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01/09/2007 09:16:23 AM · #1
Anyone care to share some opinions on my business card?

Thanks!

01/09/2007 09:25:01 AM · #2
i like it, very nice and clean
01/09/2007 09:27:31 AM · #3
Left a comment.
01/09/2007 09:35:45 AM · #4
I like it. What program did you use for it? I want to do a business card for my equine photography, but can't find a template I like. Is this done with special software?
01/09/2007 09:41:04 AM · #5
I used a blank 2 x 3.5" Photoshop CS2 document to drop in one of my pictures and crop it, added the text in Photoshop too. I'm still working on the printing part.
01/09/2007 09:42:52 AM · #6
Clear and to the point. Most people cannot take a picture like this so it could give them the impression that you are REALLY good even without seeing your work. It is all about the first impression! Good work.
01/09/2007 09:50:24 AM · #7
One commentor said that the image doesn't scream "portrait photographer" but I'd add that the image doesn't scream...wedding, event or sports either. It's a nice shot but it doesn't convey too much. Other than that, the card is clean and uncomplicated which is great.
01/09/2007 09:50:38 AM · #8
Why a nature image if you proclaim to do "Weddings, Events, Portrait, Sports"? Go for a picture with people.
Otherwise well done.
01/09/2007 09:52:59 AM · #9
Originally posted by eyewave:

Why a nature image if you proclaim to do "Weddings, Events, Portrait, Sports"? Go for a picture with people.
Otherwise well done.

Agreed.
01/09/2007 09:57:34 AM · #10
I like the image and the design, but I think that the image on the card says one thing about your photography and the words say another. I would either find an image that better suits what the card reads or just use a simple graphic.
01/09/2007 10:05:50 AM · #11
Personally I don't think that it absolutely has to be a picture of something you're hoping to photograph as others are suggesting. In fact, I think it's kind of clever that your last name is "Mow" and you're showing blades of grass -- I found that to be kinda clever, personally.

I dunno. Considering most people hand you a business card with nothing more than printing on it, having a card that shows a nice example of a photo is nice. It would be nearly impossible to find a single shot that encompasses every type of photography you hope to do anyway... unless you have a portrait of a bride playing in a corporate football game or something.

My only STRONG criticism is that you left off your web site address. WHY? Not everyone is going to automatically know to go to your web site based on seeing your domain name in your e-mail address.

Message edited by author 2007-01-09 10:07:00.
01/09/2007 10:07:07 AM · #12
well I think the current photo works great for it for the reason its NOT any ONE thing listed on the card and shows that he is creative. At least it's not black with a single lens flair on it like 90% of the photographer ad's here. And sorry for being a little off topic but what is it with the lens flairs if photog's dont like them for the most part then why use them in your advertising...

/rant_off

Anyway after spending 9 years in advertising, IMHO I think the card is great and should keep it the way it is. BTW Matt in the end if you like it thats what counts.

-dave
01/09/2007 10:27:50 AM · #13
The card is nice and every one seems to like it. Since 'options'are important part of decision making, i provide you with a few.

- You can create a complimentary or a similar color vertical band on the left and put you text there as the background is interacting with the text.

- You can also go in for a both side printing by extending the graphic equally between the two sides and leaving the rest with a base color.

01/09/2007 10:39:30 AM · #14
Thanks for the replies everyone - I really appreciate the advice.

So the major critique is the disconnect between the words of what I'm selling and the photography itself.

Do you think it would work to just remove the "Weddings" etc... and just include my URL?

Message edited by author 2007-01-09 10:44:48.
01/09/2007 10:51:17 AM · #15
Originally posted by mattmow:

Do you think it would work to just remove the "Weddings" etc...

I wouldn't...
01/09/2007 11:07:37 AM · #16
The card demonstrates a wonderful talent. However, the words wedding, events, etc. suggests to me that you are available as a photographer to capture the special moments in a life. The two (words & photo) seem not to be in sync with each other. Also, if you do include words, try another font for the descriptors to pull them out. But I really do love the photo.
01/09/2007 12:07:33 PM · #17
Text is way to uniform.

The Top Title is good. But might I suggest some variance. Perhaps change the "Weddings, Portraits, Events, Sports" and instead of using white text. Enlarge several font sizes and use masks and make transparent so as to make it look like they're indented or something.
01/09/2007 03:31:27 PM · #18
I look at other people's designs all the time and I like this better than most.
The water droplet looks too blown out on my monitor but I'm not sure if it's ... uh ... my monitor.

The design is good compositionally but i think the type should be a bit stronger (bolder) and maybe even simpler (like futura bold). Overall though it appeals to me - just getting the info out with an attractive colorful image is important so assuming the image is good quality I'd just make the type Futura bold (that's me of course).
01/09/2007 03:39:22 PM · #19
Originally posted by theSaj:

Text is way to uniform.

The Top Title is good. But might I suggest some variance. Perhaps change the "Weddings, Portraits, Events, Sports" and instead of using white text. Enlarge several font sizes and use masks and make transparent so as to make it look like they're indented or something.

I agree it's too uniform, but don't go overboard with fancy fonts. Also, reverse type against a busy background is harder to read, so maybe make your white type a little bolder and/or add a tiny bit of dark drop-shadow to make it more legible.
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