NEW LOGO!

A new identity for Kevin Morris Photographer is unveiling itself soon. Commissioned by Malcolm Grear Designers, of Providence, Rhode Island - http://www.mgrear.com/ - it represents a brand new direction and level of professionalism for me. 

I am very proud of what Malcolm and Joel accomplished for me with this mark and typeface. It's amazing how something so simple can elicit so much discussion and open itself to so much interpretation. That's what good design is: Deceptive simplicity that solves a problem perfectly, seamlessly. Don't know how many hours went into this - I'm afraid to ask!

Without further ado, here is an advance look at the new design (and I'd love to get your feedback on it):

Nike store opens in Freeport

Joanie Samuelson takes questions from the audience outside the new Nike store

I'm producing a viewbook of this gorgeous property in Casco Bay in Maine for the owner, who hopes to attract renters this summer. It's the type of project that's becoming more and more desirable to my clients. It also a very cool island getaway!

This treasure has beds for 16+ people, a billards hall, a fullsize tipi, and much, much more. My book is over 40 pages and I'm working hard to edit it carefully, but there's a lot to show.

More importantly, I am also producing photo albums and viewbook for other projects, and this is becoming an integral part of what I offer: Photography, design and publication. 

One-off professionally printed books are big right now in the world of digital photography, but there's a jungle of companies out there with varying degrees of quality, and with prices all over the place. It's really easy to be disappointed with the results of a first-time order. I've researched and tested many of them and will continue to refine my search for the best printer for quality and cost.

always carry your camera....

Mixed light from the street lights and the evening sky creates a neon-like glow. This picture was captured on a grocery run, and I braced the camera on the bike rack of my car - the most I've used it since last summer.
Almost missed it because some guy came up to me and started talking about his son's tat parlor, and how he loved his old Minolta but can't afford the film and processing anymore.
I know what he means!

SUDS Photography Exhibit

SUDS is a non-profit organization providing opportunities for disabled American soldiers returning from our battlefields to get certified as scuba divers, thus providing them with a recreational outlet and renewed sense of purpose and achievement. 

It's an amazing program that you can learn more about at www.sudsdiving.org

I'll be participating in the SUDS Photography Exhibition next month with a gallery of my images which will be for sale at the show, proceeds benefiting the cause.

The show will open with a reception on April 4th, from 2:30-5:00pm, and continue to hang throughout April.

Here's the venue where the show and reception will be held:

Massabesic Audubon Center

26 Audubon Way

Auburn, New Hampshire

Hope to see you there!!

                                   photo © Kevin R Morris

Kevin will be opening his new studio next month in the Fort Andross Mill Building in Brunswick, Maine. It's a 1000+ sq ft space with lots of daylight and high ceilings - perfect for the lifestyle and portrait photography that is Kevin's specialty.

Here's a sneak peak at the studio, that overlooks the Androscoggin River:

PATRICK LIGHTS IT UP FROM DOWNTOWNNNnnn.......

Postgame celebration - Patrick hoisted on the shoulder of fans and teammates .

After four years of being the manager for the team, and practicing everyday with them, Patrick Thibodeau, a senior at Greely High in Cumberland, Maine, started his first varsity basketball game last week promptly scoring the first basket for his team - a three-pointer. Patrick returned in the 4th quarter and once again lit it up from outside with another 3-ball as time expired. It was a fairytale kind of night - and one that he and the entire school should be proud of.

Video of Patrick reached a nationwide audience the next day as the Today Show picked it up, and YouTube was get hit hard with the video posted there.

A great story. Very glad to be there as a witness to it.

You'll see more of Patrick on this blog as I continue to follow him with my camera as part of Joe's Boyz (working title), a film project I'm doing along with Joe Brunette and Joe Duley, documenting the lives of two young men with special needs and challenging situations. 

Stay posted.