I'm not going to reveal which one she went with. You'll just have to stay tuned for her special day in April to see it on the bride herself.

I'm so excited how all of them turned out, and have now been inspired to try some more fabric jewelry designs. Thanks Erin, it was a pleasure, and thanks for the opportunity to push myself in a new creative way!

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Before you say 'I Do'

I don't know many people that can say they've known one of their clients their entire life. I'm sure as a child I annoyed her and my sister more then I'd like to admit. BUT as we've grown, if I ponder here long enough, I can probably come up with some stories that our parents would frown upon. HA!

I've seen Karen over the years grow as a woman, a mom, sister and a friend. She's such a beautiful person inside and out, so naturally I was overjoyed when she contacted me to help her and Ryan with wedding items. First up...PICTURES!!!  

Ryan....what a cutie. If he's reading this...I bet he smiles quietly and simply just by my comment. Can't you just feel the love between these two? I want to pinch them!!!

Here's where the fun starts. Karen presented me with a challenge. Well not so much challenge, but project. She explained to me, not only did she need engagement photos of her and Ryan, but she also wanted to include her three beauties...her kids. "Cause after all...Ryan isn't just marrying me...he is marrying all of us" said Karen. AND oh so true.

Despite cold temps, freezing fingers, cloudy skies, runny noses, and rain... like troopers we laughed our way through the pictures that turned out adorable, and this session was simply a pleasure to do.

Karen your family is so precious and Ryan you're one lucky fellow. I can't wait to join your family and friends when you say 'I DO' in September. It's going to be a beautiful event, and thank you for allowing me to capture these memories for you.

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Hey there blue eyes

I don't know what I loved more about Mr. Colton, his baby blues, or that he didn't want to smile at all for me. PERIOD. Babies make you work that much harder to capture that perfect shot. It pushes me, it drives me as a photographer. I don't think we thank them enough :)

Every time I would hold the camera to my face, his mouth would open. He would garble some sounds, as if he was trying to get through to me with his sweet words. I could of sat and talked to that little guy for hours. Such a sweetheart.

AT LAST...literally my VERY. LAST. PICTURE. Daddy got him to squeal. LOVE IT!!!

Holly & Jim, your boy is gorgeous. It was lovely having the opportunity to capture some photos of Colton. Thanks again!