Fifth Gear Creative

— Editorial Content Creation —

“That’s why they call it work.” I still chuckle at this admonition from a former boss when she’d hear me grumbling in my cubicle about some menial writing task. She was right and I’ll never forget it. Now, the line between work and play is often blurry. So when I was called upon some years later to submit a feature story for Ozark’s Watch magazine, I didn’t grumble or complain. This one was a blast! Let’s get to work!

Write | Photograph | Design

— Editorial Content Creation! —
I started my career in journalism and technical writing. I always had my camera with me and before I knew it I was learning PageMaker and PhotoShop. The times and technology may change, but the desire to create does not.

Write | Photograph | Design

Write + Photograph + Design

When the photography, copywriting, and design go hand in hand we get informed, intuitive results. A streamlined creative process for .

Photography + Design + Copywriting

A strategic marketing plan not only strengthens brand identity, it makes good business sense. In B2B media buying we leverage industry expertise with editorial content and display ads to get the most bang for our client’s buck. Let’s talk about your branding story!

Logo design! Let’s talk about brand identity.

The offset bifold, the lazy trifold, whatever you want to call it, it’s much more effective than the traditional trifold flyer. Here’s a piece I created for that’s bold and colorful while articulating important health information.

By far one of the most attractive booths I’ve helped design for . And it was a large one too. The main graphic was 70 feet long and 20 feet high. Considering the printer’s width capabilities is key to designing around seams. Seen at IFFA 2022 in Germany.

— Editorial Content Creation! —
I started my career in journalism and technical writing. I always had my camera with me and before I knew it I was learning PageMaker and PhotoShop. The times and technology may change, but the desire to create does not.

Write | Photograph | Design

When HR calls and wants a recruiting tool that’s informative and appealing without getting into the deep, deep weeds.
Specs: 10”x8”, 8-page, self cover, saddle stitch, satin aqueous coating on 100 # gloss text paper.