We have two new digital Pioneer Collections, and one veteran collection to choose from in our store. This wonderful LDS clipart is from two gifted LDS photographers, Courtney White and Terrell Moffett and our talented illustrator Elsa Remund.
Martin’s Cove Photographic Collection by Terrell Moffett. Terrell and I met at an Adobe Photoshop Seminar sponsored by NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) in April of 2007. We walked into the Salt Palace together and just stuck together the rest of the day. I don’t know what I was expecting at a Photoshop seminar but still, I was surprised that most folks attending were photographers. I am not a photographer. Terrell told me about his work as a fine art photographer - and when it came time to join NAPP - you know they exert some friendly pressure to join, Terrell said he highly recommended it, and said it was the most valued membership he maintained -their almost monthly magazine alone was worth the subscription. So I took his advice and joined. I haven’t regretted it at all - and believe me, I make plenty of dumb purchases, but this one was terrific. After the seminar I visited Terrell’s website and got a look at his work. I only wish Nampa was not so far from Saratoga Springs, because he’d be worth apprenticing with. I asked if he were LDS and once we established that I asked if he might be interested in doing some photography for LDV. Time passed and along came Pioneer season and I thought I didn’t have a pioneer collection that would be ready. So I contacted Terrell who I knew had gone on a handcart trek and put together a massive slide show for his stake. He sent me some great photos and I practiced some of my acquired Photoshop skills to turn them into an art collection with scrapbook papers. I wanted to frame some of his photos in period frames - so I scanned a bunch of old frames and books I have inherited from my ancestors and created digital frames to go around his photos. All in all it was a lot of fun and the collection turned out very well. If you have been on a trek or are going on a trek or like celebrating Pioneer Day - this is a great collection for you!
Pioneer Photographic Collection by Courtney White
Courtney White went on the big re-enactment Pioneer Trek in 1997 and took wonderful photographs, which she now has turned into a beautiful digital scrapbook collection with artistic effects. The photos come in full color, watermark and sepia tones. Also included is a beautiful set of ready-to-print Pioneer Trail Notecards - featuring the photos with quotes from pioneer songs and journal entries.
At the tail end of a difficult pregnancy, Courtney finished several pending collections one right after another - and despite her discomfort in sitting at the computer, she did a fabulous job as always.
Pioneer Collection by Elsa Remund
And I have to remind everyone of the beautiful illustrated collection by Elsa - this was from our 2007 Club, but it is also available in our store. Elsa has such a gift for capturing emotion with her designs. This beautiful collection includes posters, cards, bookmarks, stationary and scrapbook papers, tags and borders that are perfect for Seminary, Youth Trek, Primary, Ward/Stake Activities, printed Sunday bulletins or personal use.
BTW - Elsa had her first baby this Spring - congratulations Elsa!
I hope you will have a great Pioneer Day this year!
~Debra
