DPC Mentorship - The Business of Photography

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

11/10/2005 02:56:34 AM · #201

I'm going to be away for awhile. I lost a LOT of work and I'm going to need to get it done before I can play teacher games.

M

Beach_mel

Nikon D70s

11/10/2005 04:01:31 PM · #202

Sorry I've been out of the loop. I am trying to play catch up this week.

Edited to add:

Designed my business card, not happy with the back of the card when submitted to vista so will look for another printer.

Bought my domain and paid hosting, now to design my site.

Signed up for photoreflect to be linked to my main site for use in purchasing and showing proofs.

YAY ME!

Message edited by author 2005-11-13 20:22:33.

11/19/2005 06:26:44 PM · #203

I think we're back. Sorry for the time-out, but I finished that wedding so I'm back in the game. :)

Where are we?

I posted my logo and we're mostly working on logos, business cards and websites now, right? :)

Ok, post me a link to your current business card layout and I'll go thru them. Good to be back.

M

11/19/2005 06:31:17 PM · #204

I have nothing, I have been a slacker. I am ashamed of my slackerishness.

11/19/2005 06:58:00 PM · #205

*whip crack*

*stands Wave up in front of the class*

Alright - so what would you like your business card to have on it wave? One side or two? Glossy or matte and why? :)

What direction is your card going to go in - elegant, colorful, fun?

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/19/2005 08:10:55 PM · #206

Originally posted by mavrik:

umm. should I answer that before or after I actually get some sort of website built.

I was thinking of THIS as a template. CSS makes me happy.

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

11/19/2005 08:15:35 PM · #207

For the Photoreflect site, do I have to use one of their labs for order fulfillment, or can I take the order off of there and have it filled locally?

11/19/2005 08:16:22 PM · #208

Originally posted by mavrik:

umm, pictures and a kick-butt logo, one side - more direct I think. elegant and professional. probably glossy, but matte will do.

LKMote

Canon EOS-7D

11/20/2005 12:25:36 AM · #209

What program are you all using to make your business card?

11/20/2005 12:32:37 AM · #210

I use photoshop cs.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

11/20/2005 11:27:36 AM · #211

Originally posted by jpochard:

For the Photoreflect site, do I have to use one of their labs for order fulfillment, or can I take the order off of there and have it filled locally?

There is a way, It's add custom item...

11/21/2005 12:35:47 AM · #212

This is what I have so far on a logo/business card.

Not real sure on colors, this just matched a web template I was working on, so I could use some suggestions.

ES stands for Erin and Steve.

pgatt

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

11/21/2005 02:39:58 AM · #213

Had posted this earlier but here goes. There was some work that I think needed to do on it, but haven't got round to it.

Be good to see what people think anyways.

Logo:

Card:

11/21/2005 12:29:35 PM · #214

Originally posted by pgatt:

Had posted this earlier but here goes. There was some work that I think needed to do on it, but haven't got round to it.

Be good to see what people think anyways.
...

I like your card and logo Paul. Have you tried any versions with photo's built in? I think that was mentioned before, but I wondered how that might look also.

11/21/2005 05:32:29 PM · #215

Okay, two more advance stages of possible business card goodnes.

Here's b&W portriat version. Not sure on the placement of element here, kinda came out clunky.

And this is a full color one using a picture my wife took that I love, but is not a portrait.

I think this card flows much better overall, and looks more professional, but I'm not sure about using a bug/flower macro to promote a portrait business, though we do want to go into other areas also, so maybe it does work in the long run ... any ideas would be good.

Off so se Harry Potter. later.

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

11/21/2005 09:31:07 PM · #216

what about printing tow sets- or what about the two sided idea? You could have your flower with your contact info and then have a few portraits on the other side?

11/21/2005 09:32:26 PM · #217

Love the second card, wave. Very colorful - nice! I would definitely consider the 2-sided cards guys & gals - they are awesome! People ALWAYS flip just to see - tis nice to have something waiting.

pgatt

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

11/21/2005 09:51:06 PM · #218

Any thoughts on mine Mav?

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

11/21/2005 09:53:39 PM · #219

I think it needs a photo or less white - it's very bright and clear, which is good, but maybe on a 2nd side put a photo or put a faded opacity photo behind the text?

Apple iPhone

11/21/2005 10:17:01 PM · #220

logo

business card

the web site is coming along... needs to be finihsed uploading etc

Message edited by author 2005-11-21 22:17:41.

Beach_mel

Nikon D70s

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

11/23/2005 10:38:50 AM · #221

Here is my card, they just got here and I'm VERY happy with them.

I ordered from //www.overnightprints.com/main.php?A=uploader&new=yes&p=bc and can't say enough good things. A friend ordered hers from vista a week before me and still hasn't gotten hers.

jpochard

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/23/2005 06:32:50 PM · #222

Originally posted by oOWonderBreadOo:

Originally posted by jpochard:
For the Photoreflect site, do I have to use one of their labs for order fulfillment, or can I take the order off of there and have it filled locally?

There is a way, It's add custom item...

I guess my question is do I have to choose one of those labs and give them my credit card info, which I do not want to do? It looks like before I can "add custom item" I have to have a full association with one of their labs.

I guess I'm just not clear on how the whole order process for Photoreflect works. How do I get paid from the people who place an order? It sounded like if an order is placed, the lab charges MY credit card? I would appreciate some clarification for this foggy brained photographer :)

Thanks.

LKMote

Canon EOS-7D

11/25/2005 07:00:41 PM · #223

Here is my card. I am still working on it.

Brent_Ward