Creative Performance, Advertising Insights & Adobe Tutorials
Welcome to my blog - a place where I share the tools, ideas and creative processes that shape my work across paid media, design and content creation. You’ll find a mix of performance insights for Meta and TikTok, practical Adobe tutorials, behind-the-scenes creative breakdowns, and the occasional travel film or personal project. Whether you’re looking to improve your paid social performance, sharpen your creative skills or explore new techniques in Adobe software, this blog brings together the thinking and craft behind everything I do as a freelance creative and performance consultant.
Blog Posts
Mastering Noise Reduction for Shutterstock Images: A Photographer's Guide
Learn the best way to completely remove all background noise from your images using Adobe Photoshop
Design a Social Media Video Ad, the Full Process - Adobe XD, Photoshop & After Effects
In this blog post, I’ll guide you through my full process for creating a social media video advert for Magic Mind. The software I’ll be using indclide Adobe XD, Photoshop and After Effects.
How to Use Echo Text, Easy After Effects Tutorial
In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to create this echo text effect using After Effects 2021.
How to Create Your Own Custom Subscribe Overlay for Youtube with After Effects 2021
An easy-to-follow tutorial, where I will share the most efficient way to create and use your own subscribe overlay.
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Pocket Full of Do by Chris Do: Is This Design Book Worth £35? [2024 Review]
What makes this book so special, and is it really worth $35? This is my review and thoughts about whether or not you should buy this book.
5 Things Beginners Should Know as a Shutterstock Contributor
Learn how to make a small bit of passive income selling your photography on Shutterstock. Here’s what you need to know as a beginner.
How to add a NoFollow Link in Squarespace
Learn how to add nofollow links to your Squarespace website using Markdown blocks.
Ultimate Guide to Manchester's Best Photography Spots
I’ve prepared a photography walk for you, that will take you past some of the most iconic landmarks Manchester has to offer.
Luxury Glamping In The Peak District, A Peak Pods Review
In the review, we share our thoughts on this memorable get-away as first-time glampers.