Sorry if self promotion is not allowed. Please delete if it is.

I'm a graphic designer and a want-to-be-someday-pro-photographer . I'm offering my design services to anyone who is interested. Please take a look at my work via my website:

http://www.clearfocusdesigns.com

If you like what you see, you can contact me via the contact page.

Thanks!

solid work!,

you should be welcomed very warmly here.. only problem is that the big template sites are offering such a cost effective dynamic product, it might be hard to make a profit for a custom guy like you

Yup, but I'm finding that there are those who like their site to be unique. There are other advantages too but being unique is the main one. So, while what you said is very true, I'm not too worried.

Hi Shaun, keep being unique, as neat as it is to get a template, I do think there could be a backlash if too many people have similar sites (especially if they serve the same market). Clients may begin to see through that, especially if they are actively searching different sites. I think we'll have to get more creative with our presentation to really grab people. Welcome

Shaun,
Yeah I agree too. Your work is clean and strong! Stay unique for sure. Your theory is correct. There is plenty of people like me looking for custom work. I learned of places like Blu Domain just as we began our custom site, but they were of no interest to me. This is definately nothing negative about Blu...I think their templates are pretty sweet for the price. I just knew what I wanted and it had to be custom. Sure it cost me 10 times more...but there isn't one like it out there! Its all MINE!!
Best of luck to you and I'll throw your name around if I here of anyone looking for custom stuff.
Blessings,
Damion.

hey shaun, glad to see you around, and great to see my logo in your portfolio! i still get compliments on it. thanks!

Thanks for all of the good words guys. I really appreciate it.

Just a heads up. My webhost decided to get stage fright after I posted this thread so if it's slow I'm really sorry. Good news is I signed up with a new host today and should be back in the fast lane by tomorrow!

If my site is unresponsive, here is a recent website so you can get an idea of my style: http://www.bonberphotographics.com/

Shaun, welcome dude. I'm glad you decided to leave the other place. I'm sure you can put together who this is.

Well, I'll never leave the other place. There are some really nice people there too.

For those interested in a personal design, please contact me! My rates may not be as high as you'd expect...