CreativeMornings - 💝 Your 2022 gift guide

November 17, 2022
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Our 2022 Gift Guide


Let’s be honest: finding something creative to give to our loved ones can stress out even the most talented gift givers among us. We asked you and your fellow newsletter readers to help – and wow, did you deliver! We received so many recommendations that made us giddy with delight imagining if we unwrapped them for ourselves. What’s more, you sourced many of these gift ideas from companies that are run by women and BIPOC business owners, operate with sustainable practices, and lift up makers around the world. So without further ado, let’s unfurl the inaugural CreativeMornings gift guide, a mix of products curated by HQ and YOU!
 
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Let your subject's environment creep in

When shooting a portrait, sometimes it’s best to zoom out. Incorporating the person’s surroundings can be impactful when done well. Although the person is the main focal point, the world around them becomes just as important to the story. Read on for MPB's tips and tricks for photographing wide-angle environmental portraits.
 

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A collection for the curious: dive deep into found footage, cave drawings, pyrotechnics, and even bugs.**

It’s not too late to share your links, artwork, and stories of Abundance

Why you need time management to get the job done.**

LinkedIn influencers are relying on ghostwriters.* (Whispers, did you know we have a heart-forward place to find jobs? Check out CreativeGuilds👇) 

The ancient Chinese legend of Comb Sisters is a radical vision for what womanhood can be. 

All-terrain wheelchairs open up park trails to people with mobility needs. 

Too little of what we spend to protect Indigenous land goes to Indigenous people.*

The hit show Abbot Elementary imagines schools without policing.*

This visual history of WNBA kicks morphs from one shoe to another.

Jane Fonda and artist Jenny Holzer discuss the power of activism.

The pleasures of watching subtle acting

The journey to a NOW clock. 

* Thanks to Paco de Leon, Emily White, and Eteng Ettah for the link inspiration.
** This content is curated by us, brought to you by our sponsors.

 
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global directory of creative companies and individuals.

Sleep | Walk | Films is a full-service production company built top to bottom with experienced talented storytellers. Check out their commercial for Farm + Kettle.
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KOKO Art Agency in New York is a boutique illustration agency representing world-renowned artists. View their “A Cheesy Love Story” for Arla.
Cool Jobs in Our Universe
Hiring? Looking for work? Check out the CreativeGuild.

Robert Half is recruiting a Brand Campaign Designer for a Bay Area-based SaaS company’s Brand+Creative team. 

SYPartners in New York is on the search for a Senior Program Manager  to orchestrate powerful experiences that help clients see a new way forward (remote-friendly).

Who Gives a Crap in Melbourne is seeking a Strategy Analyst, Supply Chain & Special Projects to champion sustainability and execute cross-functional projects (remote-friendly).

FictiveKin in Brooklyn is hiring a Customer Experience and Support Associate who can balance communication with customers across several different in-house brands.

Squarespace in Dublin is looking for an Engineering Team Manager to lead the Bio Sites mobile team. 

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The greatest gift you could give to me is to share this newsletter with someone who needs some delight in their week. 

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Annie Yi, CreativeMornings HQ

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