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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

04/09/2006 08:23:02 PM · #1

Considering I'm a photographer and should be creative...I'm having a hard time coming up with anything creative for a business card. This is all I've come up with so far. It's obviously VERY plain.

If anyone has ideas I'm open to them! Or if you're bored and would like to come up a new design that would be great, too! There's actually a PSD card template here.

Message edited by author 2006-04-09 20:28:41.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

04/09/2006 09:16:14 PM · #2

At the size that you have presented it looks pretty good, but can't help that when shrinken down to card size that it's impact would be diminished.

Would a tall size up be an unprofessional style business card? Maybe Have the image of the waterfall running down the long end of the card.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/09/2006 09:22:39 PM · #3

Even though I have seen some amazing looking business cards on DPC that people have put up, sometimes I still prefer the simple approach.

04/09/2006 11:29:54 PM · #4

Thanks, Welland, I can try that.

Neil, thanks. It is simple...lol! I do think it looks clean and neat though. Not sure how much impact it would have on someone though...?

I'll see what I can do tomorrow and will check in again.

Thanks!

MrHllywd07

04/09/2006 11:32:03 PM · #5

I think it is simple, to the point, and not too busy. I think it is great.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/16/2006 05:52:56 PM · #6

Any of these better?

Message edited by author 2006-04-16 17:54:34.

cfischl

Canon EOS-40D

04/16/2006 05:55:47 PM · #7

I am a very big fan of the middle one. The picture on that one is significantly more interesting than the first one you posted.

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon

04/16/2006 05:57:12 PM · #8

Thank you very much, Charles. That's the one I seem to be leaning towards as well.

mecfcosta

Canon EOS-30D

04/16/2006 05:58:52 PM · #9

I agree with cfishchl. The middle one has a really nice design, as well as the bottom one. But the text in the middle one looks better.

Olympus 17.5-45mm f/3.5-5.6

04/16/2006 06:02:59 PM · #10

Thanks, Maria!

kirsty_mcn

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

04/16/2006 06:13:31 PM · #11

ditto middle one. 'Specially prefer the white-on-black and the new picture. (nothing wrong with the other picture, but 2nd is more original/dynamic)

04/16/2006 06:19:06 PM · #12

Thanks for your thoughts, Kirsty!

Thank you all for the quick responses. Looks like I'll go with the middle one. Been putting this off for too long! ;-)

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

04/16/2006 06:21:43 PM · #13

The middle one is great. Just don't smudge your number on the real one.

:-)

Message edited by author 2006-04-16 18:21:54.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

04/16/2006 06:25:52 PM · #14

LOL, you had me worried for a minute and I just had to go back and make sure I uploaded the right one!

Thanks for commenting, James!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

04/16/2006 06:50:09 PM · #15

The new ones are really impressive.

Rikki

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/16/2006 06:52:37 PM · #16

Great job Jen! The edits are very impressive. I like the middle one in particular.

biggis

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

04/16/2006 06:54:01 PM · #17

I like the middle one

04/16/2006 06:58:01 PM · #18

Thanks you Welland, Rikki, and Birgir!

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

04/16/2006 06:59:10 PM · #19

Maybe you can design one for me?

How much are these costing you?

If you don't mind me asking.

04/16/2006 07:06:02 PM · #20

Originally posted by rex:

Maybe you can design one for me?

How much are these costing you?

If you don't mind me asking.

Haha! Me design one for you? I took me a year to get mine together! LOL Seriously! :-) I could give it a go though if you'd like. Let me know what your ideas are.

I didn't pay much. 250 Premium cards with free glossy for $3.99. I can't remember I think there was a $4.99 upload (my own image) fee. So, maybe $9.00 plus shipping ($5, $8, or more depending on speed).

VistaPrint.com is who I used. I've used them for my parents business in the past and they do nice work. Can't beat the free stuff offers either. Free meaning pay S&H only.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

04/16/2006 07:08:40 PM · #21

For example, here are the two orders I placed today.

174-001 Business Card Magnet 25 FREE
083-001 Custom Return Address Labels 140 FREE
134-001 Custom Return Address Labels 140 FREE
269-001 Free Small Rubber Stamps 1 FREE
744-001 Small Ink Pad - Black
- INCLUDED
752-001 Small Housing - Black
- INCLUDED
084-001 Standard Postcards 100 FREE
956-001 Postcards - Glossy Finish
- INCLUDED
907-001 Postcards - Printed Backside
- INCLUDED
961-001 Customization
- INCLUDED
Uploaded Logos
901-001 Uploaded Logo 1 $ 4.99
Subtotal: $ 4.99
Shipping & Processing: $ 13.90
Tax: $ 0.00
Total: $ 18.89

and

079-001 Custom Business Cards 250 $ 3.99
912-001 Premium/Custom Business Cards - Blank Backside
- INCLUDED
904-001 Business Cards - Glossy Finish
- INCLUDED
272-001 Customized Small Self-Inking Stamps 1 $ 1.49
745-001 Small Ink Pad - Red
- INCLUDED
753-001 Small Housing - Red
- INCLUDED
083-001 Custom Return Address Labels 140 FREE
134-001 Custom Return Address Labels 140 FREE
174-001 Business Card Magnet 25 FREE
Uploaded Logos
901-001 Uploaded Logo 1 $ 4.99
Subtotal: $ 10.47
Shipping & Processing: $ 14.90
Tax: $ 0.00
Total: $ 25.37

Cheap enough? :-)

cfischl

Canon EOS-40D

04/16/2006 07:11:55 PM · #22

where did you order from?