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Acclaimed photography and inspiration guide Design Aglow’s The Style Issue is a compilation of articles, stories, and inspiration from the most talented photographers in the industry. From Rock Stars of Photography’s own John Michael Cooper to Carrie Sandoval, Marianne Drenthe, Jose Villa, and ten photographers known for style in the industry, this issue includes bundle extras in the form of actions, templates and worksheets to enhance photographers’ own style.

In this issue:

Inspired Project: Designer Flip Books
Looking for a creative way to display portfolio prints in your studio? Loose prints can be great, but they can be somewhat lacking in uniqueness, and there is only so much wall space to display framed prints. This issue’s Inspired Project takes studio print display to a whole new level. We will be making designer flip books from mounted prints, which look as yummy as they are easy to assemble. With a few easy-to-find supplies, and less than twenty minutes per book, these lovely albums pack a beautiful punch for just peanuts.

Identity Crisis: Save Yourself From Marketing Meltdown
In this feature, we take on the task of demistifying the process of creating a solid brand for your studio. Whether you already have a brand for yourself, or are just starting out, we’ve assembled some priceless advice from a dear Design Aglow pal and branding-maven-extraordinaire, Ellen Petty of Identity Kitchen. This crisis can be averted - read on to find out how.

Mystery & Wonder: The Portraiture of Marmelade
Chicago based portraiture artist Marianne "Mare" Drenthe of Marmalade Photography has long captivated with her evocative and beautifully surrealistic images.

Style Stories: Exquisite Styles and the Stories Behind Them
Every style has a story. We asked ten of the most stylish and talented photographers in our industry to tell us the story of their styles, from their humble beginnings, to their muses, to where they see their style going in the future. We learned that each style story is as unique as the artist behind them.

The Rockstars Of Photography: John Michael Cooper
What makes photography rock star John Michael Cooper really rock? Design Aglow talks to this camera giant about life, work, and his inflatable couch.

Inside Real Studios: Simone Hanckel
Tucked into a funky little circa 1900 building, among a quirky grouping of shops in Adelaide, South Australia, you will find the studio of Simone Hanckel Photography. The crisp, clean, black and white design of her storefront is a brilliant backdrop for her exquisite photography.

Carrie Sandoval: Baby Style
Carrie Sandoval is more than a pretty face on a busy mom. Design Aglow talks to this delightful charmer about moms-to-be, grumpy dads, and the newborns comprising her work.

Jose Villa: Natural Born Style
Jose Villa’s photography has been described as a phenomenon, romantic, fun, and a million other words photographers wait their entire careers to hear. But this praise comes after only six years in the business. From Fuji Film to mothers of the bride, the thing that people can’t stop talking about is his distinctive style.

Spotlight On Color: Red
Color and design go hand in hand. This feature is the first of a series of articles on color and how it can be applied to your images, design, branding, and studio. Color is so important and plays a huge role in the feeling conveyed by not only our images, but our brands and businesses in general. Issue 6 focuses on the most exciting color of all: Red.

VGallery: Kickin’ It, Old Style
Vicki Taufer embodies old-school charm with a flippy, fun attitude and stylings that are all her own. Design Aglow talks to this fun femme about branding, décor and tying everything together, as ever, with style.

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