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Playing up a strong photo is an effective way to create an attractive front page.
The State Journal Register did that today, earning them a nod for page of the day.
This touching slice of life moment, captured by staffer Justin Fowler, was given space to breathe and was supported with a detail shot, pull quote, informative cut, and fitting headline. Leading off the centerpiece with a location was a nice touch.
Written by Dave Bakke, the story on a retiring barber can be read here.
I am a sucker for good photography and appreciate the strategic use of images to draw attention to, and enhance, a front page story. In my book, always a winner.
Contact Joe at jgreco@gatehousemedia.com.
Scott Hardesty is special project manager for GateHouse Media and is filling in for Joe.
Contact Scott at shardesty@corp.gatehousemedia.com.
Missed front page of the day? Find the archive here.
When it comes to newspaper design, our Corporate Design Director Joe Greco knows the score. He brings his award-winning eye to pages produced by GateHouse newspapers both inside our Design Houses and out. Also contributing to this blog on regular basis are:
• Doug Gass — Content/delivery manager
• Bruce Heisel — Central desk dayside manager
• Adam McHugh — Metro Design House manager/common content editor
• Matt Torman — Central desk nightside manager
