Ridpath Creative
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Notes on the work, worth keeping.

Essays on craft, typography, and the work — written from 35 years of designing, shooting, and finishing what becomes a brand.

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What’s Your Story? And Why It Matters.Pinned
Studio Notes

What’s Your Story? And Why It Matters.

A snowman lit up in May, the question every business has to answer in 2026, and what it means to have someone whose job is to focus on your story and tell it clearly.

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So What’s Your Story?
Graphic Design

So What’s Your Story?

A snowman in May, an extension cord, and what it has to do with marketing — the post that anchors the studio’s tagline.

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The Art of Stealing — and How It Benefits My Clients
Web Design and Development

The Art of Stealing — and How It Benefits My Clients

Steve Jobs quoted Picasso: “Good artists copy; great artists steal.” How creative inspiration from great art becomes original work for clients.

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The Evolution of Typography in Web Design
Web Design and Development

The Evolution of Typography in Web Design

A short field guide to making web type readable: contrast, hierarchy, white space, and the line-spacing rule that print designers should bend on the web.

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Is Digital Clutter Reviving Print?
Graphic Design

Is Digital Clutter Reviving Print?

Mark Twain on his own death, e-book sales falling 17–20%, and what screen fatigue says about the case for printed materials.

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The Difference Between a Headshot and a Portrait
Photography

The Difference Between a Headshot and a Portrait

A headshot identifies a face. A portrait tells you something about the person. The distinction matters more than most clients realize.

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Right Place, Right Time, Right Mindset
Photography

Right Place, Right Time, Right Mindset

“Getting the shot” sounds like luck. It isn’t. It’s diligent return — and the practiced application of professional craft when the moment finally lines up.

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