Hannah Kasper tells stories about the lives of creatives based here in Dayton. She is a contributor for the Dayton Daily News who writes the âA Day in the Lifeâ series. Her content focuses on people in the arts and culture community who have a unique story to share. In todayâs Morning Briefing, we feature this series with a few of the great examples of its storytelling, and we encourage you to read more. If you have thoughts or feedback on this newsletter or other news tips, please let me know at Greg.Lynch@coxinc.com. Want to read the digital version of the newspaper? Click here for our daily ePaper. The newsletter should take about 2 minutes, 45 seconds to read.
Sign painter with work seen throughout the region keeping ancient trade alive Have you ever taken a moment to look at the signage on windows, doors and walls of local businesses? If youâve noticed hand-painted lettering, it is likely the work of Josh Flohre. He is Daytonâs own sign painter, a purveyor of an ancient artisan trade kept alive by a select few. Flohre has been fabricating and painting signs as the proprietor of Ink & Hammer for the past twelve years. His work is found locally at Tony & Peteâs, Square One Salon, Press Coffee Bar and Crafted & Cured.
Casey Nickole goes all the way as owner of SHAG Studios One glimpse into SHAG Studios and you know that owner Casey Nickole does not do anything halfway. The mixed-use salon on South Main near downtown Dayton is a maximalist fantasy. Eye candy abounds, from gold glitter epoxy floors to leopard print ceilings and gold leaf wallpaper. Nickole grew up in Dayton and attended Trotwood High School. She was 30 before she went to cosmetology school. Her first job doing hair was at Derailed in the Oregon District. After a stint in Seattle, Nickole returned to Dayton to channel her creativity.
Brieanna Moore is a food photographer capturing the flavors of Dayton Food photographer Brieanna Mooreâs fondest childhood memories took place in the kitchen with her mother. âIâve always been in love with food,â she said. âGrowing up, I didnât really watch a lot of cartoons. I loved Rachael Ray, Ina Garten, Giada â those were my superstars. My mom was such a great cook. If we werenât in the kitchen we were watching Food Network together or going to the farmerâs market.â She started her own business, Feed Creative Photo, around 2019. She has photographed food behind the scenes in and around Dayton for Butter Cafe, Lilyâs Bistro and Austeria Wine Boutique. She has also worked with the Gem City Catfé, Pink Moon Goods, and The NEON.
Hannah loves to tell the stories of locals and she may be reached by email at hannah.kasper@gmail.com. | 
