A personal note

For quite some time now, I’ve been wanting to find a non-profit where I could volunteer and have fun doing something I love all while knowing it’s going to help a great cause. I’ve also been wanting to spend more time with horses and get back into riding. And then I stumbled across just what I was looking for. The organization is called TROTT, which stands for Training Racehorses Off The Track. TROTT provides training for former racehorses so they can be adopted into forever homes. I start on Wednesday and I honestly just can’t wait! I’ll be sure to post an update afterward about how it went! Wish me luck!

A few updates

I have been working on a few really exciting projects this week! One is the design and layout of the 2011 America’s Heroes calendar. Most of the people working on it (including me) are doing it on a volunteer basis. All proceeds of the calendar will benefit Freedom is Not Free, an organization dedicated to helping our wounded veterans and their families.

Another project that I’m excited about is a branding package for a pet-friendly home cleaning service, Four Paws Cleaning. I just presented the first round of six logo ideas. I hope the owner likes them; I think they’re quite eye-catching and memorable!

Pet Photography by Westway Studio

Just yesterday, one of my wonderful print vendors, Troy from Rush Press in San Diego, referred me to a client of his who just happens to be one of my favorite charities: Helen Woodward Animal Center. They are having their annual Spring Fling in two weekends and were in need of a photographer to cover the event. After speaking with the Special Events supervisor, it was agreed that I would shoot the event. I am so excited! I am going to be including an advertising piece for my pet photography in the goody bags. I designed it last night and sent it off to print this morning. As many of you know, my business has grown through word-of-mouth, so to do an advertising piece is a big deal for me. I’m thrilled with it and can’t wait to see it in finished form…

Recent Projects

Over the past month I’ve been working on quite a few exciting projects… I recently visited Covario and set up my studio in one of their conference rooms. I did headshots of 34 employees and a few fun group shots.

I have also been working with some wonderful people from Pacific Pharmacy Group to create magazine ads and flyers for Garden Grove Pharmacy.

Last week, I completed the design and programming of a website and blog for a new client, Jennifer De Francisco. Jennifer is a psyhchotherapist in Newport Beach, Orange County.

Upgrade!

I am so excited to say that I have ordered a new camera that is scheduled to arrive on Monday. It’s amazing in low-light situations which will help tremendously with some new photo jobs coming up. I can’t wait!