I used the advantage of an 8-up layout to have the same card with different backgrounds...
chris
I really like all the images, and I think the text is clean simple. I don't think the text orientation works for the 5 horizontal images.
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My event card...
Here's a card that I had printed up for distributing at events where I happen to be shooting. Pretty simple & straightforward: get to the website and you'll find pictures of this event there! Got a ton of them for basically nothing when VistaPrint was running a good sale.
I specifically wanted something that didn't have a ph. number on it in this case, since I give them out to lots of random folks & I don't have a dedicated business line at this point. Note that the actual cards have about half as much gutter around the edges as this image does; this is a direct export of the template they give you to work from (which has edge guides).
A leave behind that supplements my postcard mailing.
tcphoto - I like this design! nice, simple and elegant..but the drop shadow is a bit distracting..especially on the small print on the bottom...I can’t read it. It looks ok with the name and phone number though
:rofl
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tcphoto - I like this design! nice, simple and elegant..but the drop shadow is a bit distracting..especially on the small print on the bottom...I can’t read it. It looks ok with the name and phone number though
Yes, it doesn't really look clear at 82dpi. I'll take a look at it and make an adjustment.
Here is my most recent version. better than the first?
I like the idea of using one photo for a background but can't seem to pick just one (i do weddings and babies mainly...should i do a few different cards?)
the blue diamond background matched my website
still not sure about the "life and love...through a lens"....?
open for input...good and bad
I like it too... you probably already caught this.. but though should be through.
What a great thread! would love some opinions on mine.
Okay, my name is on here 4 different times!! Is there anything piece of info I can do without?
and what is the general consenus on using www or not?
back...
Heather,
I love the back!
I would recomend you take of your name (above your number)...it's already in your photography name so people will know who they are calling already.
also, putting www. before your web address will look cleaner and less confusing. If you have your email address in your web footer or a contact page on your website...you may not even need your email on your card...it will bring more viewers to your site to see your work before they contact you (just make contacting you via email easy to find on your site)
just a thought. great work!
:rofl
~Crystal www.crystalclearphotos.com "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
This is an older version of my card, the only I have access to at the moment. (I'm away on someone elses rig) GRR. I just discovered my website doesn't have a menu in MSIE 6.x. Time to make some changes I guess, namely an alternate simple text nav bar on the bottom.
I love the back!
I would recomend you take of your name (above your number)...it's already in your photography name so people will know who they are calling already.
also, putting www. before your web address will look cleaner and less confusing. If you have your email address in your web footer or a contact page on your website...you may not even need your email on your card...it will bring more viewers to your site to see your work before they contact you (just make contacting you via email easy to find on your site)
just a thought. great work!
I tried it your way also.
I thinking I like it like this and then doing the picture on the back.....
If anyone handed me a card like that I would be compelled to check out the website. And if contact information is at the site why put it on the card also? Take a note from Andy's successful way of writing a telephone number on the card when necessary. It gives you an additional moment of face time with a potential client and maybe a handshake as well. Learn to close the sale, not paper the walls.
If anyone handed me a card like that I would be compelled to check out the website. And if contact information is at the site why put it on the card also? Take a note from Andy's successful way of writing a telephone number on the card when necessary. It gives you an additional moment of face time with a potential client and maybe a handshake as well. Learn to close the sale, not paper the walls.
Good luck.
your brilliant! thank you for your reply and of course your advice!
I like your logo, and the white front. It definitely does not need so much information, as Angelo noted. I also like the back with just the positioning statement, no hard data. The front, with your logo, your URL, the back with the pic and the tagline, and I think you're all set. Maybe include the phone number, if you want to cater to the old school folks out there. But there's lots of style to the card. Just stay out of the way, and let the style come through.
Here is my most recent version. better than the first?
I like the idea of using one photo for a background but can't seem to pick just one (i do weddings and babies mainly...should i do a few different cards?)
the blue diamond background matched my website
still not sure about the "life and love...through a lens"....?
open for input...good and bad
Maybe I'm wrong but did you ever change it so it really says "ThRough" a lens and not "though' a lens"
Any other thoughts on "Life & love...through a lens" slogan?
My husband and I are getting tripped up on the wording...the words are what I want to say, I just dont know if I'm saying it right.....
I'll actually pm this since it's been a while...
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This is my latest card. Just the minimal info on the front. I add my phone number on the back when appropriate. What do you think - too minimal?
The two lines of the title are centred as a group but then justified left, your name is justified right, and the URL is centred.
This can be very distracting so I suggest all text should be centred. The image also lends itself to this treatment for the wording, being bordered on both sides by the trees, thereby drawing the eye towards the centre.
You could also consider moving your name down much closer to the URL as it obstructs the image at present. This would let your very good image speak for you more effectively.
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I really like all the images, and I think the text is clean simple. I don't think the text orientation works for the 5 horizontal images.
Here's a card that I had printed up for distributing at events where I happen to be shooting. Pretty simple & straightforward: get to the website and you'll find pictures of this event there! Got a ton of them for basically nothing when VistaPrint was running a good sale.
I specifically wanted something that didn't have a ph. number on it in this case, since I give them out to lots of random folks & I don't have a dedicated business line at this point. Note that the actual cards have about half as much gutter around the edges as this image does; this is a direct export of the template they give you to work from (which has edge guides).
A leave behind that supplements my postcard mailing.
tcphoto - I like this design! nice, simple and elegant..but the drop shadow is a bit distracting..especially on the small print on the bottom...I can’t read it. It looks ok with the name and phone number though
~Crystal
www.crystalclearphotos.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
Yes, it doesn't really look clear at 82dpi. I'll take a look at it and make an adjustment.
Front:
back:
Jake: Hit it.
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I like it too... you probably already caught this.. but though should be through.
thanx! ya, i tend to type too fast for my own good...i have since changed it to "seeing life through the lens" my website is all done too, to match!
~Crystal
www.crystalclearphotos.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
Back
And a promotional card
Okay, my name is on here 4 different times!! Is there anything piece of info I can do without?
and what is the general consenus on using www or not?
back...
I love the back!
I would recomend you take of your name (above your number)...it's already in your photography name so people will know who they are calling already.
also, putting www. before your web address will look cleaner and less confusing. If you have your email address in your web footer or a contact page on your website...you may not even need your email on your card...it will bring more viewers to your site to see your work before they contact you (just make contacting you via email easy to find on your site)
just a thought. great work!
~Crystal
www.crystalclearphotos.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
This is an older version of my card, the only I have access to at the moment. (I'm away on someone elses rig) GRR. I just discovered my website doesn't have a menu in MSIE 6.x. Time to make some changes I guess, namely an alternate simple text nav bar on the bottom.
regular site
oo
smug site
I love the back also; so much so I would make it the front, adding only your URL (no "www")
grammar edit: "moments like this should last..."
or; "moments like this captured..."
font edit: I think you need a lighter, sans serif font to coordinate better with that which you used for "forever"
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I think I may actually like this idea. I changed to your suggestions.. what do you think?
I kept the font I had only because it's the font I use for everything else but I did change it to light so it's not as harsh.
To me the card feels a bit naked but I guess less is better.
I tried it your way also.
I thinking I like it like this and then doing the picture on the back.....
I"m sorry, I'm so indecisive it's annoying.
or....
Are there polls somewhere on this forum??
I really like that.
If anyone handed me a card like that I would be compelled to check out the website. And if contact information is at the site why put it on the card also? Take a note from Andy's successful way of writing a telephone number on the card when necessary. It gives you an additional moment of face time with a potential client and maybe a handshake as well. Learn to close the sale, not paper the walls.
Good luck.
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your brilliant! thank you for your reply and of course your advice!
why yes, I am!
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I like your logo, and the white front. It definitely does not need so much information, as Angelo noted. I also like the back with just the positioning statement, no hard data. The front, with your logo, your URL, the back with the pic and the tagline, and I think you're all set. Maybe include the phone number, if you want to cater to the old school folks out there. But there's lots of style to the card. Just stay out of the way, and let the style come through.
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Maybe I'm wrong but did you ever change it so it really says "ThRough" a lens and not "though' a lens"
I'll actually pm this since it's been a while...
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yes it is now this
Front:
~Crystal
www.crystalclearphotos.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
~Crystal
www.crystalclearphotos.com
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by what takes our breath away"
Portrait, Wedding & Event Photography
isn't your name and the URL enough?
very nice
(um, lose the www)
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This can be very distracting so I suggest all text should be centred. The image also lends itself to this treatment for the wording, being bordered on both sides by the trees, thereby drawing the eye towards the centre.
You could also consider moving your name down much closer to the URL as it obstructs the image at present. This would let your very good image speak for you more effectively.
Thanks for the advice, I'll try your suggestions.
-Ken
Portrait, Wedding & Event Photography