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06/27/2004 08:24:40 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
If somebody is web phobic well... they should seek a professional and not one of a photographic nature! ;-) |
Technology Therapy.. I can see a whole new business in this! :) LOL |
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06/27/2004 09:33:35 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by digistoune:
Just a few suggestions... The layout is good. I like the font for your name & title (would delete "amateur") but I would use a different one for the other info. Maybe Futura or Ariel - something not so tall. |
I was thinking more about this suggestion... Is it necessarily a bad thing to represent yourself as an amateur photographer? Assuming that someone is *not* a professional, and not actively and realistically pursuing going pro, they truly would be an amatuer... In this context a card is to give some exposure and a way to contact the photgrapher for prints.
I would suggest that where your paycheck comes form doesn't necesarily correlate to the quality of work, and that it's good to use the title "amateur photographer" is that is accurate. What does everyone else think?
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06/27/2004 09:36:36 PM · #28 |
| I think it should be "Photographer". |
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06/27/2004 09:59:49 PM · #29 |
Since all of my freelance work is digital, mine says:
"senior pixel engineer"
you can have fun with it and people tend to remember
it if it stands out for whatever reason.
- chris |
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06/27/2004 10:09:27 PM · #30 |
Hi,
For what its worth, here's the card I made a few months ago to bring with me to the first art exhibit I entered:
At first I hardly ever handed them out, but now I have to admit I've been handing them out every chance I get - putting in fishbowls for free lunch drawings, using them to write other information for people, etc. I used one of my images that I thought would appeal to the most people and printed them on Avery business cards on my inkjet (there are different types you can get from them, some are heavier weight paper than others). I am getting ready to redo with my new phone number, and am going to have them printed at a printer this time. I remember I put it on here for opinions on color, etc., and got a lot of help from the great people on this site!
bj |
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06/27/2004 10:10:40 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by xion:
I think it should be "Photographer". |
Me too!
Oh wait - I said that in the first place :-O |
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06/27/2004 10:12:27 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by animes2k:
Since all of my freelance work is digital, mine says:
"senior pixel engineer"
you can have fun with it and people tend to remember
it if it stands out for whatever reason.
- chris |
That's cute - very creative! |
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06/27/2004 10:27:18 PM · #33 |
If you are targetting a certain market, you could have ..Fashion Photographer, Sports Photgrapher, Press Photographer ......
But Amateur, Professional or Wannabe on the card is stupid in my opinion. |
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06/27/2004 10:33:51 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by cghubbell:
I was thinking more about this suggestion... Is it necessarily a bad thing to represent yourself as an amateur photographer? Assuming that someone is *not* a professional, and not actively and realistically pursuing going pro, they truly would be an amatuer... In this context a card is to give some exposure and a way to contact the photgrapher for prints.
I would suggest that where your paycheck comes form doesn't necesarily correlate to the quality of work, and that it's good to use the title "amateur photographer" is that is accurate. What does everyone else think? |
Well - if someone gave you a card that said "Amateur M.D." or "Amateur Plumber" or "Amateur Attorney".. what would you do with it?
1) If you think you are an amateur - you will become one.
2) Amateur to many will equate to "cheap" or "low prices"
3) If you really do feel amateurish - maybe you should wait a while.
Just be extra well prepared and work hard - your images will speak for you.
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06/27/2004 11:22:23 PM · #35 |
I think "amateurs" by definition would not even have a "business" card ...
Have it say "photography" instead of "photographer" if you want it to sound less pretentious -- anyone is qualified to run a photography business, as long as they hire talented photographers if they're not one themselves. |
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06/29/2004 10:25:25 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by KarenB:
Originally posted by wwwavenger:
My business card says
Ryan O'Horo
Photographer
//www.floridascapes.com
I can be contacted through my website. |
except.. believe it or not.. not everyone has access to the web. I have also come across anti-web people. they don't want it.
a telephone number is a must. |
I always keep a pen with me to write my cell number on the cards. I use the cards to hand out to people interested in my photography, not my services.
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06/29/2004 12:41:05 PM · #37 |
A thought just occurred to me. How about printing a release form on the back. Name ____, Date _____, Location _____ & Signature ________________ and a simple, short release statement. Then, when you need a release, give them two cards, fill out the back of one and sign it and give the signed release back to you.
What do you think??? |
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06/29/2004 01:09:32 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
A thought just occurred to me. How about printing a release form on the back. Name ____, Date _____, Location _____ & Signature ________________ and a simple, short release statement. Then, when you need a release, give them two cards, fill out the back of one and sign it and give the signed release back to you.
What do you think??? |
Great idea! You could also print it on some label stock so you could stick it on a business card, piece of paper, napkin, or other handy matrix. |
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06/29/2004 02:29:34 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by animes2k:
- chris |
I love the use of the fischer price phone - classy and memorable and obviously very 'on topic' for the card.
I'm thinking a camera phone might be a good option too...
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06/29/2004 08:29:28 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
A thought just occurred to me. How about printing a release form on the back. Name ____, Date _____, Location _____ & Signature ________________ and a simple, short release statement. Then, when you need a release, give them two cards, fill out the back of one and sign it and give the signed release back to you.
What do you think??? |
My friend who does some stock photography actually has that on his card. He says it's worked well for him, and he never has to lug around bulky release forms.
Message edited by author 2004-06-29 20:29:57.
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06/29/2004 10:04:46 PM · #41 |
What wording would be used for a "simple short release statement" that fits on the back of a card
any ideas?
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06/29/2004 10:07:54 PM · #42 |
Originally posted by Refracted:
My friend who does some stock photography actually has that on his card. He says it's worked well for him, and he never has to lug around bulky release forms. |
Can you ask if he's willing to share (the text)? |
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06/29/2004 10:23:08 PM · #43 |
//www.netwrite-publish.com/model_release_form.htm
That site has a sample release form. I mocked it up on the back of cards I made in PhotoDeluxe and it fit, but I haven't printed it out yet, so we'll see, I'll work on it after "Extraordinary" starts. ^_^
"Unpaid Model Release
I __________________________ hereby release my interests in photographs taken of me today by *insert my name* for the purpose, including publicity and advertisements, and acknowledge that no payment has been made to me.
I acknowledge that I generously give my interest in the photograph and its future use to the photographer who took the pictures, and wish him/her well.
Contact Information:
Signature:"
Message edited by author 2004-06-29 22:56:12.
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