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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/17/2006 03:04:50 AM · #1

I've got a new business card for discussion.

Please post your thoughts, looking for honest feedback.

JRalston

Canon EOS-20D

04/17/2006 03:07:18 AM · #2

I think it is a decent design. However, I don't think it screams PHOTOGRAPHY. IMO, a photographers business card should include at least one image that makes the viewer WANT to have their pictures done by them, kwim?

Good luck :)

Anastasia

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

04/17/2006 03:27:10 AM · #3

I don't think it is necessary to have any photos on your buisness card. Imagine how often you have to update your cards if you find a better pic to put on.
As for me a buisness card has to provide only the contact information. Mine works:

crayon

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

04/17/2006 03:30:18 AM · #4

go either with a very simple and plain one, like Anastasia had, or go with something that says "photography" at a quick glance.

do not include sample work (its going to look poor on a name card size anyway) and do not make it too cramped.

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

04/17/2006 06:49:10 AM · #5

Edited the card a little - does this help? Or should I hack it apart and start again?

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

04/17/2006 07:12:02 AM · #6

Originally posted by pgatt:

Edited the card a little - does this help? Or should I hack it apart and start again?

Uhm.... the orange is very hard to read against the gray background in the bottom half of the card. I had the same problem about a month ago and after receiving advice here, ended up scrapping the entire thing and starting over. I'm pretty much done with the re-work (still settling on colors), but overally I'm much happier.

Moral of the story... Sometimes it is better to go back to the drawing board. :-)

Anastasia

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

04/17/2006 07:46:44 AM · #7

Originally posted by pgatt:

Edited the card a little - does this help? Or should I hack it apart and start again?

what I don'T like that the word PHOTOGRAPHY appears FOUR!!!! times...

JayWalk

Canon EOS-6D

04/17/2006 08:00:00 AM · #8

Good post... I just worked on my business card last night. Anyway regarding the above card, I personally am just not a fan of the orange color.

This is the one I started working on yesterday. Not sure what it is, but something is still not right about it.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

04/17/2006 08:00:51 AM · #9

JRalston - one is in the logo and two are part of web and email addresses. The fourth I think you mean is photographer - should I have image maker or CEO instead? I'm not sure I can come up with a fix for this one!

deapee

Kodak V803

04/17/2006 08:17:57 AM · #10

"fine art landscapes and commisioned work" -- take it out -- just write photography...you don't want to limit yourself on a business card for many obvious reasons.

JRalston

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

04/17/2006 08:21:37 AM · #11

Originally posted by pgatt:

I think ya have pegged the wrong gal ;o)