Product Shot Mistakes
Last week we gave you some ideas for your next product photo shoot. Click here if you missed it. So to make sure your photos are top...
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Apr 11, 2023
Simple Product Shot Ideas
Product Photography can look like many things. In some situations all you need is your product against a white background. But to draw...
Apr 4, 2023
How to Simplify Your Logo
Last week we discussed why logos are getting stripped down to the basics. Click here if you missed it. This week we want to give you some...
Mar 28, 2023
Logo Simplification
We've talked a lot recently about how many businesses are simplifying their logo designs. And we've shared how a simple logo can be...
Mar 21, 2023
Word of Mouth Marketing
At 2nd Story we create effective marketing for businesses and organizations using digital graphics and photography. But there is a form...
Mar 14, 2023
Spring Marketing Ideas
Well we just sprung forward (don't forget the clock on the microwave) and that means Spring is right around the corner. Have you thought...
Mar 7, 2023
How to Build Trust Through Design
One of the biggest tools for growing your business or organization is trustworthiness. Think about how much trust affects the products...
Feb 28, 2023
Benefits of the QR Code
Believe it or not, QR (Quick Response) Codes have been around since 1994. Of course their purpose and function has changed radically over...
Feb 7, 2023
Photography Trends for 2023
We've shared with you several trends for 2023 in the world of graphic design. Today we'd like to share the trends you'll be seeing in...
Jan 31, 2023
6 Years of Gratitude
Hi Everyone! It's Cat. Tomorrow at the 2nd Story, we'll be celebrating our 6th birthday!! And I'm so happy and grateful for the 6 years...
Jan 17, 2023
Typography Trends in 2023
We have another list of trends to share with you for 2023...Typography! This might sound like a less exciting category, but just take a...
Jan 10, 2023
Color Trends in 2023
More trends for the new year! Last week we told you about some new trends in graphic design you'll be seeing this year. Click here if you...
Jan 3, 2023
Graphic Design Trends for 2023
Welcome to 2023! We've been keeping an eye on some up-and-coming trends in the creative marketing world and we're excited about what...
Dec 27, 2022
A Look Back at 2022
It's been quite a year! 2nd Story has been so fortunate to have such a wide variety of design and photography work this past year, from...
Dec 20, 2022
Winter Marketing Ideas
As of tomorrow it's officially Winter! And it's really starting to feel like it. Many businesses focus hard on the holidays, and when...
Dec 13, 2022
Ecommerce Product Shots
'Tis the season for online shopping! So is your business visually prepared? Your product photography can have a huge impact on your...
Dec 6, 2022
Tips for Lifestyle Photos
Last week we talked about why you should use lifestyle photos when marketing your business. Click here if you missed it. This week we'll...
Nov 29, 2022
Benefits of Lifestyle Photos
Lifestyle photography has become an essential for business marketing. Basic product shots are great for your online store or catalog when...
Nov 22, 2022
Holiday Marketing Ideas
The holidays are not only a great time to increase revenue, but also to gain the attention of new customers. There are numerous ways to...
Nov 15, 2022
Black Friday Sale Ideas
The Thanksgiving Season is upon us. And for many business owners the focus is less on the Thursday meal and more on the Friday sales....
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