Agree, the blue one with the reflection looks great. I think you've nailed it. Now go away and don't look at it for a week. If after that you still like it the instant you look at it then you're on to a winner.
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I like this design best. Is there a way you could make the "road" cross the "mountain" to make more of an "A" for Azimuth? What if the top of the road was the only line you used and just a bit bigger--same orientation and a tad bit lower.
I like the idea of the fill color looking like a mountain. The logo is simple and if I look at it, I think I 'get' it.
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I've merged the individual threads regarding logo design with the "business card" thread as a matter of housekeeping, keeping similar /related subjects grouped together.
Alright, we've moved on a little, picked some mellow blues, and added some text, and we're liking it. Tell us what you think! This one has a transparent background, so it might not show too well against the colors of this forum, but let's try to ignore that since I'm lazy. And it looks fairly neat as a watermark as well.
I really like the progress you've made on the logo! This version is really great. I really like it without the background. I know that on some photos you'll need the background so the text shows on a photo, but I would say use it without the background as much as possible.
My only other nit is the "Adventure Photography" line. I think with the large A in Azimuth, it's a bit too much to have the A and P in the second line also larger. Try them at the same height as the rest of the text, it'll make the overall look a little less busy. Also, try that second line in a san serif font (Helvetica, Arial, etc). In your watermark, the second line is pretty hard to read. A san serif font would be clearer for that line.
...I think with the large A in Azimuth, it's a bit too much to have the A and P in the second line also larger. Try them at the same height as the rest of the text, it'll make the overall look a little less busy. Also, try that second line in a san serif font (Helvetica, Arial, etc). In your watermark, the second line is pretty hard to read. A san serif font would be clearer for that line.
Overall, great work on this version!
I also like this a lot and I would apply CW's suggestions to the word Azimuth as well.
So it looks like I'm in need of a card... I sold four prints to my dentist a month ago and he called asking for cards to hand out to all the people inquiring about buying prints :ivar
The site is a blog with weekly updates of photos of the town. I was trying to find a thread/post that went through strategies of designing a card but, after reading 20+ pages of this thread, decided to post my best efforts. I'm interested in a single-sided card as it will likely be taped under the photographs on the wall. Also will hand out at other times.
Here's what I have so far:
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I think it is too wordy. A saying from my high school english teacher: "If it goes without saying, then it doesn't need to be said." So get rid of "contact:", "see more images...", "photos available for purchase as"
I prefer the image in 2,4,5. Not sure where I would put it. I am thinking at the top, and cluster the words together at the bottom. It may seem less busy, I like the black background.
eorin, I am guessing you are going for a mirrored effect? But the two d's are not lined up. I would squish the H slightly to make it the same width as the E. interesting effect.
The white on black would probably look great on pearl paper. and what if you tried a ripply water effect on the lower half, it could look interesting on the black bg.
I would recommend bevel and emboss, but I probably like more than most people.
Thanks Gerry. Got it figured out. I flipped the text, changed E to black. Made a new H and then transformed it into place.
New version below. Will likely play a bit with spacing of Wednesdays in Marblehead under the logo.
Very cool card Bryan!
Just a couple of quick questions:
What is the white triangle at right upper front and left upper back?
I'm assuming the handprint on the right image is a watermark but would remove it from the card
Also, I'm seeing black dots above the horses. Not sure what they are.
Really, really like this concept and the image you chose.
Lose the "I'm still at..." stuff. I wouldn't hire you because of that. You may be "new", but you don't need to broadcast that.
Probably that was the reason I got the "Most Honest Citizen' Award. I probably will add 'Full professional fees apply and no refund expected for any blotch shots"
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I like this design best. Is there a way you could make the "road" cross the "mountain" to make more of an "A" for Azimuth? What if the top of the road was the only line you used and just a bit bigger--same orientation and a tad bit lower.
I like the idea of the fill color looking like a mountain. The logo is simple and if I look at it, I think I 'get' it.
That sure had me confused for a minute.
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I really like the progress you've made on the logo! This version is really great. I really like it without the background. I know that on some photos you'll need the background so the text shows on a photo, but I would say use it without the background as much as possible.
My only other nit is the "Adventure Photography" line. I think with the large A in Azimuth, it's a bit too much to have the A and P in the second line also larger. Try them at the same height as the rest of the text, it'll make the overall look a little less busy. Also, try that second line in a san serif font (Helvetica, Arial, etc). In your watermark, the second line is pretty hard to read. A san serif font would be clearer for that line.
Overall, great work on this version!
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I also like this a lot and I would apply CW's suggestions to the word Azimuth as well.
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The site is a blog with weekly updates of photos of the town. I was trying to find a thread/post that went through strategies of designing a card but, after reading 20+ pages of this thread, decided to post my best efforts. I'm interested in a single-sided card as it will likely be taped under the photographs on the wall. Also will hand out at other times.
Here's what I have so far:
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Thanks in advance!
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I prefer the image in 2,4,5. Not sure where I would put it. I am thinking at the top, and cluster the words together at the bottom. It may seem less busy, I like the black background.
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I would recommend bevel and emboss, but I probably like more than most people.
Let me know what you all think!
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What do you all think? Im thinking about giving these a go but wanted a second opinion!
New version below. Will likely play a bit with spacing of Wednesdays in Marblehead under the logo.
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Just a couple of quick questions:
What is the white triangle at right upper front and left upper back?
I'm assuming the handprint on the right image is a watermark but would remove it from the card
Also, I'm seeing black dots above the horses. Not sure what they are.
Really, really like this concept and the image you chose.
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I was going to have the card cut there sort of like NYC metro cards
Those are crows!
Thanks! I know the punch holes dont line up and that not many will realize that its a viewfinder view but really like the concept.
Lose the "I'm still at..." stuff. I wouldn't hire you because of that. You may be "new", but you don't need to broadcast that.
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Your sir name comes in handy. Thanks for pointing out spelling error.
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