January 23rd, 2010

My recent SmugMug customization for Michael McGinnis Photography includes a slideshow on the homepage which uses SlideshowPro for Flash to automatically pull images from one of Mike’s galleries, using the gallery rss feed. This integration between a SmugMug gallery and SlideshowPro was a little easier said than done. Creating the slideshow in Flash is a snap, thanks to SlideshowPro, but when you place the .swf on the customized SmugMug page, issues arise. Most frustratingly, everything seems fine when you preview the slideshow in Flash. The images load and everything looks great. But when you you try to view the same slideshow online, it breaks. Keep reading…
Tags: Flash, Photo Gallery, SlideshowPro, SmugMug, Tutorial
Posted in DVISO, Photography, Web Design |
January 23rd, 2010

This alumni magazine for McPherson College included a recap of their fall homecoming activities, their annual giving report, and regular alumni features. I work with the college’s communications and marketing staff to produce the piece and procure printing and mailing services. The piece incorporates lots of photography and features on alumni and current student activities.
Tags: College, Education, Magazine
Posted in Graphic Design, Portfolio, Print |
January 23rd, 2010

This project was a basic design of a Joomla! template for a non-profit in Kansas. The content-management system will allow them to expand the site as needed.
Tags: Joomla, Kansas, non-profit, template
Posted in Graphic Design, Portfolio, Web Design |
January 5th, 2010

Photographing the shiny timing covers and thermostat housings for this magazine ad presented some challenges. I used several sheets of white foam board to limit reflection on the parts. The successful ad helped increase traffic to the performance automotive parts site.
Tags: Advertising, Automotive, Product Photography
Posted in Graphic Design, Photography, Portfolio, Print |