Sara Kidd
Photoshop Image City at night
During a recent session with Adobe Photoshop, I successfully crafted an intricate graphic that is a testament to my considerable skills as a graphic designer. Leveraging diverse design elements, I brought this complicated project to life, resulting in a striking masterpiece of which I am justifiably proud. As a graphic designer with considerable experience, I understand the importance of pushing boundaries and exploring new design techniques. This recent project represents a significant milestone in my ongoing journey to enhance my skills and craft.
Masking, layers, Brushes, Blending Modes, Image Adjustments Filters
Adobe PhotoShop
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Photoshop Art Hectic Life
During a recent session with Adobe Photoshop, I successfully crafted an intricate graphic that is a testament to my considerable skills as a graphic designer. Leveraging diverse design elements, I brought this complicated project to life, resulting in a striking masterpiece of which I am justifiably proud. As a graphic designer with considerable experience, I understand the importance of pushing boundaries and exploring new design techniques. This recent project represents a significant milestone in my ongoing journey to enhance my skills and craft.
APPLIED SKILLS: Masking, layers, Brushes,
Blending Modes, Image Adjustments Filters
MADE WITH: Adobe Photoshop
CLIENT: SNHU University
Magazine Cover, Next & Business Women
The design was carefully crafted to ensure that it complied with the fundamental principles of graphic design. The outcome was a visually appealing, aesthetically pleasing, and professional cover. I ensured that the design had a clear Hierarchy, ample white space, and consistent use of fonts throughout. To ensure that the design communicated a sense of professionalism, I gave careful consideration to my choice of colors. I chose colors that would appeal specifically to the intended audience for this publication, keeping in mind their preferences and expectations. The final color scheme was carefully curated to exude a sense of sophistication and professionalism, which I believe is the perfect fit for the target audience of this business magazine.
APPLIED SKILLS : Placing graphics, Type tool, Fixing overset text, Masking.
Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop
CLIENT: SNHU University
The aim is to develop a visually appealing and sophisticated layout that captures the attention of the target readership. The design should be innovative while incorporating the essential elements of typography, color, and imagery. The ultimate goal is to produce an aesthetically pleasing, engaging, and informative cover representing the magazine’s brand and identity. This meticulous approach enabled me to create a consistent visual appeal throughout the magazine. By following the design guidelines and principles, I produced a captivating and aesthetically pleasing magazine that will resonate with the readers. Additionally, I meticulously curated a color palette that would appeal to the intended readership and complement the magazine’s overall theme and tone. I carefully selected the color hues and combined them to evoke the desired emotions and feelings among the readers and enhance their reading experience. The color palette I chose is visually appealing and helps convey the magazine’s message and purpose in a meaningful and impactful way.
APPLIED SKILLS: Placing graphics, Type tool, Fixing overset text, Masking.
MADE WITH: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop
CLIENT: SNHU Unitversty
Sunset Over Lake 1
During the late hours of the day, a unique moment lasts approximately 15 minutes when the sun beautifully paints the sky with vivid and captivating colors. During one of these moments, I took a photograph of the sunset over a lake using a high-quality camera.
APPLIED SKILLS: Adjusted the clarity, sharpness, and contrast
Made With: Adobe PhotoShop
Client: Myself
Sunset over Lake 2
Photoshop to enhance the image’s quality. Specifically, I adjusted the photo’s clarity, sharpness, and contra image to produce a visually stunning output. Furtphoto, I sought feedback from my peers and incorporated their suggestions to improve the picture’s overall quality. The resulting photograph is a stunning representation of pictures over the lake. The colors are rich and saturated, and the image is crisp and clear, perfectly capturing every detail. It is a testament to the power of modern technology and the photographer’s artistic eye.
APPLIED SKILLS: Adjusted the clarity, sharpness, and contrast
Made With: Adobe Photoshop
Client: MySelf
Fireworks Over Lake
This photograph was taken during a Fourth of July firework display using a high-end camera model equipped with a wide-angle lens to capture the vibrant and intricate fireworks lighting the night sky. Once the image file was transferred to a desktop computer, Adobe Photoshop enhanced the image quality further. The image was first assessed for unwanted elements, such as glare or blur, and removed using the software’s advanced editing tools. Next, the image was adjusted for clarity by incresoftware’s sharpness and contrast and reducing visual noise. Additionally, the software was utilized to accentuate the shadows, bringing out greater detail in the darker areas of the photograph.
APPLIED SKILLS: Adjusted the clarity, sharpness, and contrast
Made With: Adobe Photoshop
Client: Myself
Mountain View Sunset
Nature is a source of endless wonder and amazement. From the intricate patterns of a snowflake to the vastness of the night sky, there is something genuinely marvelous in all things of nature. Whether it’s the vibrant colors of a sunset or the delicate petals of a flower, each element is unique and beautiful. It’s no wonder many people find solace and inspiration in the great outdoors. There is truly something magical about how nature can captivate our senses and stir our imaginations.
APPLIED SKILLS: Adjusted the clarity, sharpness, and contrast
Made With: Adobe Photoshop
Client: Myself
Upper Crust Bakery
This project resulted from an academic course that demanded great attention to detail. The designer invested significant time and effort in creating a unique logo for the project, which was accomplished entirely from scratch, with the image of wheat being handcrafted by the designer. The graphic design elements used in the project were meticulously chosen and implemented with care, resulting in a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing design. Feedback from peers was incorporated into the project, which allowed for a refinement of the overall design. To showcase the project’s full potential, the designer went beyond a simple webpage and created the project iterations – business cards, letterheads, and envelopes – each of which was expertly crafted to highlight the project’s unique strengths.
APPLIED SKILLS: Drawing basics, Typography, Color Theory, Illustration
Made With: Adobe Illustrator
Client: Southern New Hampshire University
Amethyst Bay Resort Web Banner
As part of my work on a recent project, I was tasked with creating a magazine advertisement for Amethyst Bay Resort. The goal was to create an eye-catching ad to draw attention to the resort and its various offerings. I started by researching the resort’s features, location, amenities, and services to achieve this.
APPLIED SKILLS: Drawing basics, Typography, Color Theory, Illustration, masking
Made With: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
CLIENT: SNHU Unitversty
Amethyst Bay Magazine Ad
After conducting my research, the next step was creating an advertisement to showcase the resort in the best possible light. To do this, I used Adobe Photoshop to create a photoshopped image that would grab the reader’s attention and make them want to learn more about the resort. I also used Adreader’sstrator to create a visually appealing layout for the advertisement, ensuring that it was easy to read and understand. The final ad was designed to promote the resort’s wedding honeymoon package, which included a range of services and amenities specifically for couples looking to celebrate their special day. The ad included a description of the package and information about the various packages available and the resort’s features.
APPLIED SKILLS: Drawing basics, Typography, Color Theory, Illustration, masking
Made With: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
CLIENT: SNHU Unitversty