Websites don't have to be alien technology.

Photo of Vasquez Rocks by David Ball

Hi, my name is David

The digital media specialist, website designer, developer, video editor, and photographer piloting this operation.

Accessible, thoughtful & budget-friendly

Whether you need a completely custom-built product or want to enhance existing media, I'm invested with clients to find the perfect solution. I provide a wide range of skills, for many kinds of businesses (and people).

No job is too small (or too big)

Work with someone who has over two decades of experience. No sales reps, no project managers, one person to guide you through the entire process.
— from start, to finish.

Let's get to work.

Digital Media Services

Website Design + Development

Don't settle for a website that's just "good enough"

I craft websites for a diverse range of clients—including small businesses, industry leaders, journalism platforms, artist portfolios, non-profits, and interactive digital installations.

Whether it’s a fully customized CMS-driven site with complex data structures or a lightweight, maintenance-free static website, every project is thoughtfully designed with a mobile-first approach to ensure performance and accessibility across all devices.

Photography

Bringing Brands to Life & Making Products Shine

Need custom photography for your project? I’ve got you covered. Whether it’s professional headshots, event coverage, behind-the-scenes tours, marketing imagery, or product photography, I offer photography services tailored to your needs.

Using a Nikon DSLR and Paul C. Buff Einstein studio strobes, I deliver high-quality visuals that elevate your brand. Photography can be included as part of your project estimate upon request.

Brookside Strategy Website Design

Digital Marketing + Content Management

From email templates to social media assets, I create on-brand designs that connect with your audience—right in their inboxes and on their devices.

Many small businesses don’t have the resources for a full-time designer or content manager. That’s why I offer flexible, à la carte creative services. Whether you need updates to your website, email campaigns, social media graphics, digital signage, or other digital media, I'm here to support your business when and where you need it.

Additional Services

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Discoverability is essential. I'm happy to work with clients to get their websites set up on Google Console paired with proper meta tags, sitemap structuring, and copywriting to improve their page rankings using best practices.

Video Editing

Storytelling is powerful, and sometimes video is the best method.

I have edited documentary film and trailers, digitally archived physical DV tape footage, and also work with legacy formats like DVD authoring.

Restoration + CMS Transitioning

Whether it's restoring a website from a database backup, a lost website from a snapshot, transitioning to a new CMS, or leaving paid systems to serve static HTML websites free of overhead.

Familiar Platforms

Shopify
Github Pages
Squarespace
Wordpress + WooCommerce
Webflow
Wix
A Chicago based digital media studio.
  • Website Design & Development
  • Photography
  • Video Editing
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Digital Marketing + Management
  • Content Management System Migration
Happily working with
  • Squarespace
  • Shopify
  • Github Pages (Jekyll)
  • CraftCMS
  • Webflow
  • Wordpress + WooCommerce
  • Wix

Websites don't have to be alien technology.

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