Brand New Branding

I cannot tell you how many photographs I took of my new packaging and paper products.

None of them felt right. I just couldn't get it. So I gave up. This was the last one I took.

Here's the thing about re-branding. It was a big decision for me. HUGE. I was going to lose all the work I had done in building up my Short and Sweet Photography brand. So, I wanted it to be right. Right off the bat.

So, I hired the wonderful Jane Johnson to handle my rebrand.

This is how it went. She has a process...forms to fill out, conversations, Pinterest boards. And, then, I go through a few steps and the products are done. Just like that. Seriously.

I was allowed to tweak it, etc...but, I honestly felt it was too easy. She couldn't get it right that quickly. So, I showed two of my very best photographer friends and both of them were blown away. They, too, were shocked at how quickly she got it right.

Then, I received all of the tangible products in the mail. I am just head over heels in love with everything. Sooooo...I can't take a picture to do them justice. This one will have to do. So...

Welcome to the new me. Dana Pugh. simply me. I am hoping that this marks the beginning of a new time of exploration for me. Where I begin to do more commercial work, more personal work, and more travel work. I'll still do the work I've become known for, but now it is time to spread my wings and fly a little bit further. I want to thank Jane and her team for helping me start it off right.

~ Dana

Just Me

  The time has come!!!

I am so excited to share with you guys my brand new ... well ... brand new everything!!! Woo Hoo!!! After over 6 years as a monkey, I can tell you that I am happy to now be JUST ME.

In the hopes of getting you all to really explore the new site(and I mean REALLY explore it). I have hidden a prize. Two actually--even though, they are in the same place. One for you regular folks and one for you photographer folks. Within the prize, is a word that you need to find to claim it. I'll throw in the added incentive that the first person who uses the contact form on this site to tell me the word will also get a $50 Amazon gift card.

And, I'd love to hear what you all think of the site? Favourite part? Favourite picture? Have you seen the cool Facebook page yet? Have you liked it? Do that! And, I plan on being a blogging machine so check back for some great posts soon!

Thanks for checking me out ;)

Dana

Giving Back

  Every year about this time, I think...how can I give back?

This year, it has especially weighed heavy on my mind. Living in southern Alberta and hearing so many stories of people who have had a tough go of it this year has really got me thinking that I'd like to give back to one special family again this year. Especially hearing the stories of families, young and old, who have lost literally everything and are starting over after the devastating floods in June. I remember digging one family's house out and laying the photographs out to dry. Just a handful worth saving. So many memories lost forever. I would really like to help someone create new memories. Memories of resilience and courage and love. They don't have to be victims of the floods, but they do have to have a need for some Christmas cheer.

That's where you come in. I would like to encourage you all to nominate a family who could use some cheering up this Christmas to receive a $2000 photography package from me(a session and the complete set of digital files). What will you get for nominating? Well, if you nominate someone and then book a session with me in 2014, I will gift you a 12x18 print. The session does not have to be booked today, but it does have to be booked before the end of 2014.

Email me your nominations by midnight on December 24th(Christmas Eve). I will contact the winner on Christmas day to spread a little Christmas cheer. Make sure to include a contact email for both you and the person you are nominating.

Sooooo...do you know anyone who could use some cheering up this Christmas?

Thank you for helping me spread some cheer this Christmas.

Dana

**one family will be chosen to win a photography session with me in the Calgary area plus the digital files...a package valued at $2000.