As a diehard fan of open source initiatives, I typically utilize GIMP in my design process, even if it comes with more of a learning curve than Photoshop. In addition, I tend to create my own images or utilize from real photos or at least add a little flare, as I am not a fan of pages covered in generic clipart & stock photos. For branded names, however, I try to pull from the brand design so that the brand recognition is available, & of course, always link back (as can be seen in my favorite resources section). In addition to photography, photo manipulation & other design, I contributed some film work for a TV series produced by a subsidiary of Scripps Networks Interactive in 2011.