"When I started as Creative Director at Calvary New Orleans we were already deep in to the beginning stages with another company in our branding and web development. When I saw the numbers compared to what this company had accomplished I was shocked. I asked my pastor if I could look into other options.

Asking around I heard about studio490 and decided to talk to them. When my pastor and I sat in the first conversation with studio490, my pastor literally laughed when he heard the price difference. He said "heck, I'll pay for that out of my own pocket." Because of how much lower it was, my pastor was not real confident.

When it was all said and done, not only was studio490 more cost effective, but they were faster and delivered a superior product. I told someone once that they are half the price, twice the customization and versatility. Not to mention that, they are more than twice as fast in their turn around time. We were so pleased with the service, price and product from studio490, we have no reason to even consider anyone else to do our creative work and marketing."

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Jimbo Stewart
Youth Pastor / Creative Director
Calvary Baptist Church

"We were originally working with another graphic company for our designs. Due to a timing issue, I approached Tj about helping us out. I was so impressed that I gave all my design business to Studio490. Since then, Tj has been very helpful in designing our web site, internet marketing, business consulting, business cards, hang tags, point of purchase displays, etc...

While I am impressed with his design abilities, I am equally impressed with his Christian values. He has been a great business partner. I would highly recommend Studio490 to any organization in need of a professional creative resource."

Dale Gant
President
God is good.....4U

"Working with Tj Todd and Studio490 has been terrific. Not only has he sought to understand who we are and what we are about, but he is always willing to fine tune according to our needs. We were using a standard (and tired) web hosting template, and Tj designed a unique site that captures the essence and personality of our ministry. It looks great and is very user-friendly. Studio490 has exceeded our expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend them without hesitation."

Mike Miller
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Kenner, Louisiana

"Studio490 has had a long-term business relationship with First Baptist Kenner. Tj has always quoted reasonable prices for us, knowing that churches usually have limited resources to do communication and media ministry. At $35 per hour, Tj has made our web site, business cards, promos, email blasts, and branded t-shirts a reality for us.

Two things stand out to me in our business relationship with Tj and Dana. One is the integrity of Studio490, and second is the quality of results we receive. Having known Tj for years, he has always exemplified integrity in every setting. The way he operates as a businessman is no exception. As a client, I can trust in his dependability to finish a project quickly, as well as, his honesty. Tj accomplishes his work in a quality manner at a fast pace. This is the true mark of a professional in the industry. This means that the client is getting 110% plus from Tj on any project he does.

It is clear to me that Studio490 has a desire for churches to grow into the twenty-first century through web and design pieces. This desire is so great that they give ministry projects a standing 50% break in regular costs. I highly recommend Tj to ministries and churches who seek to give their website's and collaterals that "professional touch." We have been thrilled to work with Tj and Dana."

Melissa Moskau
Children's Minister
First Baptist Church of Kenner, Louisiana

"I wanted one company that could do it all - web design, SEO,and maintenance;  design marketing literature for print ads and the web; write and distribute press releases; produce newsletters; take professional product photographs; redesign our trade show booth, and start up a blog.  I was sick and tired of dealing with 4 or 5 different small companies or larger impersonal companies to do all of this.  I wanted to deal with one person who takes the time to learn my technical business, listens and is responsive to my needs, makes recommendations and is reasonably priced.  I wanted a miracle!

Thank God I found Tj.   He is an expert in all of those areas and he really knows small business because he has one.  As a small business with closely managed overhead costs, Studio490 is able to provide services that are more cost-effective than services provided by larger firms.  I was impressed with Tj's commitment to technical excellence and to providing uncommonly responsive service.  He is a very talented marketer, graphic artist, writer, web designer and photographer.  I look forward to a long relationship with Studio490!"

Denise Chew, President
Enviro-Equipment Inc.

"I wanted to take a few minutes to express how happy I have been with our relationship and with our website launch.  Our website has turned into something quite complex with a great number of moving parts, and getting it up and running has been a challenge.  From the very beginning, we were impressed with Studio490’s thoroughness and helpfulness.  During the design process, you brought fresh ideas and helpful comments on the direction of the new site.  During the development phase, you showed tenacity for keeping track of all of the details and excellent project management to keep my team on task and on schedule.  

The most important thing throughout our relationship is that I can trust you to keep our project going in the right direction and you are always willing to offer input when asked.  I appreciate your dedicated hard work in getting our site up and running.  We are very pleased with the project, and we look forward to a continued relationship with Studio490."

Melissa Irmen, VP
Products & Strategy - Integration Point, Inc.

"Having known Tj for years, I was delighted when given the opportunity by the church to coordinate our website design with him. What has always impressed me the most about Tj, besides his great ability for design, is his dependability and character. While working on a project with Tj, I can always rest assured that he will keep his commitment to our deadlines without distraction. Tj has a rare gift of capturing the clients' ideas and reproducing those ideas in a quality, professional piece of work. Studio490 has a high standard of personalized customer service unique to any businesses of its kind. I look forward to contracting with Studio490 to do website updates, email blasts, t-shirt designs, and logo development. Studio490 - one company, a variety of services = satisfied customer."

"Having known Tj for years, I greatly appreciate his dependability.  Professionally, Tj exhibits the same quality, along with, great creativity and thoroughness.  He recently designed artwork for a t-shirt and an email blast for me.  I have received many complements from others about the quality of his designs and the excellence of his work.  It is a pleasure to work on a project with Tj."

Melissa Moskau, Children's Minister
First Baptist Kenner

“First off, your pdf is very professional and nicely presented. This is more than we have received from other graphics people and in our opinion, whether you know us or not, the presentation of your artwork and ideas should always be done the way you did.

We also appreciate receiving the logo ideas plus a rendering of how they can look on a business card. This further helped us visualize the finished product. Your presentation was far superior."

“The highlight effect you did with http is absolutely stunning, imo. The logo looks so clean and refreshing before and afterwards. The effect you created is subtle and did nothing to distract from the beauty of the creation itself."

Kathee & Bill Austin, AZ High Tech Talent Partnership

“TJ is a hard worker and a pleasure to work with. He is very detailed oriented and extremely creative. He has been able to come up with very good work and very little notice. TJ is able to multitask and handle various projects at once. I highly recommend TJ for any web oriented work that needs to be done!"

Aaron Alexander, Purchaser, ABLE Inc.

“Tj is a creative and innovative designer, with an eye for color, balance, and graphic styles that complement the client and the message. During the time he worked with Able, he was often asked to achieve goals that were only vaguely conceptualized. He always managed to come through with distinct, professional and exciting work to make the ideas come to life. Tj is organized and proficient at multi-tasking. His quiet humor and integrity make him a pleasure to with, and he is always proactively building his knowledge base to stay abreast of new techniques and trends. I highly recommend Tj for any graphic design, web site or blog work that you want done right.”

Dana Hawman, Sales Coordinator, Able Inc.



“I found Tj to be consistently pleasant, tackling all assignments with dedication and a smile. Besides being a joy to work with, TJ is a take-charge person who is able to present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. He successfully took our company, with no marketing plan to be spoke of, into a new realm. His efforts included an up to date technology focused web site and several marketing plans for our company that have resulted in increased revenue. During his tenure, I personally received feedback from numerous customers as to the professionalism and content he developed, which in turn lead to numerous new prospects which lead to new customers. The new revenue was a direct result of the plans implemented by TJ. Though he was an asset to our marketing efforts, TJ was also extraordinarily helpful in other areas of the company. I highly recommend TJ in his new endeavors. TJ is a team player and would make a great asset to any organization.

Chris Soiles, Northwest Education Sales, Able, Inc



“Tj was able to bring us out of the marketing stone age in a very short amount of time. I was surprised at how quickly he could develop images and literature that dramatically changed how we were perceived in the marketplace (and how we perceived ourselves!) He worked well with the team to develop effective marketing campaigns with our partners and greatly enhanced our image at trade shows. He also has a great sense of humor and was a lot of fun to work with. He was always professional and has a great deal of integrity.”

David Whitt, Technology Specialist, Able Information Technologies