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Gift Give & Support Local Businesses, Family & Community!
As the year winds down and families gather, I’ve opened a few limited end-of-year sessions to help you walk into 2026 feeling clear, prepared, and ahead of the game. If your business visuals are outdated, if your website has been stressing you out, or if you’ve been wanting to give someone a meaningful gift, these sessions make it easy! No overwhelm - just the support you need and a smooth fresh start. I do the heavy lifting! ✨ Website Clarity Session — $99 (1 hour, Zoom)

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Calling Forth the Warrior Spirit: Honoring 700 Years of Tenochtitlan with the Consulate of Mexico
This is my 4th year collaborating with the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento for Día de los Muertos! As the Ofrenda Designer, I worked in partnership with Juan Carlos Ruiz Gajardo and Ernesto Robles for the LCAC, and Vidal Beltrán and the Consulate’s cultural team for the Natomas location. In recognition of the 700th anniversary of Tenochtitlan, we built two community ofrendas (altars) that honor our ancestors, history, and duality. At the Consulate General of Mexico

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Let's Catch Up! There is so much to share with you!
New Bird Studio has been moving at a beautiful pace this season, and I’m excited to share some of the work that’s been happening behind the scenes. Over the past few weeks, I’ve covered historic community events , built two art installations , led Branding + Lifestyle & Headshot Workshops , introduced my Limited Holiday Package , and highlighted a client doing meaningful work. Recent assignments included Sacramento’s new sister-city relationship with Morelia, time with ci

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Level Up Your Craft! Join Us at Sacramento Theatre-Con 2025!
Calling all Sacramento theatre professionals and enthusiasts!!! Get ready to ignite your creativity and connect with your community at...

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Behind the Lens: I thought I'd share some concert photography with you
Every once in a while, I organize and declutter my external hard drive photography files — and just like when I declutter my home, it...

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Aug 7, 20255 min read


Held Close, Now Shared: Rooted and Honored — A Storyteller’s Path of Empowerment at the 5th Annual Jornada de Artistas, CDMX, Mexico.
In December, I had the deep honor of being invited to Mexico City as a guest artist for the 5th Annual Jornada de Artistas, hosted by the...

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Now Live: A Custom-Built Record Store of Images.
Punk, Rock, and Heavy Metal history through the original lens of Sacramento’s own John Muheim. Before smartphones, before digital downloads—there was film. 35mm, 36 frames a roll, red darkroom light, and the smell of developer. Circles of wax pencil mark the chosen shots on a contact sheet. With vinyl spinning in the background, and a plan to catch the next gig. Photographer John Muheim lived it and shot it. From the hardcore punk gigs at Club Minimal in Sacramento to legen

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
May 27, 20252 min read


Top 10 Reasons Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Have a Website in 2025
By New Bird Studio – Intrigue. Inform. Inspire = GROW. In 2025, the landscape of business visibility is shifting faster than ever....

Roberta Alvarado, Founder, New Bird Studio
May 22, 20253 min read
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