Joining the Board of Think Local First
More than ever, supporting local businesses is a top priority to help keep doors open during this relentless pandemic. That’s why I decided that this would be the year for me to roll up my…
Still BC's Socially Safest Tour
As British Columbia’s provincial public health orders continue to change during this challenging time for all businesses, Prince of Whales decided this would be a good time to reassure its audience that it still is,…
Hummer Studio Portraits
Ever since a very special session with a local spiritual reader, hummingbirds have had a very special place in my heart. Debra Doerksen, the reader, mentioned that hummingbirds would become very prominent in my…
Heart Breaking Restrictions Hit BC
It breaks my heart to see the latest restrictions hit BC–the strictest to date–and the immediate ramifications it has had on local businesses who already have pivoted so many times to keep their doors open.…
It's Time to Break Free from Plastic
Because of our ongoing negligence, our planet’s health is really suffering, and has been for decades. Not understanding the impact that we truly have on our environment and its fragile ecosystem has literally turned our…
Think Local First Jingle
When the managing director of Think Local First asked me if I could recommend someone to knock out a jingle with very little time and budget, I didn’t hesitate to put her in touch with…
Pithy Musings Branding Video
Pump up the volume and check out this promo video CrackerJackFlash created for Pithy Musings. A video podcast starring Eva Van Krugel and Caroline Burgland…a couple of funky humans on a mission to dig into…
Shop Local Campaign
It doesn’t matter if you live in #YYZ, #YYJ, or any other city in Canada. The need to support local businesses and services has never been greater. That’s why CrackerJackFlash rolled up its sleeves during…
CrackerJackFlash Brand Refresh 2021
After a year of helping other local businesses such as Prince of Whales navigate through the rough waters of COVID-19, CrackerJackFlash thought it was the perfect time to do something for its own brand. That’s…
Branding & Packaging Design
CrackerJackFlash had the opportunity to create some yummy branding, packaging and photography for Vancouver Island’s TV celebrity, Chef Micheal Williams and his seriously addictive Power Bites. Designing around the classic illustration style of the talented…
Tonne of Love - Fresh Food Drive
2020 has been a tough year for all. And for those living on the streets, I can only imagine it’s been that much tougher. That’s why donating whatever we can this year to the…
Riding into the Sunset
With an average sea temperature of 9 degrees celsius, you really have to live and breathe your sport to want to dive into it regularly for long periods of time…like there’s no other option! And…
BC Buds Shirts Photoshoot
I love capturing authentic, memorable moments. And this time, I had the opportunity to do just that for BC Buds Shirts, a local cannabis startup here in Victoria BC. From funky T-shirts to cannabis-inspired…
Modern Goat Rider
I’m proud to be an Odd Fellow, a group of folks who gather regularly to build community and raise money for local charities. This is a video we recently created to promote Modern Goat Rider,…
Enjoy, play and holiday with Think Local First
Inspired by a recent Op-Ed by Victoria’s Chek TV that featured Destination Greater Victoria’s Paul Nursey, CrackerJackFlash rolled up its sleeves to create a simple social media campaign that reminds the audience to support local…
Megatrain's megawebsite build!
Laurie Hillis, the owner of Megatrain has been a leader in the coaching world for over 30 years now—well before “coaching” started to trend—so we thought she deserved a website that would soar above the…