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Principal/Art Director
Joan Terry Design
“I have never met anyone with the devotion to technical graphic design perfection like Joan. Her total dedication to each project she accepts is amazing. You can be assured that any work she does for you will be done with total quality and attention to each minute detail.
In addition, Joan is an exceptional teacher. She has the ability to make her students feel brilliant and motivated each time she finishes one of her many one-on-one consultations with them. She helped me many times with difficult graphic projects even though she may not realize how valuable her input was in my creative processes.
Joan is a delight to work with. Her great sense of humor, low-key presence and ability to truly consider all points of view is a rarity in today's workplace. I truly recommend Joan for any position which requires a person of high integrity, amazing expertise, and true commitment to excellence.”
— Rachel J. Roy
Director of Design and Imaging Arts, Director of Advertising, Instructor
Hallmark Institute of Photography
“I had the pleasure of working with Joan Terry for 7 seven years at the Hallmark Institute of Photography in Turners Falls, MA. She is a tireless teacher, sharing her enthusiasm, her creativity and her understanding of the creative process and the craft of graphic arts and design with each student who passed through the doorway and into her office for one-on-one guidance and encouragement. Her classes were wonderfully informative and always relevant and interesting. She is an excellent teacher and mentor. I recommend her whole heartedly. ”
— Michael Zide, Instructor, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“Joan is extremely gifted and talented in the arts and design. She has great insight into color, balance and composition. Students are able to accomplish great things through Joan's leadership. I highly endorse Joan for any position or job! She was a joy to work with and I always enjoyed brain storming creative ideas with her.”
— Don Ayotte, Director of Education, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“When I taught with Joan at Hallmark I saw a serious dedication to the creative work of her students. Joan's office hours were a competitive time, with students lined up outside waiting for their chance to get her sincere, informed, and compassionate guidance.”
— Paul Bissex, Director of Software Development, Instructor, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“As a prior student of Joan's at Hallmark Institute of Photography, I have had the joy and satisfaction of witnessing her expert talent, professionalism, and integrity first hand. Joan Terry is a highly creative and personable individual with a professional, yet pleasant and easy-going manner that make her a tremendous asset to her students, and fellow colleagues alike, and a joy to be around. She has a wealth of experience to offer in her field, a passion for teaching, and genuine concern for her students. I eagerly give my endorsement of Joan Terry's skills and professionalism with the highest praise!"
— Kris Robertson, Kris Robertson Photography, Dallas, TX, Hallmark Graduate 2010
“Joan Terry was one of my instructors at Hallmark Institute of Photography. Joan’s inspiring instructions in graphics, design elements, lines, shapes, and color theory helped cultivate the photographer I am today. She truly cares about people and helping them solve any problem, whether it's help with conceptualizing a photographic shoot or postproduction in any program in the Adobe Creative Suite. I can proudly say that I still benefit from her instructions to this day with every image I create.”
— Michael Blount, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“Joan was easily one of my favorite instructors at Hallmark. She always made herself available to her students and would bend over backwards to help everyone. Joan has an unending amount of knowledge to share which makes it very clear that she is incredible at what she does. She is so talented with art and design and she taught me more than I had ever imagined possible. Even after graduation, she is still there for me whenever I need her. I know I can always count on Joan and I am so thankful to have had her as my teacher!”
— Rikki Snyder, Rikki Snyder Photography, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“I had the great privilege of being a student of Joan's at Hallmark in 2009-10 and am pleased to recommend her highly as a teacher and a human being. Joan is a great teacher who can clearly communicate concepts to students who may have limited exposure to design. She is an engaged, compassionate mentor and has a delightful personality and sense of humor. Any institution or company would be very lucky to have Joan as a member of their team.”
— David Dashiell, David Dashiell Photography
“Joan is one of the hardest working women I have ever known, with a natural talent for design, and a heart of gold for teaching. No matter how busy she got, she would always take time out of her day to personally talk with every student that came to see her. She is by far one of the best teachers I ever had.”
— Colin Pattison, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“Joan was one of the most amazing teachers I have ever had the honor of learning from. I could not recommend her more highly. Under her instruction, the students at Hallmark Institute of Photography learned everything from colour theory to the complexities of design. She is incredibly well-versed in her field, and took a personal interest in every one of her students.”
— Tasha Vanasse, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“Joan was one of my favorite instructors at Hallmark Institute of Photography. She is a talented designer and photographer, which made her expertise in the rigorous program invaluable. Joan became a mentor when I and another student received the unique opportunity to design the brochure for the annual student photo exhibit. After graduation, she continued to be a mentor as well as a good friend. Her commitment and dedication to helping students reach their potential is what I appreciate the most and what would make her an asset to any company or organization."
— Melissa Blemur, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography
“Joan is extremely talented and intelligent in her craft. She not only has an amazing vision of what she would like to accomplish but she knows how to complete her goal or job with a true zest for the assignment. She is always pleasant and personable, even through immense periods of stress. She went through great lengths to not only show an interest in what others around her are doing as well as taking the time and interest in helping others. I gained an incredible amount of knowledge working with Joan during a very short time and to this day still rely on instruction that she gave me. I will always remember Joan fondly with a smile on her face and consideration in her heart as an extremely talented designer and instructor. I would definitely recommend working with Joan if the opportunity should arise. She is truly a precious jewel.”
— Jenna Whyte, Student, Hallmark Institute of Photography