Category: Resources
-
Recreating the Film Experience Part 2: Straight Out of Camera
Time to read: This is the second part of my Recreating the Film Experience series. In Part 1, I walked through how to set up a modern digital camera to feel like a film camera. The goal was to slow down, embrace limitations, and really focus on each shot. In this post, we’re going to take the
-
Recreating the Film Experience Part 1
Introduction Recreating the film experience with a digital camera is not the same as trying to copy the look of film. There are already countless presets, apps, and Photoshop actions that do that very well. What I’m interested in is something different. This is about recreating the experience of shooting film—the pace, the limitations, and the mindset—without the ongoing cost
-
Studio Notes: Friday, October 10, 2025
It has been a while since I posted a Studio Notes updates but here goes. There is a lot in this edition so sit back and enjoy the read. WHAT I HAVE BEEN MAKING I have had several design projects going lately so here are some of the logos/branding, apparel and other misc projects I
-
DIY Volunteer Badges
Badges for staff and volunteers can get pricey—especially when you need a lot of them or want custom designs for different teams, ministries, or events. Ordering in bulk isn’t always practical, and costs can quickly eat into your budget. In this guide, I’ll show you how to make your own high-quality church badges at a
-
Resources
I get asked a lot about what cameras, equipment, software etc that I use so I decided to make a master list of what resources I currently use and provide links for you to check them out. Beside each item you will find a small description of what it is and why or how I
-
Studio Notes: Friday, May 30, 2025
A laid-back look at what I have been building, reading, and enjoying lately. Welcome to the first edition of Studio Notes!This is something new I’m trying—a casual check-in from my desk to yours. Every now and then, I’ll share quick updates on what I’ve been working on, what’s been inspiring me, and a few things
-
5 Free Things That Will Make You a Better Creative
Want to grow as a creative without spending a dime? These five simple habits have helped me become a better designer, collaborator, and creative problem solver. They’re free, practical, and surprisingly powerful. 1. Be On Time Punctuality applies to more than just showing up to meetings—it’s about honoring deadlines, replying to emails, sending files, and
-
Point, Shoot, Repeat: Falling Back in Love with Old Digicams
Digicams Are Back! Digicams—those quirky, colorful, and often underperforming cameras from the early 2000s—are trending once again. Although the term digicam technically refers to any digital camera, today it usually denotes the affordable, pocket-sized point-and-shoot models that were ubiquitous before smartphones took over photography. Despite the fact that modern smartphones far surpass these older devices