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Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House During the Lincoln Park Zoo & Garden workshop held on Saturday (the FIRST public workshop!), I had the pleasure of working with an interior designer who was very enthusiastic about Chicago … Continued
My tardiness in writing a well-thought out newsletter was delayed due to book* & presentation projects earlier this month. I’ve been leading an Art Deco skyscrapers walking tour, primarily along LaSalle Street in Chicago, since I ‘certified’ in late spring. … Continued
A walk through the Adler* A recent walk along the three levels of the Adler Planetarium guided me through the exhibits to the theaters with ease. Reminding me of the graceful, yet powerful of use of THREE. How do we consciously or unconsciously incorporate … Continued
I’m diverting, briefly, from my Create Your Own Great Photo Book articles with a post about cover design.I’m currently prepping for a keynote presentation to Chicago Self-Publishing Meet-Up group about cover design. I’ve been attending this monthly meet-up, organized/managed by … Continued
The following is an ongoing series from Create Your Own Great Photo Book. The first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. The second, “Storyboarding, Not Just For Filmmakers,” presents concepts … Continued
The following is part of a running series of posts, from Create Your Own Great Photo Book; the first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers … Continued
Using as many images in your Great Photo Book maybe your first inclination; this is the absolutely wrong approach.You MUST be a ruthless photo editor! Focus on quality over quantity.* Image from http://www.tokyojinja.com/ As you review your big pile (or folder) … Continued
Create Your Own Great Photo Books Have you ever wanted to create your own photo books? How do you start? What are techniques to make it look professional? How do I get it printed? Download Free eBook Just released a … Continued
Wow, it’s been a couple of months since I’ve posted anything new for you. Frankly, I’ve been immersed in some very exciting projects.Don’t let the title of this post send you looking for Bruce Springsteen on iTunes. Can you deliver your … Continued
Recent activity a LinkedIn self-publishing group caught my attention.Someone asked for a recommendation about the best production method to publish their own book. There were several replies and counter replies. Group members offered testimonials about their own experiences with major … Continued