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  • On Set Rehearse

    On Set

    Was recently on my first real TV shoot for a bank client. I worked on every stage of the project from concept through final production. Once the spots go live I will be sharing them, but for now here are some shots from on set and in the edit!

  • A Sip Away from Spain

    The Essence of Spain

    A poster series that went up around a busy office development to attract more patrons to try a tapas lunch. Everyone needs to get away during the work day. We wanted office workers to know that a trip to Spain, even if only for their taste buds, is just a short walk away.

  • Patrick Everson Business Cards Front Back

    New First Impressions

    Just got brand new business cards produced for myself. Decided to treat myself to some tactile letterpress goodness. Had a great experience printing with Gilah Press in Baltimore, MD. Now just need to work on my networking ability. Anyone want to exchange cards?  

  • TerraCotta eGuide Cover

    Terra Cotta Warriors eGuide

    This project is already in my portfolio as an image, but I think providing a link to the real thing is even better. So download the Terra Cotta Warriors Exhibition eGuide now. Learn about the history of the warriors, how they were made, how many different kinds exist and even how to make fortune cookies!…

  • Protect All of You

    Protect All of You

    Some recent print work created for a client of ours at SmithGifford. I love how odd the man in the photo looks, it really makes me think about casting advice my senior art director told me once. He said to never cast the prettiest person, everyone else does and you end up not standing out.…

  • Ernie Vs Burger

    The Beefcake Vs. The Beef

    At SmithGifford we like our Elevation Burger. All organic beef with fries and a Black cherry shake make for a fantastic lunch. Still for all the good of Elevation some in the office have always been less than impressed with the overall size of the burgers on offer. One of the more vocal critic Ernie,…

  • A Blessed Evening at the DC ADDYs

    A Blessed Night At the DC ADDYs

    SmithGifford put in a strong showing at the DC ADDY awards last night taking home 16 awards including best in Broadcast for our Melwood Opportunity spot. St. Bernardine, the patron saint of advertising, PR, and gambling addictions truly did hear our prayers. Best in Broadcast winner: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI6zrH2Z-dc On a personal note our Geckos campaign, which…

  • Melwood Print

    Melwood's Opportunity at the Washington DC Auto Show

    Melwood is a non profit organization that provides job training, employment, housing, recreation, and life skills resources to people with disabilities. In order to fund almost all their work they rely on car donations from the general public. Smithgifford teamed up with Melwood to try and raise their profile in the public’s eye. People often…