P o rt fo l i o

Samuel Prow s

CO N TAC T
Samuel Prows

175 W 5th S Apt. 109

Rexburg, ID 83440
208.805.5054
samuelprows123@gmail.com

T a b l e O f co n t e n t s
Imaging
Montage
Business Card
Letterhead
Brochure
Web Page
Event Ad
Flier
Logo

I M ag i n g
Description:

Interesting and meaningful poster that promote the message that none of use are perfect, and that its okay
not to be perfect.

Date:

October 12, 2015

Course/Instuctor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

Photoshop, Cannon T4i, Speed Light.

Objective:

Demonstration of my photography, Photoshop, and design abilities in a poster that conveys a simply
message.

Process:

This was a very exciting project that really put my design, photography and editing abilities to the test. I
decided to start this project off by first taking my photos. I chose to take very dramatic photos to create a
more interesting feel to the design and to better catch the audiences attention. I used a T4i Cannon Rebel
camera with a speed light to create these pictures. I then sorted through all the photos selecting the ones
that had good lighting and sharp focus. Once I found a photo that I liked, next step was to edit. I used
Abode Photoshop for all the edits made on this design. I achieve the stone face look by obtain a free stone
texture from online, and then placing the texture over the subjects face. After placing the texture over the
subjects face, I masked out the lips, eyes, eye brows, and parts of the noise. I added the red lava, seem peeking
through the crack on her forehead, using the brush tool. To make the subjects hair red, I selected the hair
with the Lasso tool and adjusted the hue, saturation, and levels. I used a red monochromatic color scheme
because red is a color that really pops and contrasts well with black. I aligned the text and other elements
throughout the design to give it an organized and professional look. I also used repeating triangular shape to
unify the all the elements in the design.

M o n tag e
Description:

Spiritual montage that demonstrates the use of creativity, blending multiple images, and typography.

Date:

October 25, 2015

Course/Instuctor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

Photoshop, Cannon T4i, Speed Light.

Objective:

Promote a message that we should all treat our bodies with respect and care, as we would a sacred temple.

Process:

I started this project off by developing a design concept and layout. I went about getting inspiration for this
design by first researching spiritual and uplifting quotes online. After finding 1 Corinthians 6:19, I was better
able to develop a concept for my design. Im not a huge fan of using photos off the web, so I decided I would
at least take one of the photos used in the design my self. I took a self-portrait with me Cannon T4i camera
inside my apartment. After finding a photo that worked for the design, it was time to start editing. I used
Adobe Photoshop for all the editing done on this design. I started editing by selecting the subject (me) and
placing him on a white background. I then place the picture of the salt lake temple over the subjects face. I
lowered the opacity of the temple image and whited out the portions of the image that were outside of the
outline of the subjects body. Using the same process, I added clouds to where the subjects eyes are form a
creative effect. After blending all 3 images together, it was time to work on text. I placed the text to the right
of the subject because the subject is facing the right. By placing the text in the general direct the subject is
aimed, you create better flow in your design. I chose to make this design black and white to complement the
message of the design. The message is about keeping our bodies pure and clean, the way we would a temple. I
strategically used white to fill the majority of the design because white is a symbol for cleanliness and purify.

B us i n e ss c a rd
Description:

A business card for Samuel Prows Photography.

Date:

November 7, 2015

Course/Instuctor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Objective:

Advertising Samuel Prows Photography with a business card.

Process:

One of the first think I like to do in the beginning of every project is receive inspiration. I used Google and
Pinterest to research different style and layouts of business cards and letterheads. After finding a style of
cards and logos that I liked I started to sketch my own individual design. I used my sketch as a reference to
produce a digital design. I used Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for all the editing done on this project. The
hardest part of this design was creating the anchor. I using the ellipse tool to create different shapes and then
divided the shapes and assembled them into an anchor. I used a 2 point white stoke on different elements
in the design to create unity and repetition. I used fonts that both contrasted each other well, but still had a
similar style. I kept my design clean and simple for a more professional and appealing look.

Samuel Prows
PHOTOGRAPHY

Samuel Prows
Address : 123 St Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone : 208.805.5054
Email : samuelprows123@gmail.com
Wedsite : samuelprows.wordpress.com

l e t t e rh e a d
Description:

A letterhead for Samuel Prows Photography.

Date:

November 7, 2015

Course/Instructor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Objective:

Advertising Samuel Prows Photography with a letterhead.

Process:

One of the first think I like to do in the beginning of every project is receive inspiration. I used Google and
Pinterest to research different style and layouts of business cards and letterheads. After finding a style of
cards and logos that I liked I started to sketch my own individual design. I used my sketch as a reference to
produce a digital design. I used Adobe Illustrator and InDesign for all the editing done on this project. The
hardest part of this design was creating the anchor. I using the ellipse tool to create different shapes and then
divided the shapes and assembled them into an anchor. I used a 2 point white stoke on different elements
in the design to create unity and repetition. I used fonts that both contrasted each other well, but still had a
similar style. I kept my design clean and simple for a more professional and appealing look.

Samuel Prows
Address : 123 St Rexburg, ID 83440
Phone : 208.805.5054
Email : samuelprows123@gmail.com
Wedsite : samuelprows.wordpress.comtt

Samuel Prows
PHOTOGRAPHY

B ro ch u re
Description:

Two sided Z fold informational brochure about Iceland.

Date:

December 6, 2015

Course/Instuctor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Objective:

Create a interesting and creative brochure about Iceland using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Process:

To start off the majority of my designs, I like to use either Google or Pinterest to get inspiration for my layout
and design. I save the example I like and use them as reference for what I want the general look of my design
to be. I sketched out my brochure on a peace of paper and then started to make a digital design. I used Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for all the editing done on this project. I created my logo and symbols
in illustrator, using the polygonal and pen tool to create the shapes. I added textures and color schemes to the
photos in Photoshop. Finally I used InDesign to build my layout and organize my design. I tried to use good
proximity by not place my element too close together. I also tried to have good contrast in my elements to
make them pop.

W e b pag e
Description:

Web Page for Samuel Prows Photography

Date:

November 22, 2015

Course/Instructor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:

TextWrangle, Adobe Illustrator

Objective:

Demonstrate my abilities as a web designer as well a graphic designer. On this page I explain what went into
creating this logo.

Process:

To create this web page I used a TextWrangler, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. I used TextWrangler
for all the HTML and CSS coding on this web page. I constructed the structure of the web page using the
HTML file. This includes organizing and adding the title, body, and image. I edited the look of the page using
the CSS file. This includes adding the colors, fonts, and proximity to the page. I used Photoshop to resize
my logo and web page screenshot. Finally I used Illustrator to create the logo used in the design. For more
information on how I created the logo read my blog post from project 6. I made sure that the elements in my
design were properly aligned for a clean and professional look. I used white space around the logo in order to
draw more attention toward it.

Event ad
Description:

A color, full-bleed, Event Ad.

Date:

October 11, 2015

Course/Instructor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:
Microsoft Word, Scanner

Objective:

Promote a ice cream fundraiser to help raise money for climate change research.

Process:

I scanned the background image of the polar bear to my computer, and then imported the image into
Microsoft Word for editing. I started by adjusting the image to fill the entire page. After this, I proceeded
to outline where I would place my text and title. I then added my title and body text, experimenting with
different fonts that would contrast each other well but also complement the image. To help the produce an
efficiently flow down the design, I used large text at the top of the design and gradually decreased the fond
size going down the design. After inserting the text, I proceeded to add creative design elements such as
the icicles and transparent boxes. I used the icicle to for repetition as well as flow. The icicles point down,
creating a downward flow effect in the design.

Flier
Description:

Black and white promotional flier advertising a graduation leadership conference.

Date:

October 4, 2015

Course/Instructor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:
Objective:

Create and appealing flier that would communicate a Graduation leadership conference.

Process:

I started out by creating four unique sketches that I could use for my layout. After choosing my favorite
sketch layout, I began digitally duplicating the layout in Adobe InDesign. I used the three diagonal lines for
repetition and as a way to guide the audience thought the design. The Rule of Odds was the reason for using
three lines. I placed the photograph in the top left corn as a starting point for the audience to follow. I raised
the stroke levels on the words that I wanted to emphasize the most to better communicate the message. I
strategically used the gradient to focus more attention toward the middle of the design by using darker values
on the outer edges of the design and lighter values approaching the middle of the design. Similar to how a
vignette focuses attention toward on an object.

lo g os
Description:

Logo from Samuel Prows Photography

Date:

December 11, 2015

Course/Instructor:
Comm. 130, Section 6
Brother Pingel

Program(s)/Tools:
Illustrator

Objective:

Create an appealing and memorable logo that would brand Samuel Prows Photography

Process:

Process: I started this logo project by first sketching out some logo ideas. After selecting the sketches I
liked the most, I then moved on to creating my sketch in Adobe Illustrator. To create the camera shutter
illustration seen in the middle of my design, I used my polygon shape tool to make a 12 sides dodecagon. I
then placed strategically sized hexagons in to the dodecagon and trimmed of the pieces that were out side of
the dodecagon. I used contrasting fonts to emphasis the text and a split monochromatic blue colors scheme
to give the logo an appealing look. I also aligned my text and elements to unify the design and give
it a clean look.

Samuel Prows
PHOTOGRAPHY

Samuel Prows
PHOTOGRAPHY

Samuel Prows
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