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Project Feature: Abigail Traver Photo

Last week I wrapped up my final client project before I head into maternity leave in the next several days. I was honored to be included in the rebrand for Abby of Abigail Traver Photo. She had booked a visual rebrand and new website from The Hurcomb Collective, and wanted new copy written at the […]

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