“Up from the Ashes” Page Layouts

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Wild fires destroyed parts of Paradise, Texas in January of 2008. This front page feature and full color doubletruck inside was a special feature by Messenger writer Erica Pedroza and photographer Joe Duty on one family’s attempt to rebuild their lives after having their home destroyed.

Software utilized: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

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