I’ve always worked on FIVE12 STUDIO seven days a week. Even with a full-time job, I worked on it before work, during lunch, after work. I probably...
We’re trying our best, which is more than enough.
Freelancing: Get Started Now
I'm always asked what I do and how I do it so I’m going to tell this from my point of view through my own experiences while giving some advice in...
Change Happens: An Update on Q1 and Q2 Goals
As I reevaluate my goals for Q2, I reflect on Q1, and let me be honest, I could have done better. However, I’m not beating myself up. Taking the...
Solopreneur Life: Going at it “Alone”
When I started FIVE12 STUDIO (then CNICOLE PHOTODESIGN), I thought I was going to only be a photographer and graphic designer. As I set myself up to...
Don’t Rush the Process
There's a new trend related to promising quick turnarounds on large scale projects in a week. Seven whole American days. Laughable. Are there more...
To Vero or Not to Vero
When I woke up Monday Instagram was abuzz about a new platform. “I’m on Vero now! Hit me up!” “Vero is about to crush Instagram” “Vero is the...
Don’t Quit! Four Ways to Achieve Your Goals
One concern I get from potential clients is the worth of the investment. I hear stories about the past and how it didn't work out for them. Scenario...
What Brands Can Learn from Black Panther
When I heard Black Panther was going to be a movie, I...was...stocked. Far from being a comic book nerd (I’ve only seen Spider-Man and the first two...
FIVE12 STUDIO State of the Social Media Union
Hear ye, hear ye. I call into order today, for all social media users and gurus alike to take heed of some practices that are becoming trends. I...