Blogging hell

Im getting really frustrated trying to build my website. I want to have a menu with home, about, wellbeing and DIY. But when I try to insert just the wellbeing content from the blog onto the wellbeing page it inserts the entire blog. It does not allow to have specific posts on each page, so essentially I have the entire 6 posts across three pages. I am not seeing John until tomorrow morning and it is too late to email...

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I've had an idea. I have started with a blank page and manually added the feature image of each post, and the title with a paragraph of content. This way I can have the exact content on each page so it is easier for my visitors to navigate and reach the content they want when there are more and more posts over time. I can set the images as links to the specific post with the URL. 

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... so when I tried to set the images as links it sent through to my wix editing page, I have made sure the URL is from the published version and it still redirects to the editor. I really dont know why this would be happening, I otherwise have all my content on my blog and just need these links to work. It can wait until the morning but I was really hoping to show John the finished version. 

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After one last try I finally fixed it. I added in buttons and a link in a new window, problem solved!

Wild Medicine Soap shoot

Wild Medicine is an American brand from Los Angeles, created by three friends that care about organic and holistic personal care. I saw the brand on Instagram and instantly fell in love. I'm always looking for crystal alternatives and think its the perfect products to talk about on the blog. 
I was hoping to purchase the Titanium treated quartz and tea tree soap, simply as it was my favourite of the seven different soaps. However, it was out of stock in the UK and I wasn't sure how long it would take to arrive so purchased the rose geranium soap that is a collaboration with Content Beauty. 

I really enjoyed shooting this soap, I think the look of it is exactly what I want for my blog and after some post production I will have clean simple images. 

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Looking back I think I should have wet the soap as you can see the clarity and the crystal better. I was not to know as did not find out until I used it a few times, in order to write a better informed article. I have also realised when referring back to the website I accidentally shot the soap upside down! I cannot re-shoot as the soap is clearly used and the soap now is out of stock! 

Rose Petals

I thought about what feature image this article should have and as it is really about the fragrance of the geranium rose essential oil I decided to try out rose petals on the skin, I also added grass as I really love the natural combination. The geranium also has a slightly minty and fresh smell so feel the grass clippings are appropriate. 

I used coconut oil on the skin which allowed the petals to stick and create an over-oiled look. I used my personal organic stuff but think I should buy some of the cooking oil they sell in Tesco as it was pretty wasteful. 

 Here are some more of the images, I am happy with how the shoot went, however I wasn't able to locate a tripod and found it hard to focus at times as I prefer to shoot manually. It is vital I get a tripod for my next shoot like this.

The Brief

Objective

To develop a natural and organic beauty and wellbeing blog that promotes positivity and wellness through holistic approaches, such as aromatherapy, crystal healing and spirituality. The promotion of ethical brands taking corporate social responsibility will be a key feature in demonstrating a conscious approach to consumerism; Environmental issues and health concerns are at the forefront.

Still life features as the main visual imagery alongside beauty content, natural form is embraced and ideal beauty standards rejected. Transparency is essential.

Roles

• Creative director
• Photographer & post production
• Web designer
• Social media manager
• Writer

Work-through

Start by sourcing and purchasing props, make a call sheet with potential models, photographers, web designers and make-up artists. Start designing website and test shooting, make decisions about articles and blog content.

Consider social media platforms to support the blog, including an Instagram page to be launched before the blog for promotion. Continue photographing still life imagery and arrange photo-shoots. Write articles and continue web design, retouching images when required. Plan and shoot beauty images, leaving time to re-shoot if necessary. Finalise articles, web design, and social media. Launch site…

Final Products

• Online blog
• Social media platforms i.e Instagram, pinterest, twitter, tumblr

Criteria for Success

The online blog and social media accounts showcase my professional skills as a designer, photographer and potential employee. The aesthetic is simple yet maintains a high design standard.