Is there significance to the orange or reason for the large block of a plain color?
Great picture, just a quick idea maybe a gradient fade to the orange to tie the to together. There is a very distinct seperation there but you really don't use the space.
I actually like how you differentiated the mikeshots from the www and the .com. I had thought about lowering the text size of the www and the .com on mine.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
It's not that you need to use the same font as the rest of your card necessarily, but that looks better to my eye (which has - as you've seen in this thread) led me astray before :uhoh
Hey Mike thanks for the feedback.
Bump for other feedback on my card please, a half dozen or so posts above.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
I just started shooting motocross practices and races a few weeks ago. I wanted a nice, simple card with my web address and contact info. I'm sure I'll redesign this a few dozen times, but it's a start.
I like it a lot. I'd see if there was some way to move the email addy into the border. The shot is fantastic. If I were a rider I would be thinking, "Man, if he could make me look like this!"
I just started shooting motocross practices and races a few weeks ago. I wanted a nice, simple card with my web address and contact info. I'm sure I'll redesign this a few dozen times, but it's a start.
I don't like the placement of your email address. It gets lost for one and 2 it fails to be CRAPpy (Contrast, Repitition, Alignment, Proximity). It's just in there haphazardly. If anything for starters it should be aligned with the right edge of the .com above it.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Is there significance to the orange or reason for the large block of a plain color?
Great picture, just a quick idea maybe a gradient fade to the orange to tie the to together. There is a very distinct seperation there but you really don't use the space.
I actually like how you differentiated the mikeshots from the www and the .com. I had thought about lowering the text size of the www and the .com on mine.
Thanks. I hadn't thought about a gradient fade into the orange. I sampled the orange from a part of the bike and figured the web address was bold enough that it wouldn't be a big deal. I didn't even want to use the orange, but that's basically the full frame of the image that was shot, so I had nothing left to fill the right side of the card. I had a previous version with the e-mail address much smaller and aligned next to the orange block, but it was way to small on the printed card. I just couldn't figure out a better way to place the e-mail address on the orange section, aside from rotating it 90 degrees counterclockwise, but then it would have taken away from the web address. Thanks for the great advice everyone!
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My bad didn't realize you change that up.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
Thanks. I hadn't thought about a gradient fade into the orange. I sampled the orange from a part of the bike and figured the web address was bold enough that it wouldn't be a big deal. I didn't even want to use the orange, but that's basically the full frame of the image that was shot, so I had nothing left to fill the right side of the card. I had a previous version with the e-mail address much smaller and aligned next to the orange block, but it was way to small on the printed card. I just couldn't figure out a better way to place the e-mail address on the orange section, aside from rotating it 90 degrees counterclockwise, but then it would have taken away from the web address. Thanks for the great advice everyone!
Maybe break the email address into two lines to fit into the orange.
mmort@
charter.net
Also another idea I just had for the open orange space. Create some mud splatter on it. That would stand out and break up the bold orange but also stand out on it well.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
Maybe break the email address into two lines to fit into the orange.
mmort@
charter.net
Also another idea I just had for the open orange space. Create some mud splatter on it. That would stand out and break up the bold orange but also stand out on it well.
I would embrace the orange, make it wider, put the email in there.
If I were you, I'd get an email address that is more professional. mmort@charter.net doesn't seem very business-like. You've already got the domain, spend some time figuring out how to set up an email address to that domain. mike@mikeshots.com would look much more professional and would only re-enforce your website's address.
Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance.
Here's it with some mud. Just a quick example to see the possibility.
What cha think? Maybe even a catchy theme to go with it. I get muddy so you don't have to.
"A photo is like a hamburger. You can get one from McDonalds for $1, one from Chili's for $5, or one from Ruth's Chris for $15. You usually get what you pay for, but don't expect a Ruth's Chris burger at a McDonalds price, if you want that, go cook it yourself." - me
I like the mud a lot. Thanks for the great ideas! Maybe I'll get a t-shirt made that says, "I get muddy so you don't have to" on the back. I can wear it while I'm shooting!
It's clear that most, if not all, the cards discussed in this thread have been designed by amateurs. It's also clear that many of the cards are the products of well-intentioned folk with not the slightest knowledge or skill in the area of graphic design.
I have to say that when I first read this I sensed a patronizing attitude and clear condescension towards people that are simply showing their creativity.....and just by saying "no offence" doesn't excuse you.
I have to say that when I first read this I sensed a patronizing attitude and clear condescension towards people that are simply showing their creativity.....and just by saying "no offence" doesn't excuse you.
That is a pretty old post that has already been hashed over.
But one point I would like to make is that creative types are the worst when it comes to sensitivity to critique. So posts that ruffle the feathers are really easy to come across. Learning to deal with such critique is invaluable. So don't dismiss the comments out of hand because of a percieved attitude, instead learn to see the point that is being made. Many times they hold a lot of truth, and that is why they ruffle the feathers the most.
Being challenged to do better than you think is possible is in reality worth more than solid gold. And his comments in particular (which I took to heart) helped me in my card design like few others did.
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"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
I have to say that when I first read this I sensed a patronizing attitude and clear condescension towards people that are simply showing their creativity.....and just by saying "no offence" doesn't excuse you.
This is probably an out of work graphic designer that spent 4 years of his life in school to be replaced by generic templates on a website, because nobody wants to pay a $130 consulting fee for a $14.95 box of business cards. :D
When I'm a millionaire, I'll do the above. Right now, I just want my name and number in their hands. I don't care if it looks like vomit on an Easter Seal as long as it gets noticed and they have my info.
I like the mud a lot. Thanks for the great ideas! Maybe I'll get a t-shirt made that says, "I get muddy so you don't have to" on the back. I can wear it while I'm shooting!
They're pretty cheap, the shirts are high quality (none of that iron on crap. The fabric fibers are actually dyed) and you can order ONE shirt if you want. The other places make you order a minimum of 4-6+ usually. They really do a great job. Also consider Smugmug, if you can design a photo to be printed on the shirt instead.
This post has been inspirational in my card design....
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We don't take pictures, but we will fix those
damaged or screwed up by others.
Just send me the pieces and we'll digitally tape them back together. We can fix stuff like redeye and take a lazy lab pup out of the bride and groom formal shot. We canprobablyreplace your lazy ex-brother-in-law and put the new one in. Digital removal of beer cans will result in custom charges depending on the number of cans. 2" x 2" pics can be enlarged up to 16" x 20" if you hang it on a high wall. email meorgive me a calland we'll see what we can do
Here's mine, I DON'T recommed using avery as i find their templates leave A LOT to be desired And they certainly didn't help me any when it came time for printing
like the suggestions for the pro cards, i wonder if santa will bring me a set of those
This is the first one I did, and I have another that i have used more recently...lemme see if i can find it again!!!
one for the horsey events... I'll probably reduce the TMP size, make the TMP font slightly darker, and increase the font size of my name and web addy. I just cooked this up a few minutes ago
Looking for feedback...
I've never had a photo business card... so I'm trying to come up with a design. The company name, URL, and phone are all bogus (just placeholders).
I used a business card template, and all the text is at the edge of the "safe" zone, so it won't be cut. I know the picture is a bit grainy (Sony DSC-P7, 3 MegPixel), printed small I don't think that should be an issue. But I could be wrong!
Let me know what you think! I'm definitely new at this...
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Great picture, just a quick idea maybe a gradient fade to the orange to tie the to together. There is a very distinct seperation there but you really don't use the space.
I actually like how you differentiated the mikeshots from the www and the .com. I had thought about lowering the text size of the www and the .com on mine.
Hey Mike thanks for the feedback.
Bump for other feedback on my card please, a half dozen or so posts above.
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Yeah, you can link the post in your post.
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I like it a lot. I'd see if there was some way to move the email addy into the border. The shot is fantastic. If I were a rider I would be thinking, "Man, if he could make me look like this!"
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
Thanks. I hadn't thought about a gradient fade into the orange. I sampled the orange from a part of the bike and figured the web address was bold enough that it wouldn't be a big deal. I didn't even want to use the orange, but that's basically the full frame of the image that was shot, so I had nothing left to fill the right side of the card. I had a previous version with the e-mail address much smaller and aligned next to the orange block, but it was way to small on the printed card. I just couldn't figure out a better way to place the e-mail address on the orange section, aside from rotating it 90 degrees counterclockwise, but then it would have taken away from the web address. Thanks for the great advice everyone!
My bad didn't realize you change that up.
Maybe break the email address into two lines to fit into the orange.
mmort@
charter.net
Also another idea I just had for the open orange space. Create some mud splatter on it. That would stand out and break up the bold orange but also stand out on it well.
I would embrace the orange, make it wider, put the email in there.
I like the mud idea.
Dgrin FAQ | Me | Workshops
http://photos.mikelanestudios.com/
What cha think? Maybe even a catchy theme to go with it. I get muddy so you don't have to.
I have to say that when I first read this I sensed a patronizing attitude and clear condescension towards people that are simply showing their creativity.....and just by saying "no offence" doesn't excuse you.
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That is a pretty old post that has already been hashed over.
But one point I would like to make is that creative types are the worst when it comes to sensitivity to critique. So posts that ruffle the feathers are really easy to come across. Learning to deal with such critique is invaluable. So don't dismiss the comments out of hand because of a percieved attitude, instead learn to see the point that is being made. Many times they hold a lot of truth, and that is why they ruffle the feathers the most.
Being challenged to do better than you think is possible is in reality worth more than solid gold. And his comments in particular (which I took to heart) helped me in my card design like few others did.
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
This has been a fun thread to read. I'm a little late to the game, but here's my latest card:
Not sure it has anything to do with the card or any of this "creative" stuff, but business had been exceptional of late.
www.finesart.com
...or people that 'think' they are creative.
When I'm a millionaire, I'll do the above. Right now, I just want my name and number in their hands. I don't care if it looks like vomit on an Easter Seal as long as it gets noticed and they have my info.
Steve
http://www.downriverphotography.com
BizDev Account Manager
Image Specialist & Pro Concierge
http://www.downriverphotography.com
They're pretty cheap, the shirts are high quality (none of that iron on crap. The fabric fibers are actually dyed) and you can order ONE shirt if you want. The other places make you order a minimum of 4-6+ usually. They really do a great job. Also consider Smugmug, if you can design a photo to be printed on the shirt instead.
Steve
http://www.downriverphotography.com
BizDev Account Manager
Image Specialist & Pro Concierge
http://www.downriverphotography.com
them back together. We can fix stuff like redeye
and take a lazy lab pup out of the bride and groom
formal shot. We canprobably replace your lazy
ex-brother-in-law and put the new one in.
Digital removal of beer cans will result in custom charges depending on the number of cans.
2" x 2" pics can be enlarged up to 16" x 20" if you hang it on a high wall.
"Failure is feedback. And feedback is the breakfast of champions." - fortune cookie
http://www.dianeschafer.com
Very true...
Russ
like the suggestions for the pro cards, i wonder if santa will bring me a set of those
This is the first one I did, and I have another that i have used more recently...lemme see if i can find it again!!!
Here is mine, by the way:
Feel free to contact me
The people I've given these to seem to like 'em.
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I've never had a photo business card... so I'm trying to come up with a design. The company name, URL, and phone are all bogus (just placeholders).
I used a business card template, and all the text is at the edge of the "safe" zone, so it won't be cut. I know the picture is a bit grainy (Sony DSC-P7, 3 MegPixel), printed small I don't think that should be an issue. But I could be wrong!
Let me know what you think! I'm definitely new at this...