Event signs, Your opinions needed!!

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

09/09/2005 08:59:08 PM · #1

I was thinking about displaying a sign when I set up at crafts show and stuff like that, what do you think of these?

Jewellian

Pentax *ist DL

09/09/2005 09:01:24 PM · #2

Nice ideas, only thing I would change would be to make your name larger and easier to read.

zapgrafx

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/09/2005 09:05:44 PM · #3

Travis, I'm partial to the first one.

sfalice

Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

09/09/2005 09:06:21 PM · #4

I like the concept. The image with your "the Perfect Pose Photography" slogan/name in the center works best. However, the image, a road, bridge and guard rail, doesn't seem to be the very best image for a place to strike a pose and literal minded people might shrug and move on...

Obviously, just my take on the idea.

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/09/2005 09:17:33 PM · #5

Having done many, many craft shows...
You need a "show-stopper." It doesn't have to be your sign, but it can be.
I agree with sfalice, there is a disconnect between your business name and the image of the bridge.
I will add that the coloration is rather dull. You're not going to draw anyone in on an overcast day with that color scheme.
Decide what your selling. Is it prints, primarily? Or is it getting clients to sign up for posed studio shots? Then re-think accordingly.

You'll probably notice if you really study the booth set-ups of successful artisans that they have one really amazing piece, priced at one incredible dollar amount. This has been done for years, as it stops traffic and makes people look. If they see the price is incredibly high, AND see that other pieces are more within "reach" price-wise, they are likely to shell out. It's kind of like getting a souvenir of the big one. And if the artisan actually sells the piece at the outrageous price? So much the better. They make another uber-amazing thing and increase the price--after all, the first one went too reasonably.

Just my thoughts based on my experience.

loseme

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/09/2005 09:22:03 PM · #6

I love the name, I also like the first image. You did a great job on this. I think it looks great and professional.

09/09/2005 09:27:24 PM · #7

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Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

09/09/2005 09:40:45 PM · #8

Having background in graphic design, there are alignments that doesn't seem right (especially up on top where you name the different types of photography that you do). The banner or sign needs a "WOW" factor and the color selection you have made unfortunately doesn't show this. I have seen your images and they're great so I would probably use some of them here.

The text, IMHO, needs to be sans serif instead of the serif fonts that you used. Justification also plays a big role in the text layout.

Care to send me an image and I'll take a stab at it? Just send it to my email address.

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

09/10/2005 12:06:41 AM · #9

What about something like this? IMHO, this is a great shot, and her stare guides the viewer to the verbage. I assume you'd have business cards and stuff, so I'm not sure you even need your name, phone number and website on the banner. If they're intrigued by your sign, they'll come to your booth and pick up a card. :)

I agree with the comment about the fonts-- I would go with a sans serif, the serif font you're using really doesn't have a lot of impact, and when you add the layer effects to it, it really makes it hard to read. I'm not saying the font I used is fab, but it's one I'm stuck on right now. Anyway, this is just a rough idea...

Message edited by author 2005-09-10 00:14:02.

09/10/2005 03:45:05 AM · #10

First of a few (I hope)...

Just a rough pass. Literally a five minute makeover.

jansku

09/10/2005 03:48:46 AM · #11

I like annasense's versions best this far. Excellent work.

09/10/2005 04:08:40 AM · #12

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

09/10/2005 08:52:00 AM · #13

Wow, you guys are great, I really like these. Do you have any reccomendations of what size I should make the sign?

annasense

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

09/10/2005 09:21:09 AM · #14

Thanks, Travis99. If the booths provide tables, I think the standard table size is 8 ft wide. The comps I provided are sized 3x8, so they'd cover most of the space under the table. If you want to play it safe (width-wise), a standard banner size is 3x5. :) In fact, a 3x5 banner would allow for her necklace to show more in the comps I did, which I think would be striking.

Thanks, Jansku, for singling me out. :D Made my day. Rikki11, I think that would make a freakin'-cool business card.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

09/10/2005 12:44:40 PM · #15

no problem travis... anytime :)

which one would make a good business card annasense? the second one?

wavelength

Nikon D300

09/10/2005 01:00:36 PM · #16

Travis or anyone,

OT question.

Has anyone tried to do onsite photography at a craft fair. Kind of like a photobooth, but with actual good lighting and a person behind the lens. Selling prints for cheap while trying to get the real business?

09/10/2005 01:05:51 PM · #17

I think the second one is the best, Here is the card I currently use.