The Basics of Visual Brand Strategy

The Basics of Visual Brand Strategy

Way back in the olden days of 2010, I started FIVE12 STUDIO (nee CNICOLE PHOTODESIGN) without any real direction or goal. I wanted to design and shoot photography, but that’s all I thought about. I didn’t identify my target audience, what aspect of design I...
Yes, You Should Side Hustle

Yes, You Should Side Hustle

Should you start a side hustle while you’re at your 9-5? What about if you’re in school? When is the right time to start? Now is the right time to start. If the passion for starting grows daily, you need to get started now (check out tools you can use that cost little...
Leaving Toxic Environments

Leaving Toxic Environments

It’ll be a year in March that I left my toxic environment. It wasn’t my decision, technically, but I knew it was coming. “Today’s going to be your last day.”  My heart did a Simone Biles floor routine but I kept it together and followed protocol. I no longer had to...
I Don’t Want to Feel That

I Don’t Want to Feel That

“I don’t want to do this anymore.” “OK. What are you feeling right now?” “Pissed, and I’m having a good day so I’d rather not feel pissed.” “Then we’ll stop.” The biggest mistake I made was...
5 Font Pairings and Font Tips

5 Font Pairings and Font Tips

There are a MILLION fonts on the Internet and it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing which to download. If you’re like me, you download all of them still overwhelmed about which ones to choose. Google Fonts is one of my favorite font resources because: A) Google...