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I worked on this project earlier this year with Frankenmuth — designing the 2025 Visitor Guide for our incredible city. ...
10/08/2025

I worked on this project earlier this year with Frankenmuth — designing the 2025 Visitor Guide for our incredible city. This one’s close to my heart because it blends my work as a designer and photographer — and the stand alone photos in this post are some of the shots featured in the guide. It’s pretty special getting to help share the city I call home.

I designed the cover and interior for God Speaks: A 30-Day Challenge to Read Your Bible — a project that brought togethe...
09/19/2025

I designed the cover and interior for God Speaks: A 30-Day Challenge to Read Your Bible — a project that brought together two of my clients, Red Letter Challenge and Lutheran Bible Translators. With the help of Stuef Creative on the illustration, we created something that inspires churches to dive into Scripture. Check it out at lbt.org/godspeaks/

The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant’s chicken was ready to hit the road — but the Bavarian Inn Cluck Truck needed mo...
09/17/2025

The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant’s chicken was ready to hit the road — but the Bavarian Inn Cluck Truck needed more than wheels, it needed a brand that could stop traffic. We designed a bold new identity packed with Bavarian character, playful illustrations, and a truck wrap that turned it into a rolling billboard.

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is one of Saginaw’s landmarks — but the brand and website weren’t telling th...
09/15/2025

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is one of Saginaw’s landmarks — but the brand and website weren’t telling the whole story. I pulled inspiration straight from the castle itself to design a new identity and a site that makes it easier to explore archives, check out events, and plan a visit. Turns out that even history deserves a good update.

I’ve shot everything from events to architecture to lifestyle to portraits for Frankenmuth Insurance.Building a good pho...
08/27/2025

I’ve shot everything from events to architecture to lifestyle to portraits for Frankenmuth Insurance.

Building a good photography library does more for a brand than look nice. Good photography builds trust, shows professionalism, and gives the brand's clients confidence in their product or service.

When every image is consistent and intentional, the brand feels solid. And that feeling is what sticks.

The reverse Clark Kent.My wife got me blue light glasses a few years back. I’m still not convinced they actually do much...
08/23/2025

The reverse Clark Kent.

My wife got me blue light glasses a few years back. I’m still not convinced they actually do much… but when I really want to focus, I put them on.

I think it's funny how little rituals trick our brains into focusing.

The University Lutheran Chapel Ann Arbor mark started here — messy notes, half-finished doodles, and a few ideas that s...
08/20/2025

The University Lutheran Chapel Ann Arbor mark started here — messy notes, half-finished doodles, and a few ideas that should never see the light of day.

But somewhere in the middle of the chaos, the identity of the brand starts to take shape.

The best identities don’t just appear polished — they’re crafted with meaning and built to last.

It’s is Founders’ Day here in Frankenmuth!I’m proud of this one: I created the Frankenmuth Historical Museum’s identity ...
08/19/2025

It’s is Founders’ Day here in Frankenmuth!

I’m proud of this one: I created the Frankenmuth Historical Museum’s identity and have design work featured in the gift shop. Projects like this are why I love what I do — connecting history and storytelling through design, right here in this town I call home.

If you’re in Frankenmuth sometime, stop by this Museum and experience the stories of why our town is so special!

Where heritage meets magic in every bite.For 40+ years, Zak’s Kandy Haus has made small-batch chocolate with bold flavor...
08/16/2025

Where heritage meets magic in every bite.

For 40+ years, Zak’s Kandy Haus has made small-batch chocolate with bold flavors and deep family roots. We renamed it Zak & Mac's Chocolate Haus to honor the founder Mac (Zak’s father). Then we gave the new logo a playful chocolate pot with stars rising from it—capturing the magic and joy of chocolate making. A fresh, flexible packaging system with clever taglines tied it all together, making the brand as joyful and handcrafted as the treats inside.

Good brands have a logo. Great brands have a story.From my James Saleska Photography days to today, my work has gone bey...
08/14/2025

Good brands have a logo. Great brands have a story.

From my James Saleska Photography days to today, my work has gone beyond the camera and back to my roots in brand design — creating logos, designing websites, developing packaging, crafting brand messaging, producing video, and, yes, still capturing photography that all work together to tell a story.

Now, it all lives under Saleska Brand Studio — a full-service creative studio helping tourism destinations, nonprofits, small businesses, specialty brands, and faith-based organizations connect with their audiences in clear and compelling ways.

Thanks for following along — the best stories are always better when shared.
– James

Time for my once-a-year post about working on a cool project with Tanner. This time we created a clothing line based on ...
09/01/2022

Time for my once-a-year post about working on a cool project with Tanner. This time we created a clothing line based on his writing. I did the apparel design/website work as well as the photography. I love the message Tanner shares, and I’m just happy to be here. Check it out. https://writtentowear.com/

03/18/2022

I'm excited to see the branding project I recently completed for Knockout Real Estate out in the world! Congrats guys! It's also the 10th logo I've designed on Main St. Bonus points to anyone who can name all 10…

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