Show us your business Card!

[ArchiTexas]

Hi Kathleen and welcome.

Wow, what a spectacular sunset! (or was it a sunrise) - nice:thumb

In terms of the graphic layout, I have three comments:

1. The words "Shekinah Glory" in the lower right of your card appear a bit crowded against the black silhouette of the distant hills. Try moving the your entire photo up a few milimeters (this may mean needing to clone some black onto the bottom of your card) so that "Shekinah Glory" at the bottom right ends up surrounded by a bit more black at the top edge of the text, not squeezed against the horizon like it is now.

2. The main font that you use for the main title, the words "fine images by", and your name is quite distinctive. Some of the letters, like the capital S, almost have a petroglyph like quality to them - which is cool since this compliments the background image. I'm not fond of the smaller script at the bottom though. The font used for the fine print is kind of quirky and IMO distracts and competes with the main font above. Maybe a simpler font? The fine print could be in a simple, business like font, while the main titles could use the distinctive font you have selected.

3. Last comment: Because of the very bright sunspot in the beautiful image that makes up your background the visual focus of the entire composition is the sun in the lower right third of the card. This composition is reenforced by the sunrays that radiate out from the sun towards the edge of your card. this, to me, is actually very cool since the photo is beginning to dictate the overall composition of the graphic layout. Having said this, I think that your card would be stronger if your business name, the words "fine images by", and your name were not centered in your card. center justifying this text has nothing to do with the image behind it. Try left justifying your main titles and see if you can align the "K" in Kathleen to just barely touch, or align with, that uppermost sunray at the far left of your card. In fact the word "Kathleen" actually does have a relation hip with the sun in the way the lower diagonal leg of your K sweeps and points directly at the sun, aligning with one of the rays. You may need to play around with this awhile to get the main titles to relate to the background better. I think your good card could become a great card if the text elements played off of the background image more. Otherwise you've only superimposed words over a photograph.

Just my two cents - thanks for sharing.

ERF


Well, here's my first photo posted. It's on my business card. I figure this is a good place to start. Not sure I'm ready for the Whipping Post, I've been reading some of those. I need to grow thicker skin for that one. LOL

Seriously, I do welcome your feedback. I am thinking of getting them printed on metallic paper. (and of course the tele number won't be blurred) I think it's pretty much how I want it, but it'll be good to see what you all think. I lightened it just a little from how I had it at first and I think I might like the darker version a little better. Thanks for looking.

Blessings!

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244277426-M-1.jpg

[com3]

got it! new front of card... it'll be on there sideways... but i already flipped it around a buncha times, and no matter what, still looks like dude is crashing (cause he is). oh, and the "4theriders.com" wont' be on there..that's just auto watermark when i upload to smugmug.

http://4theriders.smugmug.com/photos/244338700-L.jpg


it took me about 30 mins to get the back done... took me the last 1.5 hours to do the front! argh! i was getting tired of the old one and i'm almost out of my batch of 1000...

...and final back of card...
http://4theriders.smugmug.com/photos/243979592-L-1.jpg

[Mike Lane]

Well, here's my first photo posted. I figure this is a good place to start. Not sure I'm ready for the Whipping Post, I've been reading some of those. I need to grow thicker skin for that one. LOL

Seriously, I do welcome your feedback. I am thinking of getting them printed on metallic paper. (and of course the tele number won't be blurred) I think it's pretty much how I want it, but it'll be good to see what you all think. I lightened it just a little from how I had it at first and I think I might like the darker version a little better. Thanks for looking.

Blessings!


http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244277426-S-1.jpgI've got to tell you, I think Papyrus is the most overrated, overused, least attractive font out there. Just look through this thread and you'll see tons and tons of cards that use that same font.

That said, I'm sure there are situations where using it can work, but definitely not in combination with that handwritten font that you use at the bottom of your card. Fonts need to be the exact same or completely different. A decorative sans-serif does not go well with a different decroative sans-serif.

[Hikin' Mike]

Well, here's my first photo posted. I figure this is a good place to start. Not sure I'm ready for the Whipping Post, I've been reading some of those. I need to grow thicker skin for that one. LOL

Seriously, I do welcome your feedback. I am thinking of getting them printed on metallic paper. (and of course the tele number won't be blurred) I think it's pretty much how I want it, but it'll be good to see what you all think. I lightened it just a little from how I had it at first and I think I might like the darker version a little better. Thanks for looking.

Blessings!




I'll just add that I would not use the yahoo e-mail. You have your own domain, why not use something like "info@shekinahphotography.com"? It looks more professional that way. I'd also remove the "Shekinah Glory ©2007". :D

[Shutterbugmom]

Thanks so much for all the great ideas and comments! They are very helpful. I will work on and post a revision in the near future. I posted that and then came down with something and have been in bed.

For the record, I still like the Papyrus for the title and my name. I think it works for the subject matter and like I said, I like it. I will change the bottom font, though. I knew there was something I still wasn't happy with and that just may be it.

I also like the idea of moving it to work better with the sun rays.

Thanks again for your help and thoughts!

Blessings, Kathleen

[Shutterbugmom]

Okay, I tried to use some of what you all said. I may not have done them the exact way you were thinking. Still not sure about the font sizes and placement.

This is the darker version of the photo. I think I like it better because you can see more of the sun rays. Let me know which you all like better.

I even tried to go with no Papyrus, but just didn't like it. I like the Papyrus because it goes well with the theme of my whole business which is Biblically based.

Comments????

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244718581-M-1.jpg
Here's the before for comparison...

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244277426-M-3.jpg

[denisegoldberg]

Okay, I tried to use some of what you all said. I may not have done them the exact way you were thinking. Still not sure about the font sizes and placement.

This is the darker version of the photo. I think I like it better because you can see more of the sun rays. Let me know which you all like better.

I even tried to go with no Papyrus, but just didn't like it. I like the Papyrus because it goes well with the theme of my whole business which is Biblically based.

Comments????

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244718581-M-1.jpg


I think it's important to show the URL as well as the email address. Yes, most of us know that given the email address that the site name is probably www.shekinahphotography.com (http://www.shekinahphotography.com), but I suspect there are still many web neophytes out there who may not realize that. You know the (type of) people you are reaching out to though; maybe I am looking at this with an overly cautious eye.

--- Denise

[Elaine]

I think your revision is much better, but I agree with Denise about the web address. If I had to choose one, I'd put the web address on there over the email adress, because once they get to your site, they can probably email you from there, right? Also, I wonder how it would look to move your name over so it lines up under "Fine Images by"? Those two lines go together and the way it is now, at first glance they seem like separate items. Just a thought...

(Can you tell I've just been reading the The Non-Designer's Design Book (http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1278165)?)

[dusty-dog]

This card is a work in progress, but I was using your advise to make revisions. I think I'm closer. I'm going to work with a graphic artist friend of mine to make a sharper dusty dog logo. I think that's what this card really needs. I'm having issues showing my images, I think. I'm sending this off and hope it shows.

Front:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728022-A-LB

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728022-A-LB

Back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB
http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB

[denisegoldberg]

I'm having issues showing my images, I think. I'm sending this off and hope it shows.

Front:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728022-A-LB

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728022-A-LB

Back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB
http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/gallery/2592474#244728019-A-LB
I think the problem with displaying (not displaying!) the images is that they are in a password-protected gallery. The gallery can be private, but if you want to show the images here I don't think that it can be password-protected.

--- Denise

[Shutterbugmom]

Thanks, Elaine and Denise. Here's a revision. You can see how the text looks lined up.

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244732977-M.jpg

[jdryan3]

I think the problem with displaying (not displaying!) the images is that they are in a password-protected gallery. The gallery can be private, but if you want to show the images here I don't think that it can be password-protected.

--- Denise

Are they linking or attaching, rather than inserting? I insert images from a private, password gallery all the time. :scratch

[denisegoldberg]

Are they linking or attaching, rather than inserting? I insert images from a private, password gallery all the time. :scratch
That's a linked image, so it's displaying directly from the gallery.

Inserted images show in the forum inside of a box. And I believe that kind of image is copied and stored somewhere within the forum.

--- Denise

[dusty-dog]

Are they linking or attaching, rather than inserting? I insert images from a private, password gallery all the time. :scratch

Yeah, I have also. I dunno what the issue is. How do you show your images? I've been trying "Right Click" --> Properties --> Location. It's not working. What am I doing wrong? :dunno

[Mike Lane]

Yeah, I have also. I dunno what the issue is. How do you show your images? I've been trying "Right Click" --> Properties --> Location. It's not working. What am I doing wrong? :dunnoYour gallery has a password which means you can't link to those images externally. Simply remove the password in your gallery customizations and you'll be all set. More from our help pages: http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/help/private-albums

[ArchiTexas]

Hi Shutterbug Mom,
I like your improvements, this is much better than your first post.:clap

It looks like the font size is different on your name compared to the words "Fine Images by". That bothers me because you end up with four lines of text and every line is a different height. I wonder if it would look better if "fine images by" and your name were the same height? You might also want to play with the idea of deleting the phrase "fine images by" altoghether and just listing your name. Not sure about that though, I'd see how it looks first.

Rgds,
ERF

Thanks, Elaine and Denise. Here's a revision. You can see how the text looks lined up.

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244732977-M.jpg

[Elaine]

Hi Shutterbug Mom,
I like your improvements, this is much better than your first post.:clap

It looks like the font size is different on your name compared to the words "Fine Images by". That bothers me because you end up with four lines of text and every line is a different height. I wonder if it would look better if "fine images by" and your name were the same height? You might also want to play with the idea of deleting the phrase "fine images by" altoghether and just listing your name. Not sure about that though, I'd see how it looks first.

Rgds,
ERF

Yes, I think I agree about getting rid of "Fine Images." Your card already says "photography" and is showing a "fine image," so maybe it's a little redundant to say it in text form. Maybe just your name or "by Kathleen Bowman" would suffice. :thumb

[Shutterbugmom]

Well, it looked really plain with just the business name only, so I tried something else. What do you think of it now?

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244772375-M.jpg

[Elaine]

Well, it looked really plain with just the business name only, so I tried something else. What do you think of it now?

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244772375-M.jpg

Well...now it's difficult to tell if Shekinah Photography is supposed to be centered or left justified...there's just a little more space on the right than there is on the left. In the previous version, Shekinah seems to be lined up with info@ on the left and then your two lines with your name were also lined up together on the left. In this version, nothing seems to be lining up and it doesn't feel as clean or pulled together. I prefer the last version, and if you don't want to get rid of Fine (Art) Images By, I would keep both lines the same size font. There's my .02!

It has been very helpful to me to observe this thread as I'm just getting ready to try and put my own card together. :thumb

EDIT: And just to clarify, in my previous post, I didn't mean to imply it should only have the business name. I meant to stick with the business name and then just have Kathleen Bowman under it. I thought the word "name" being thrown around may have caused some confusion, regarding business name vs. personal name.

[Shutterbugmom]

Another attempt. I am so glad to have your help and suggestions on this. My family seems to love everything I do and I understand, but sometimes it's not too helpful. :D

I swapped the bottom text and moved the top text over so it's flush. I also shunk the line containing my name. I would take fine art images out, but people keep asking for portraits and that's not what I do, at least for the most part.

What do you think, now?

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244815899-M-0.jpg

[Elaine]

Another attempt. I am so glad to have your help and suggestions on this. My family seems to love everything I do and I understand, but sometimes it's not too helpful. :D

I swapped the bottom text and moved the top text over so it's flush. I also shunk the line containing my name. I would take fine art images out, but people keep asking for portraits and that's not what I do, at least for the most part.

What do you think, now?



IMO, this is your best version yet! :thumb Is there a reason you've opted for email address over web address? I'm interested to hear what the more experienced card designers say.

EDIT: I do wonder about switching those bottom two items back though...the sun in your picture was peeking out just between them before, which was kinda nice.

[Shutterbugmom]

Thanks. Yes, as you can tell...card design is not my forte.

Actually, I think I will go with my web address. People can email me from my website and it will ensure that more people see the site. That will be in my next revision.

About the bottom text, good point. After I switched them, I wasn't sure it was balanced as well, but I thought I'd see what other people thought about it. I hadn't realized the sun's role in relation to that text. I was trying to balance the top text with the bottom. I'm really global and have to really force myself to pay attention to the details, sometimes.

IMO, this is your best version yet! :thumb Is there a reason you've opted for email address over web address? I'm interested to hear what the more experienced card designers say.

EDIT: I do wonder about switching those bottom two items back though...the sun in your picture was peeking out just between them before, which was kinda nice.

[dusty-dog]

Trying this again, after having found the posting tips. My revised business card, using the C&C provided. So far, it's a general concept thing, still a work in progress, obviously. But, I think i'm getting closer to the concept.

Front:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/244734833-M.jpg

Back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/244844873-M.jpg

[Sam]

Kathleen,

Use your web address, switch sides with the phone number, and you got it.

Sam

[Shutterbugmom]

Kathleen,

Use your web address, switch sides with the phone number, and you got it.

Sam

Hi Sam!

Yep, I just finished and was about to post when I saw your last post. Great minds...

Thanks everyone, for your help! I think I will go with this version. (plus the real phone number, of course) Gee, I hope I don't send it off to the printer with all those 000's. LOL

http://shekinahphotography.smugmug.com/photos/244845751-M.jpg

[Elaine]

Hi Sam!

Yep, I just finished and was about to post when I saw your last post. Great minds...

Thanks everyone, for your help! I think I will go with this version. (plus the real phone number, of course) Gee, I hope I don't send it off to the printer with all those 000's. LOL



I think you've got a winner! :thumb

[ArchiTexas]

Hi Dusty, I saw your card earlier and since I see that you haven't gotten a response so I'll go ahead and give it a go...

For now I'm going to focus only on the front of your card.

I think that with a name like "Dusty Dog" you're right in featuring a big dog related logo. Dusty Dog sounds fun but your card doesn't look that fun. What I mean is that besides the business name the only other obviously fun thing is the font you chose. The dog silhouette certainly ties back to the business name but the style of art you chose sseems a bit stuffy to me. It has a bit of an embossed look to it which is usually meant to look elegant or old-fashioned, but certainly not playful. The border around everything also makes your card look stuffy. I guess what I'm saying is the look of the card and the name of the business aren't matching up (for me) yet.

If you are really gunning for the "fun canine/pets" kind of theme (I'm assuming you are since Dusty Dog is a fantastic name for a "Fun" and "canine/pet oriented" business then maybe you need to push the dog thing farther. I just took a quick glance at myfonts.com and searched "dog fonts" and found a whole bunch of them - some have very stylized dog silhouettes, others feature letters inside of dog paw prints, etc. yes they cost money, but most of these fonts can be had for under $30. Take a look you might loke one of the things you see. Of course if you go too far with the animal theme the card might end up looking like a vets and we don't want that.

If you choose to stay with what you've got then I suggest:
a. lose the border
b. pull the top two lines of text upward so that the imaginary line that runs across the top of "Dusty Dog" lines up with the tip of one of the dogs ears - you'll have to play with it to see which ear works best the important thing is to get some visual relationships working in there.
c. pull the remaining lines of text downward so that the imaginary line that runs across the bottom of your email lines up with the extended paw.
d. Lose some of the dog fur - there are too many tiny lines in that dog logo.
e. experiment with other playful type of fonts, what you have might be fine, other Dgrinners might be of more with specific font suggestions.
f. lose the word "phone" - we know what those digits mean.

Thats it - just my opinion. Thanks for posting.

Trying this again, after having found the posting tips. My revised business card, using the C&C provided. So far, it's a general concept thing, still a work in progress, obviously. But, I think i'm getting closer to the concept.

Front:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/244734833-M.jpg

Back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/244844873-M.jpg

[suchit]

Seeing the vast range of comments, and very helpful feedback. Can I get some feedback to this:

http://suchitnanda.smugmug.com/photos/245246384-L.jpg

Appreciate all feedback.

~ Suchit

[Mike Lane]

Seeing the vast range of comments, and very helpful feedback. Can I get some feedback to this:

http://suchitnanda.smugmug.com/photos/245246384-Th.jpg

Appreciate all feedback.

~ SuchitCentering the text makes it look incohesive. You did well with contrast and alignment. Repitition could use a boost. Why not use the same font that you used for the sideways Suchit Nanda Photography for the "Transforming light into expressions of emotions" text? And, do you really need to have that "transforming light blah blah blah" repeated twice on your card?

As far as alignment goes, I'd right justify everything. Give the viewer a nice hard right edge since they've got several on the left. And, don't be afraid to have the sideways Suchit Nanda Photography sit on one line and line up with the bottom and top of the other text on your card.

Also, does your web server have email capabilities? It'd be better to have your email address be sn@suchit.in or info@suchitnanda.com then the generic and seemingly unrelated email address you've got on there.

Hope that helps.

[denisegoldberg]

Trying this again, after having found the posting tips. My revised business card, using the C&C provided. So far, it's a general concept thing, still a work in progress, obviously. But, I think i'm getting closer to the concept.

Back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/244844873-M.jpg
ArchiTexas already gave you some feedback on the front, so let me jump to the back. I like the mosaic better than the single impage you were using before, and the words do communicate the type of photography that you do - but it took me a minute before I figured that out. (OK, OK, sometimes I must be a little thick!) I guess I don't like the words in the blank space between the photos. I'd like to see "Pets, Portraits, Nature" across the top (not on top of the photos, but in a blank space...) with the photos below the words. Showcase the photos without the interruption of words.

--- Denise

[JenGrace]

Seeing the vast range of comments, and very helpful feedback. Can I get some feedback to this:

http://suchitnanda.smugmug.com/photos/245246384-L.jpg

Appreciate all feedback.

~ Suchit

I like the overall design of your card.

Some suggestions: I don't think you need to have both the quote and the photo website on there twice though. Maybe you could put one quote along the edge of the pictures, traveling vertically like the name. Don't know how it will look, but it's a suggestion. Also I would let your pictures on the left go uncovered. Your name is prominent in the text area, so I don't see a need to detract from your pictures by putting it over them as well. I agree with Mike about the right-justification. :):

[dusty-dog]

Thanks so much, ArchiTexas, for your input. Sure sent me back to the drawing board. I think I have to rethink the entire image I'm using for the front. I really don't like the way the tree line in the background intersects with her snout. But, I feel like I need to use an image of her on the front. She was my Zuki, my dusty dog. We rescued eachother. She's the reason for my site name. And, my tribute to her is this. Goddess knows, I miss her so much. But, I digress....... :cry Here's the card:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245318902-M.jpg


And, here's my reworked back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245318897-M.jpg

[Elaine]

Thanks so much, ArchiTexas, for your input. Sure sent me back to the drawing board. I think I have to rethink the entire image I'm using for the front. I really don't like the way the tree line in the background intersects with her snout. But, I feel like I need to use an image of her on the front. She was my Zuki, my dusty dog. We rescued eachother. She's the reason for my site name. And, my tribute to her is this. Goddess knows, I miss her so much. But, I digress....... :cry Here's the card:
...
And, here's my reworked back:
...


Hi there!

I do like this version better. I'm wondering if this is to be a "standard" business card size, about 2"x3.5"? If so, I'd zoom out in photoshop 'till the card equals the printed size on the screen and see if the five pics on the back will still be nicely visible.

[dusty-dog]

Hi there!

I do like this version better. I'm wondering if this is to be a "standard" business card size, about 2"x3.5"? If so, I'd zoom out in photoshop 'till the card equals the printed size on the screen and see if the five pics on the back will still be nicely visible.

Thanks, Elaine. Yes, I did check the sizes against a business card. And, it's clear enough and bright enough to work. I like this much better, also. It's more playful.

So, how do you like that portrait in the center? That's my grandson, and I love that portrait of him. I converted it to b&w, because his hands were so filthy. But, it worked well. Hehehehehe...... had to mention it. :wink

Any specific thoughts on the front image?

[ArchiTexas]

Thanks so much, ArchiTexas, (snip)

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245318902-M.jpg


And, here's my reworked back:

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245318897-M.jpg

Your welcome Dusty. I agree w/ Elaine, this card looks better. I also agree w/ you about the tree line being a distraction. maybe darken up the Dusty the German Shepard image on the front and erase the tree line out? The back is more difficult to critique since you have so many images there, but here goes:
a. You seem to have more white along the right border than the left, try scooting the German Shepard and the flowers a tiny bit to the right.
b. Since it appears you are going for a "random photos on a table top" look to the back why not rotate your grandson a bit clockwise (about half the angle that you used on the cat, or less) rather than having him perfectly centered as he is now. While you're at it experiment with moving him downward a bit rather than having him perfectly centered - I'll tell you why next.
c. If you move your grandchild downwards (upwards might also work) you will have a larger open area where you could place all of your text: "Pets, Portraits, Nature" instead of having the words scattered among the page. if you group the words you might stagger them to match the angle of the right edge of the cat photo, like this:

Pets
_Portraits
__Nature
d. Finally, if you went ahead and skewed your grandson's photo a bit then you might want to experiment with rotating the stork so that it is not angled at all but rather orthagonal with the card, in this way at least one photo is not rotated and at least one of the four corners of your card is not bracketing a triangle of open space (currently all four corners do this.)

Honestly, the only way to be sure if any of my suggestions will help is to actually lay it out and see. It could be that none of them will pan out for the better. It's difficult to make design recommendations using only text and without the benefit of having the original materials to work with.

Good Luck and keep posting your card as it develops.
ERF

[dusty-dog]

My latest iteration, based on all your comments (and, of course, my artistic abilities :D ) Thanks for looking.

Front - This took some major image editing from the original image to remove the tree line away from the dog's muzzle. Then, I opted to make it about 50% transparent for text clarity. In both iterations, I extended the canvas to the right. But, do you think that this image shows it too badly? Or, doesn't it make a difference? I'm thinking not, but I want your opinions.

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245733632-M.jpg

Back - Lots and LOTS of rotating, moving, tweaking. I think I'm about there.

http://dusty-dog.smugmug.com/photos/245733623-M.jpg

[Elaine]

Alrighty...I guess it's my turn!
I've been reading The Non-Designer's Design Book and feel like I can apply the principles when looking at someone else's card, but not on my own! :huh

I'm going for something very simple
I only want the web address on the card
I'm trying to visually tie it to my site
My concerns:

lack of color (and maybe some oomph!)
fonts...
does it speak for itself...that I'm interested in capturing moments with people?front:
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/246001245-S.jpg

back:
http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/246001120-S.jpg

I also had a version that was black on the back with lighter script (which matches my site well), but I thought that would eliminate any possibility of writing any more info on the card, if the moment called for it.

Thoughts?

[Matt336]

Here is mine. Just need to print them.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/Biggiegtp/businesscardfinished.jpg


What do you guys think of using a front only business card vs. a front and back one? I can't really think of any other information that I need to put on the card.

Website isn't actually up yet, but it will be soon.

[dusty-dog]

Here is mine. Just need to print them.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/Biggiegtp/businesscardfinished.jpg


What do you guys think of using a front only business card vs. a front and back one? I can't really think of any other information that I need to put on the card.

Website isn't actually up yet, but it will be soon.

I'm not an expert by any stretch, but two things come immediately to my mind. First, this card clearly states what kind of photography you do. No question, it's all there, up front and in plain sight.

Second, however, is my concern tht you're way too close to the card edges. It's my understanding that bleeding to the edge is OK if any info that may be lost in the printing process isn't important. In your case, you've got all your importatnt stuff right to the edge. I would maybe rethink this.

Hope this helps.

[Matt336]

Thanks for the tips. I'll move the text a little further away from the edges. Also, the website consists of a friend and I, I'm the only one that shoots sports which is why I put that after my name. I figured it would maybe help the customer when they goto the website looking for information.

[Hikin' Mike]

Here is mine. Just need to print them.

What do you guys think of using a front only business card vs. a front and back one? I can't really think of any other information that I need to put on the card.

Website isn't actually up yet, but it will be soon.

I do like the colors, but it's kind of busy for my tastes and I don't care for the drop shadows/embossing. I wouldn't use the "gmail" e-mail. Use your own e-mail, such as info@CMVisioals.net if you could.

[Elaine]

Thanks, Elaine. Yes, I did check the sizes against a business card. And, it's clear enough and bright enough to work. I like this much better, also. It's more playful.

So, how do you like that portrait in the center? That's my grandson, and I love that portrait of him. I converted it to b&w, because his hands were so filthy. But, it worked well. Hehehehehe...... had to mention it. :wink

Any specific thoughts on the front image?

Hey! That's a very fun shot of your grandson and it looks great in B&W!

I noticed there seems to be a copyright signature on the shot of the bird, but at that size on a business card, it probably won't be readable, and none of the other shots have one. Your two pics on the far right seem to be lined up at the same angle which seems to link them visually, yet they don't go together. IMO, perhaps three shots would work better...one pet, one portrait, one nature. I think I would try it without the cat and flower because the other shots speak to me more, but that's just me. :D

I like seeing the color pic of your dog on the front. In this version, the far right side does seem to be more blurred, but at business-card size, I'm not sure it would be all that noticeable. Clearing the trees out around the snout was effective. I think your text alignment looks good. Is the phone number the same size font as the words above it? It looks larger, but just barely larger. May be just my eyes.

:thumb

[Elaine]

I like the overall design of your card.

Some suggestions: I don't think you need to have both the quote and the photo website on there twice though. Maybe you could put one quote along the edge of the pictures, traveling vertically like the name. Don't know how it will look, but it's a suggestion. Also I would let your pictures on the left go uncovered. Your name is prominent in the text area, so I don't see a need to detract from your pictures by putting it over them as well. I agree with Mike about the right-justification. :):

I agree! There is a lot of text packed into a small space here, so it seems a bit cluttered at first glance. But I think the overall look is nice! :thumb

[denisegoldberg]

does it speak for itself...that I'm interested in capturing moments with people?

http://e-heasley.smugmug.com/photos/246001245-S.jpg


I like the image but the URL running across the bottom doesn't work for me. Have you considered using the pure image - no text - on one side of your card and moving your URL to the back of the card along with your name?

I think simple is good, but I do wonder if this will push the potential clients you are looking for to you. Is your focus going to be people shots in interesting spots? If it is, then this photo works for me.

Is there a reason why you aren't including an email address? Yes, if someone goes to your site they can find it, but either an email address or a phone seems like it would be a good piece of information for your card.

--- Denise

[Elaine]

I like the image but the URL running across the bottom doesn't work for me. Have you considered using the pure image - no text - on one side of your card and moving your URL to the back of the card along with your name?

I think simple is good, but I do wonder if this will push the potential clients you are looking for to you. Is your focus going to be people shots in interesting spots? If it is, then this photo works for me.

Is there a reason why you aren't including an email address? Yes, if someone goes to your site they can find it, but either an email address or a phone seems like it would be a good piece of information for your card.

--- Denise

Thanks, Denise!

My first attempts included all the text on one side with the pic on the other. For now, I'd like to use the Elaine Heasley Photography text as is because it matches my site. My problem comes in trying to wrangle that grouping of text with any more text and having it look good. :scratch I gave up and moved the URL to the other side. :rofl I'm certainly willing to have all the text together; I just haven't found a nice looking way to do it yet. I'm open to suggestions.

Your question about "people shots in interesting spots" was exactly what I was concerned about. I'm certainly willing to go to the beach, but I live in Oregon (sunny, warm beach shots can be rare) and the beach is an hour away, so that would not be standard fare. To be honest, I just like this pic and figured the crop and B&W were well-suited for a card. And since I am doing portraits, I figured a picture on the card was better than no picture and just text.

I guess I'm not anxious to pass my email address around...just because. And I'm certainly not comfortable advertising my phone number. I'd rather someone took a look at my site before making the next level of contact. I could be persuaded otherwise, but right now, that's just my gut feeling. These cards would probably go mostly to people I know, with the understanding that they could share them with people they know. They could check out the site and see if they're interested, then contact me. :dunno

Thanks so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it and I'll give this another go. :thumb

[denisegoldberg]

I guess I'm not anxious to pass my email address around...just because. And I'm certainly not comfortable advertising my phone number. I'd rather someone took a look at my site before making the next level of contact. I could be persuaded otherwise, but right now, that's just my gut feeling. These cards would probably go mostly to people I know, with the understanding that they could share them with people they know. They could check out the site and see if they're interested, then contact me.
I can understand not wanting your email address or phone number floating around. If you're not going to include either on your card, then I'd recommend adding a "contact me" link on your home page. Yes, there is one in your guestbook, but I had to look for that. Maybe you could add one to your footer? I'm just afraid that a potential client wouldn't find the link in your guestbook - somehow a guestbook doesn't feel like the first place I would look for contact information.

--- Denise

[Elaine]

I can understand not wanting your email address or phone number floating around. If you're not going to include either on your card, then I'd recommend adding a "contact me" link on your home page. Yes, there is one in your guestbook, but I had to look for that. Maybe you could add one to your footer? I'm just afraid that a potential client wouldn't find the link in your guestbook - somehow a guestbook doesn't feel like the first place I would look for contact information.

--- Denise

Thanks! Yes, the footer is a good idea. :thumb

[dusty-dog]

Hey! That's a very fun shot of your grandson and it looks great in B&W!

I noticed there seems to be a copyright signature on the shot of the bird, but at that size on a business card, it probably won't be readable, and none of the other shots have one. Your two pics on the far right seem to be lined up at the same angle which seems to link them visually, yet they don't go together. IMO, perhaps three shots would work better...one pet, one portrait, one nature. I think I would try it without the cat and flower because the other shots speak to me more, but that's just me. :D

I like seeing the color pic of your dog on the front. In this version, the far right side does seem to be more blurred, but at business-card size, I'm not sure it would be all that noticeable. Clearing the trees out around the snout was effective. I think your text alignment looks good. Is the phone number the same size font as the words above it? It looks larger, but just barely larger. May be just my eyes.

:thumb

In response..........

I know the copyright is on the image at the left bottom, but I didn't have the energy at the moment to do away with it. I will in the final version.

I also noticed right after I posted it that the two right images are lined up. How did I miss that one. Yup, it's already fixed.

Phone number is the same font. Yup, it's your eyes. :D

Hmmmmmmm......... hadn't thought about reducing it to only three images. I wanted to include the cat, because cats aren't considered as much as dogs when we talk about "pet" portraits. I think it speaks to the issue that cat portraits are every bit as relevant as dog portraits. Or bird portraits, Or horse portraits. But, I don't do fish portraits. :D And, I wanted to include the flower because people ask me quite frequently to photograph their flowers. In fact, I was just asked this evening to do some flowers in the spring when the irises bloom. I've done all kinds of garden portraits, orchid portraits, weed portraits, etc. I think I'm gonna stick with the five images. Maybe that will change when I do my next batch of cards. I dunno. Depends how I feel.

And, thanks SO MUCH for your input. It means so much to me to get such excellent feedback. This site rocks. And, thanks for mentioning by grandson's portrait. I love that shot. I love that kid.

Di

[Elaine]

...
Phone number is the same font. Yup, it's your eyes. :D
...
Di

Just to be clear...I did ask if it was the same size font. :wink

That's neat that you get requests to do flower portraits! More power to ya!

[jdryan3]

My problem comes in trying to wrangle that grouping of text with any more text and having it look good. I gave up and moved the URL to the other side. I'm certainly willing to have all the text together; I just haven't found a nice looking way to do it yet. I'm open to suggestions.

I guess I'm not anxious to pass my email address around...just because. And I'm certainly not comfortable advertising my phone number. I'd rather someone took a look at my site before making the next level of contact.

Regarding the text, if all you are going to have is the URL, I agree it would look pretty stark all by itself. But if you do add other information, the one piece of advice I can give you is to stick to one font, or font family.

RE: the contact info, if the purpose of this is simply to say to your friends "go here to see my pictures", then OK. If you are trying to use it as a business development tool, then I strongly believe you need some sort of contact information on the card. Preferably e-mail and phone, but e-mail alone is better than nothing.

It seems your domain hosting service provides unlimited e-mail accounts. So set one up for your photography work only. It appears to be free and all you have to do is remember to check it. Plus you don't have to use one of those goofy gmail, aol, yahoo accounts that come across as less than professional.

[Mulder32]

Tell me what you think--I haven't printed these yet, just messing around with the idea. Feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!

[denisegoldberg]

Tell me what you think--I haven't printed these yet, just messing around with the idea. Feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!
Any chance of you posting a larger picture? I'm having trouble reading this one, may be "old eyes" syndrome!

From what I can see, the text in the upper left (against the hair) is difficult to impossible to read. It also feels like the combination of text laying on top of a "full card" photo makes it difficult for my eyes to decide where to focus. I'm drawn to the eye and not to the information on the card. (Of course that may just be me...)

--- Denise

[Mulder32]

Any chance of you posting a larger picture? I'm having trouble reading this one, may be "old eyes" syndrome!

From what I can see, the text in the upper left (against the hair) is difficult to impossible to read. It also feels like the combination of text laying on top of a "full card" photo makes it difficult for my eyes to decide where to focus. I'm drawn to the eye and not to the information on the card. (Of course that may just be me...)

--- Denise

Maybe I should make the font white then?

[Matt336]

Here is an update of mine.

Changes:

1. Font is the same (not mixed anymore).
2. Lowered Opacity on players to make the text stand out.
3. Removed Sports Photographer.
4. Made my name and contact info bigger.
5. Squeezed the text in closer to the middle to reduce the chance of it being cut off.


OLD:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/Biggiegtp/businesscardfinished.jpg

NEW:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/Biggiegtp/businesscardCMV.jpg

I may try to squeeze the text into the middle a little bit more on the sides as it comes close to the edge? C&C are welcome.

I will also be adding a new email address XXXXX@CMVisuals.net when it is set up.

[denisegoldberg]

Maybe I should make the font white then?
I can read it with the font changed to white, but my eye is still drawn to the eye in the center of the card and not to the information you are trying to present.

--- Denise

[jdryan3]

Maybe I should make the font white then?

I like it. Definitely white or a light, light cream/offwhite for the text. As Denise says your eye is drawn to the center. But I do then read the text. Given the uneven length of the contact info, the right justification works and doesn't interfere with the image.

It is a little creepy, but the 'photojournalistic approach' tagline seems to go with it. If you are OK with the fact some folks will find the focal point is an eyeball a turnoff, then go for it. You may actually stand out enough to differentiate yourself from all the other wedding & portrait photographers.

[Hikin' Mike]

Here is an update of mine.

Changes:

1. Font is the same (not mixed anymore).
2. Lowered Opacity on players to make the text stand out.
3. Removed Sports Photographer.
4. Made my name and contact info bigger.
5. Squeezed the text in closer to the middle to reduce the chance of it being cut off.

I may try to squeeze the text into the middle a little bit more on the sides as it comes close to the edge? C&C are welcome.

I will also be adding a new email address XXXXX@CMVisuals.net when it is set up.
It still looks busy to me. Using shadows and embossing says "amateur" to me.

If you must use a photo, use only one. I would use the first one because it matches.

Here's a really quick example....

[Mulder32]

Changed my card from early--better or worse?

[Hikin' Mike]

Changed my card from early--better or worse?

It's to small to read...

[keepright]

I have to say that I've noticed a bit of a trend here: why do photographers put photographs on their cards?

Doctors and scientists don't make theirs white to match their lab coats, lawyers don't make theirs longer than the average piece of paper...

Since pretty much everyone has a portfolio on-line, why include an image on your card? I'd generally say that internet is one of the worst ways to see a photograph, but this is an exception.

[Mulder32]

Made this larger.

[alex]

Made this larger.
Not sure I'm qualified to comment on the design, but one thing I noticed right away is the long email and website address. I really think you should invest in your own domain name for your site and email. Unfortunately, the obvious choice seems to be taken already, unless that is your site as well. If not, I hope you can come up with something good, it is getting pretty hard these days.

[Alex Nail]

I have to say that I've noticed a bit of a trend here: why do photographers put photographs on their cards?

Doctors and scientists don't make theirs white to match their lab coats, lawyers don't make theirs longer than the average piece of paper...

Since pretty much everyone has a portfolio on-line, why include an image on your card? I'd generally say that internet is one of the worst ways to see a photograph, but this is an exception.

I cant agree with that at all. Since we are in the business of visual art it makes sense that our cards would try to put across what we are doing and how good we are. Its not a matter of needing a picture but more a matter of attracting more customers with one. You might say that business cards are too small for photos but I usually get complimentary remarks when I hand them out.

Alex

[Mulder32]

Not sure I'm qualified to comment on the design, but one thing I noticed right away is the long email and website address. I really think you should invest in your own domain name for your site and email. Unfortunately, the obvious choice seems to be taken already, unless that is your site as well. If not, I hope you can come up with something good, it is getting pretty hard these days.

I agree with the length. The other email choices I wanted were taken. The web address was also taken, but down the road I defintely want to get my own domain name.

[glhphotos]

I came across this site from Fred Miranda and decided that any conversation that had 1,000+ comments and nearly 100,000 views might be a place where folks would offer interesting feedback. I put together this business card after reading through the first 40 or so pages. My general idea is to change the photo depending on whether I was promoting weddings, portraits or landscapes. Making the change is easily done and allows for a little more customization. Comments?

[Mike Lane]

I came across this site from Fred Miranda and decided that any conversation that had 1,000+ comments and nearly 100,000 views might be a place where folks would offer interesting feedback. I put together this business card after reading through the first 40 or so pages. My general idea is to change the photo depending on whether I was promoting weddings, portraits or landscapes. Making the change is easily done and allows for a little more customization. Comments?

http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22644&stc=1&d=1201906395The problem I see is that the text "Celebrating the treasured times of your life" is not aligned with anything. Why center align that arbitrarily when the rest of your card has a nice hard left edge? Also the image is not aligned with anything. It's just floating out there in space with a big mess of white space above it, a small amount to the right and left and next to zero below it. Step one, clean up the alignment issues :)

Step 2, clean up the proximity issues. You've got these groupings on your card: title (which includes your business name and your name and maybe your url. Or is your url supposed to be with your contact info? I can't tell.), contact information, and tagline. Your contact information is all spread out haphazardly. Think of it a little like cleaning your kitchen. If you've got stuff all over the place it looks messy and disorganized. But if you've got all your cups over here, all your plates over there, and all your silverware over there, it looks much neater.

Contrast and repitition look okay to me. You've repeated the font and the thin line motif. Your business name stands out more than anything without being that much bigger. I would say that your contact information gets lost because my eye is drawn to the massive black (out of place) tagline that you've got there.

That's my input :thumb I don't think it's terrible and with some adjustments, I think it can be a really nice card.

[Elaine]

The problem I see is that the text "Celebrating the treasured times of your life" is not aligned with anything. Why center align that arbitrarily when the rest of your card has a nice hard left edge? Also the image is not aligned with anything. It's just floating out there in space with a big mess of white space above it, a small amount to the right and left and next to zero below it. Step one, clean up the alignment issues :)

Step 2, clean up the proximity issues. You've got these groupings on your card: title (which includes your business name and your name and maybe your url. Or is your url supposed to be with your contact info? I can't tell.), contact information, and tagline. Your contact information is all spread out haphazardly. Think of it a little like cleaning your kitchen. If you've got stuff all over the place it looks messy and disorganized. But if you've got all your cups over here, all your plates over there, and all your silverware over there, it looks much neater.

Contrast and repitition look okay to me. You've repeated the font and the thin line motif. Your business name stands out more than anything without being that much bigger. I would say that your contact information gets lost because my eye is drawn to the massive black (out of place) tagline that you've got there.

That's my input :thumb I don't think it's terrible and with some adjustments, I think it can be a really nice card.

:agree

Welcome to DGrin! :D

[Leda]

I love looking at all of these!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/leda1224/Card-LVLROSE.jpg

Since I've redone my logo the beginning of this year, my card really should be done too. Although, I still have ALOT of these...so I'll just wait.

[bham]

I came across this site from Fred Miranda and decided that any conversation that had 1,000+ comments and nearly 100,000 views might be a place where folks would offer interesting feedback. I put together this business card after reading through the first 40 or so pages. My general idea is to change the photo depending on whether I was promoting weddings, portraits or landscapes. Making the change is easily done and allows for a little more customization. Comments?

One thing I would suggest like I have suggested to many is to design a double sided card. Most places will do both and this can allow for a photo on one side and the other side for info.

[NHphotos]

:scratch just created a few days ago. email & web is long; working on that.

www.NikkiHarrisPhotography.smugmug.com

[NHphotos]

:scratch just created a few days ago. email & web is long; working on that.

www.NikkiHarrisPhotography.smugmug.com (http://www.NikkiHarrisPhotography.smugmug.com)



Anyone here? need to go to print, but would love your comments first!

[dangin]

Anyone here? need to go to print, but would love your comments first!

http://www.dgrin.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=22686&stc=1&d=1202153781

just my .02:
1) i think that at print, the text will be sized too small.
2) your logo should be larger and brought down about 1/4-1/2 inch.
3) spend the $8.95 to register a domain and replace the nikkiharrisphotography.smugmug.com with something like nikkiharrisphotography.com and your email with user@nikkinharrisphotography.com (or something like that). it's more concise, easier to type, and just more professional-looking. you can get email and web hosting/forwarding for practically free these days if you look around.

[NHphotos]

just my .02:
1) i think that at print, the text will be sized too small.
2) your logo should be larger and brought down about 1/4-1/2 inch.
3) spend the $8.95 to register a domain and replace the nikkiharrisphotography.smugmug.com with something like nikkiharrisphotography.com and your email with user@nikkinharrisphotography.com (or something like that). it's more concise, easier to type, and just more professional-looking. you can get email and web hosting/forwarding for practically free these days if you look around.

Thanks for the reply! I completely agree with the web & email. I'm trying to get my old web folks to turn my web address over to me which was originally nikkiharrisphotography.com, but they are stalling. Who would i go through to by email consise with web? is overall design ok? thanks again!

[dangin]

Thanks for the reply! I completely agree with the web & email. I'm trying to get my old web folks to turn my web address over to me which was originally nikkiharrisphotography.com, but they are stalling. Who would i go through to by email consise with web? is overall design ok? thanks again!

microsoft offers free hosting: http://officelive.microsoft.com/
google hosting (i think it's still free?): http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/index.html

i like the overall design. just make it legible with the right sized typefaces.

[jdryan3]

Thanks for the reply! I completely agree with the web & email. I'm trying to get my old web folks to turn my web address over to me which was originally nikkiharrisphotography.com, but they are stalling. Who would i go through to by email consise with web? is overall design ok? thanks again!

What do you mean by 'turn my web address' over to me? Your domain was/is registered with Go Daddy. Who is Chad McMillan @ showcasenow.com? Chad is listed as both the administrative and technical contact. So if Chad 'registered' this for you, you may have wait. I'm not sure what Go Daddy's policy is on getting 'your' domain back, but approach them if Chad is the one dragging his feet. I don't see your name anywhere in the registration record, however.

When Chad does release the domain (if Chad is the issue), make sure YOU are the administrative contact when you move it to the new hosting service. The new host can be (& should be) the technical contact.

[denisegoldberg]

Thanks for the reply! I completely agree with the web & email. I'm trying to get my old web folks to turn my web address over to me which was originally nikkiharrisphotography.com, but they are stalling. Who would i go through to by email consise with web? is overall design ok? thanks again!
And if your domain is registered at godaddy, they also offer (at least) one free email account with the domain.

[NHphotos]

What do you mean by 'turn my web address' over to me? Your domain was/is registered with Go Daddy. Who is Chad McMillan @ showcasenow.com? Chad is listed as both the administrative and technical contact. So if Chad 'registered' this for you, you may have wait. I'm not sure what Go Daddy's policy is on getting 'your' domain back, but approach them if Chad is the one dragging his feet. I don't see your name anywhere in the registration record, however.

When Chad does release the domain (if Chad is the issue), make sure YOU are the administrative contact when you move it to the new hosting service. The new host can be (& should be) the technical contact.

Didn't intend to paint a bad picture, Chad is a really great guy at a marketing/ advertising agency that my "real" job uses. He set this up for me awhile back. they have many clients and my website, for obvious reasons, is not a priority, which I completely understand!!:D I shouldn't have used the word "stalling"; but instead said that its not at the top of the list as something to complete immdiately. I'm certain that they will release it to me because they are GREAT guys (with awesome design skills!!); it just may take awhile and I was hoping to get business cards printed sooner rather than later.

Anyway, didn't mean to get off on a tangent, but thanks for the "release" advice.

[Deadeye008]

Gonna send these off to print soon but would love to hear your opinions and suggestions before I do.
Thanks
Front
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/jchamblin/Buscard.jpg
Back
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/jchamblin/BuscardBack.jpg

[NHphotos]

Gonna send these off to print soon but would love to hear your opinions and suggestions before I do.
Thanks
Front

Back


I think it looks great! I have heard that using black on the back of cards can be fustrating if you want to write on them as many people tend to do. But for design purposes I still like it!

[com3]

Gonna send these off to print soon but would love to hear your opinions and suggestions before I do.
Thanks
Front
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f12/jchamblin/Buscard.jpg



LOVE the shot of the kid (i assume yer son) on the right side. that's a great one! :thumb :thumb :thumb

[Deadeye008]

Thank you for the quick responses! Yep, that's my son. I have a 16x20 of that one hanging in my office.:D

[ElginetPhotos]

ok, I redid my card because I thought the old one looked "cheezy".
http://elginet.com/images/ElginetCardsm.jpg

[jswhigham]

This is my first attempt at making a business card from scratch. I created this card as a corporate card for my company which is why I haven't used a photo as a design element. I wanted to keep this one simple. I will make other more creative cards for my services as a photographer soon.
Please also give me feedback on my logo apart from the business card.
Thanks.

http://WhighamPhotography.smugmug.com/photos/255778517_nDTap-L.jpg

[Craig Ridley]

This is my first attempt at making a business card from scratch. I created this card as a corporate card for my company which is why I haven't used a photo as a design element. I wanted to keep this one simple. I will make other more creative cards for my services as a photographer soon.
Please also give me feedback on my logo apart from the business card.
Thanks.

http://WhighamPhotography.smugmug.com/photos/255778517_nDTap-L.jpg

Not that I have found the time to create my business cards yet, I will provide my first reaction to your cards.

1) Text is difficult to read and I found myself having to focus very hard to get the web address and phone number correct

2) To me personally, a photographers business card should have a photo showing either some of your best work, or an indication of what type of photography you do

Just my 2cents worth...

[Davidoff]

Can I use photographs I took at a concert/performance without the performer's knowledge for a card ?

[dangin]

Can I use photographs I took at a concert/performance without the performer's knowledge for a card ?

likely not, as your card is a means to advertise your services; commercial in nature. celebrities will often trademark their name and likeness; you'd be using their likeness without being licensed.

[thepinkangel]

I use mini MOO cards.

www.moo.com

[LouDoggsRuca]

Where would you all suggest I get it printed inexpensibly on the internet?
Or as cheap as possible.

g

http://www.gotprint.com has great prices, and really great turn around time. I get full front b/w back 4x6 postcards 1000 including shipping $40 and change. I love them.

[Hikin' Mike]

2) To me personally, a photographers business card should have a photo showing either some of your best work, or an indication of what type of photography you do

Just my 2cents worth...

I disagree. Your best photo is only going to be a 3.5" x 2" piece of paper. Hard to see right? A business card should be a contact only. Your business card should have at least your logo, name and contact (e-mail and or website). If they want to see your work, go to your website.

What happens if your perspective client doesn't like that particular photo? Just something to think about....

[JAG]

http://JAGCreations.smugmug.com/photos/258952842_oHbBS-X3.jpg
This is on one side.....

And this is on the other....(although the print quality is not good as I had to capture it as a print screen then bring it into psp to make it a jpeg for the purpose of this thread.) I had all these printed on my printer and they came out really nice on good quality stock. I removed my phone number for obvious reasons on the net.~JAG
http://JAGCreations.smugmug.com/photos/258953050_Rszs9-X3-1.jpg

[jerryr]

Hi !
Here is my new business which I absolutely love.
Front of Card
http://jrphotos.smugmug.com/photos/260471751_uYMvY-M.jpg
Back of Card
http://jrphotos.smugmug.com/photos/260471753_CdqLN-M.jpg
The 'target market' for the card is wedding photography. The card is also consistent with the color 'theme' of my web site.
http://www.jrphotosandwebdesign.com
The card was designed by Alicia of Moments Photography.
You can see more wonderful work of Alicia such as cards, graphic designs, collages, postcards, season theme cards and outstanding photography at
http://www.louisianamoments.com
Alicia is very professional, knowledgeable and wonderful to work with.
I highly recommend her for any type of graphic design you are looking for to make your business successful.

- jerryr

[ShutterThoughts]

www.ShutterThoughts.com (http://www.shutterthoughts.com)

Unique photos of Hawaii by Evan Rapoport

http://shutterthoughts.smugmug.com/photos/261282457_7VuBK-M.jpg

[DI-Joe]

I just finished this design it was time to update and I was running out of my last design. Tried to make it relatively consistent with one of my web designs. I'm about to do a batch of 1000 with the UV coat on one side and my water mark and bare white paper on the other(so folks can jot down notes).

http://www.dev-inspirestudios.com/photos/263465301_HNyyj-L.jpg

[heatherfeather]

I went with something a bit different. I had these printed at overnight prints and they turned out marvelous.

I also had them do tri fold brochures and they turned out nice too.


http://ambience.smugmug.com/photos/265391312_UTyj5-S.jpg http://ambience.smugmug.com/photos/265391243_RamML-S.jpg

[Dee]

I went with something a bit different. I had these printed at overnight prints and they turned out marvelous.

I also had them do tri fold brochures and they turned out nice too.


http://ambience.smugmug.com/photos/265391312_UTyj5-S.jpg http://ambience.smugmug.com/photos/265391243_RamML-S.jpg

These are fantastic! Love it! :clap :clap :clap

[DI-Joe]

These are fantastic! Love it! :clap :clap :clap

I agree, very unique and quite dashing. :clap

[Moni]

I just ordered some of the mini ones...
deets are on the other side...

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266188536_d7CoB-S.jpg---- http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189046_VDcnP-S.jpg ----http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189604_hL7sT-S.jpg

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266190074_fmTAX-S.jpg

I'm still in school so I only needed a piece of paper for my email address and phone number. I'll probably go all custom later - on a card that reflects what I will be doing.
Still, what do you think?

[com3]

I just ordered some of the mini ones...
deets are on the other side...

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266188536_d7CoB-S.jpg---- http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189046_VDcnP-S.jpg ----http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189604_hL7sT-S.jpg

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266190074_fmTAX-S.jpg

I'm still in school so I only needed a piece of paper for my email address and phone number. I'll probably go all custom later - on a card that reflects what I will be doing.
Still, what do you think?


neat! i like those!

though, admittedly, someone gave me a mini card a couple weeks ago... i can't say that i liked it much sheerly for it's size. it was actually an inconvenience, as it doesn't exactly fit in my wallet as do other cards... which meant that it got lost somewhere in the bottom of my wallet for a few days before i remembered about it.

[charlesoutcalt]

Wow! I am really impressed with the variety and quality of the cards posted here.

I just ordered a batch of these from a firm in the UK. As you can see from the JPG (which is directly from the design firm), they are translucent plastic. I'm pretty happy with them, but they're so pricey that I am looking for something cheaper that I can hand out in large quantities. Maybe I'll look into some of those mini-cards. . .

By the way, if you are interested in this translucent plastic idea, the firm is Plasma Design. They are incredibly responsive and patient, able to work out exactly what you want. The only downside is the price: $399 for 250. :cry

[charlesoutcalt]

I have had the same reaction to the minis, but then I came to really like them. They take up less space, use less paper, and get right to the point.

Monica, if you don't mind my asking, do you have a good source for your cards? I really like them.

neat! i like those!

though, admittedly, someone gave me a mini card a couple weeks ago... i can't say that i liked it much sheerly for it's size. it was actually an inconvenience, as it doesn't exactly fit in my wallet as do other cards... which meant that it got lost somewhere in the bottom of my wallet for a few days before i remembered about it.

[MichaelKirk]

I ordered two boxes from MPix last year - Glossy - and they were fine - nothing special, but they worked. I am getting ready to update my cards and wanted to know possible other places that can be recommended to purchase some nice business cards. I'm actually looking for something that is a little different than a typical business card....not sure what that may be or other products that may be available. Just trying to see if I can add a little more "Punch" to a typical business card. I want to wait until I know what product I am going to bet befire I start my designing stage.

I did see the previous post on the clear cards - I really like that idea but the $ is more than I want to spend.

Suggestions, links?

Thanks,
Michael

[Moni]

I have had the same reaction to the minis, but then I came to really like them. They take up less space, use less paper, and get right to the point.

Monica, if you don't mind my asking, do you have a good source for your cards? I really like them.

I ordered them online from moo.com too.
I didn't order very many - just enough to tide me over until I can find a local printer.

I thought it's funny how many photographers have the mini cards. I have never received them from any other profession.

[com3]

Wow! I am really impressed with the variety and quality of the cards posted here.

I just ordered a batch of these from a firm in the UK. As you can see from the JPG (which is directly from the design firm), they are translucent plastic. I'm pretty happy with them, but they're so pricey that I am looking for something cheaper that I can hand out in large quantities. Maybe I'll look into some of those mini-cards. . .

By the way, if you are interested in this translucent plastic idea, the firm is Plasma Design. They are incredibly responsive and patient, able to work out exactly what you want. The only downside is the price: $399 for 250. :cry


that is a REALLY nice card! very professional and very sleek! and VERY expensive! //runs away. :rofl

[charlesoutcalt]

Thanks for the tip. I just jumped on the Moo bandwagon, too. I wanted some relatively inexpensive cards for mass hand-outs when it would kill me to part with the fancy plastic versions. The ordering process was easy--even sort of fun. I like their sense of humor. The price was right, too. I think I got 200 for under $40, or about 20 cents/each.

I ordered them online from moo.com too.
I didn't order very many - just enough to tide me over until I can find a local printer.

I thought it's funny how many photographers have the mini cards. I have never received them from any other profession.

[charlesoutcalt]

Hey--thanks. Plasma Design deserves all the compliments. Now I just need to work myself to give them away! As I mentioned above, I ordered some minis from Moo, too. Should be a nice combination for different purposes.

that is a REALLY nice card! very professional and very sleek! and VERY expensive! //runs away. :rofl

[Mike Lane]

Hey--thanks. Plasma Design deserves all the compliments. Now I just need to work myself to give them away! As I mentioned above, I ordered some minis from Moo, too. Should be a nice combination for different purposes.My mom worked for a 3 ring binder company. They made her business cards from some translucent plastic like yours. She said the best thing about it was that she always won those contests you enter by putting your business card in the fishbowl. :lol3

[gregneil]

I've been working on a 2-sided biz card and would love some c&c on both the logo and the card design.

The website is not up yet, and I just noticed that the logo on the "picture" side isn't properly centered... I figure I'll get a few different versions printed with different pictures on them. What else needs tweeking / rethinking / totally re-doing?

Thanks for looking...

Front:
http://gregneil.smugmug.com/photos/271313766_n6Rrf-M.jpg

Back:
http://gregneil.smugmug.com/photos/271313825_deQat-M.jpg

[com3]

I've been working on a 2-sided biz card and would love some c&c on both the logo and the card design.

The website is not up yet, and I just noticed that the logo on the "picture" side isn't properly centered... I figure I'll get a few different versions printed with different pictures on them. What else needs tweeking / rethinking / totally re-doing?

Thanks for looking...

Front:
http://gregneil.smugmug.com/photos/271313766_n6Rrf-M.jpg

Back:
http://gregneil.smugmug.com/photos/271313825_deQat-M.jpg


unique and cool, IMO. :thumb

[zack75144]

Wow these are nice.
For mine I wanted sleek and straight to the point.
http://Zack75144.smugmug.com/photos/271267712_sps2B-M.jpg

Another alterative would be this one.
http://Zack75144.smugmug.com/photos/271273853_aHEiL-M.jpg

[com3]

Wow these are nice.
For mine I wanted sleek and straight to the point.
http://Zack75144.smugmug.com/photos/271267712_sps2B-M.jpg

Another alterative would be this one.
http://Zack75144.smugmug.com/photos/271273853_aHEiL-M.jpg


tough choice, honestly... i'm totally all about the simple and straight foreward as well... but you know, we're a rare breed. :rofl i ended up putting a super rad pic on mine and everyone always spends a solid 30 seconds at least looking at it, commenting on it, and oogling after i give it to em. :thumb

[Moni]

I just ordered some of the mini ones...
deets are on the other side...

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266188536_d7CoB-S.jpg---- http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189046_VDcnP-S.jpg ----http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266189604_hL7sT-S.jpg

http://monicarooney.smugmug.com/photos/266190074_fmTAX-S.jpg



I just got them and they are great!
Unfortunately, I'm almost out of "fat chick corner"s already.
Running low on "the angry snowman" too. I guess everyone has a sense of humour! :rofl

[Justbcuz]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/273291222_d3HKL-X3.jpg

Howdy all ... Ill get the hang of this sooner or later but I figured I needed to get my feet wet. What better way than to jump right in!

[Raphy]

23374

[Shima]

I finally designed a new card to include my recently acquired LLC status and my recently purchased domain name.

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/280397062_aqpzd-M.jpg

[Dizzle]

New cards to go with the new focus of my photography...mostly clubs, events, parties...NIGHTLIFE!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/dyno223/23_biz_cards.gif

[Mike Lane]

New cards to go with the new focus of my photography...mostly clubs, events, parties...NIGHTLIFE!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k136/dyno223/23_biz_cards.gifProbably my favorite biz card in this thread. Way to go. :clap

[snapstacks]

Finally came up with one that I like, though suggestions are welcome. I like the simplicity of this card, and the feedback has been terrific.


http://www.stacksofphotos.com/photos/263316325_w3RNw-M.jpg

[gus]

Finally came up with one that I like, though suggestions are welcome. I like the simplicity of this card, and the feedback has been terrific.

Nice card !!

[gus]

Guys im about to do some new cards & was wondering if anyone else leaves the www off their web page. I mean its a bit silly that the entire world uses it i think...its not like there is an option to use something else.

[Hikin' Mike]

Finally came up with one that I like, though suggestions are welcome. I like the simplicity of this card, and the feedback has been terrific.


I don't care for the font (script). IMO it's way over-used.

[Hikin' Mike]

Guys im about to do some new cards & was wondering if anyone else leaves the www off their web page. I mean its a bit silly that the entire world uses it i think...its not like there is an option to use something else.

I thought about removing my 'www' too, but I left it because it "fit" with the rest of my card (e-mail/phone number). :D

[gus]

Also what Metric template is everyone using in photoshop ? The US ones online uses 2" (5.1mm) wide when the australian (metric) one is 5.4mm wide.

[Hikin' Mike]

Also what Metric template is everyone using in photoshop ? The US ones online uses 2" (5.1mm) wide when the australian (metric) one is 5.4mm wide.

I'm in the US and using Illustrator instead of Photoshop, but 9 x 5.2cm is what I would use including the bleed.

[gus]

I'm in the US and using Illustrator instead of Photoshop, but 9 x 5.2cm is what I would use including the bleed.
Tks mike i was aware of that which is why im asking for metric. I have one of marc muench's cards & its 5.1mm like all the templates i find on the net but australian business cards are 5.4mm.

[Craig Ridley]

Tks mike i was aware of that which is why im asking for metric. I have one of marc muench's cards & its 5.1mm like all the templates i find on the net but australian business cards are 5.4mm.

I guess it really depends on where you get your cards printed. I am just preparing my first business cards at the moment and plan on using Vista Prints. Their pre-defined Photoshop template uses 90mm x 52mm (full bleed) and 87mm x 49mm (document trim size)

http://www.vistaprint.com.au/vp/ns/propath/ChooseProduct.aspx?pfid=079&pf_id=079#Products

Hope this helps...

[gus]

I guess it really depends on where you get your cards printed. I am just preparing my first business cards at the moment and plan on using Vista Prints. Their pre-defined Photoshop template uses 90mm x 52mm (full bleed) and 87mm x 49mm (document trim size)

http://www.vistaprint.com.au/vp/ns/propath/ChooseProduct.aspx?pfid=079&pf_id=079#Products

Hope this helps...

The cards here are 55mm (not 54mm as i initially thought) x 90mm & 3mm all round for the bleed. Thats a standard Australian size.

Man i was a bit loose with that decimal in my last few posts.

[charlesoutcalt]

Hey there. I might be wrong on this--and everyone else please jump in if I am--but I think that some websites start with http, without the www.

My advice: Make things completely unambiguous, make it as easy as possible for customers to get to you.

Guys im about to do some new cards & was wondering if anyone else leaves the www off their web page. I mean its a bit silly that the entire world uses it i think...its not like there is an option to use something else.

[denisegoldberg]

Guys im about to do some new cards & was wondering if anyone else leaves the www off their web page. I mean its a bit silly that the entire world uses it i think...its not like there is an option to use something else.
You're right - there shouldn't be any reason to include the www. The only time I might suggest that you include it is if you were using an odd domain (ending) that isn't readily recognized as a web site identifier. Seems to me like <yourName>.com or .net or .org or .au - should be easily recognized as a web site name.

--- Denise

[DI-Joe]

Hey there. I might be wrong on this--and everyone else please jump in if I am--but I think that some websites start with http, without the www.

My advice: Make things completely unambiguous, make it as easy as possible for customers to get to you.

I'll break it down for you.


www is just what's called a cname or in some cases a subdomain. The domain, whatever comes right before your .com so in my case dev-inspire.com is what's important.

if your web server is configured to use just the domain name for serving up your web page, then you can leave your www off. (try just puting your domain in the address bar, no http:// no www and see if it works).

The problem is that in many shared hosting environments where multiple web pages exist on the same IP address and the way the server tells them apart is by the address that you asked for, it may or may not be configured to serve up just the TLD(top level domain).

My best advise is to test what you plan on putting on your card. Best practice would dictate leave off the http:// as that's always assumed(you wouldn't put an FTP address on your card would you?) and add the www.yourdomain.com The www is a psychological indicator that says "hey, I'm a web page" if you just put your domain on there it looks ominous and vague.

Kind Regards,

Joe Hancuff

[gus]

You're right - there shouldn't be any reason to include the www. The only time I might suggest that you include it is if you were using an odd domain (ending) that isn't readily recognized as a web site identifier. Seems to me like <yourName>.com or .net or .org or .au - should be easily recognized as a web site name.

--- Denise
Thats what im thinking thus i will print my cards without it.

The biggest issue here that can confuse some people re finding a web address is people leaving off the .au ie .com or a .com.au (for australian)

[Dizzle]

Probably my favorite biz card in this thread. Way to go. :clap

Thank you so much Mike! Just got back in town and found the cards on the porch...they look GREAT!!!!

[Shima]

I did a little more tweaking, added a back to my cards, and placed my order on Friday... so hopefully they'll ship and arrive sometime this week :)

The final product below:

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/281216415_jisBP-L.jpg

[Digital Illusions]

Hello there all. This is my first post and I figured what better way to into myself than by sharing my business card. check out my site at www.digitalillusions.us (http://www.digitalillusions.us) thanks. :thumb

http://digitalillusions.smugmug.com/photos/272201290_jB5K6-M.jpg

[cjoconn22]

I'm not a pro...not yet anyway :) Need a card anyhow.

But i wanted to go for an eye-catching card to have around. I ordered 100 of these tonight from overnightprints (freeship code gives free shipping)

front:
http://caseyo.smugmug.com/photos/284342057_JJYSS-L-0.jpg

back:
http://caseyo.smugmug.com/photos/284342059_9Q3cD-L-0.jpg

[Vycor]

Not sure if I ever posted mine here... but basically this is my only card now. For the past 18 months or so i've been shooting primarily photos at fire department events (car accidents, fires, etc...) so naturally my card was designed around that, and basically it wasnt designed to make money but it was jsut so much easier to hand out a card to fire chiefs/firefighters then have them write down my website. Ive taken a few orders for photos from people so they already paid for themselves (only cost me maybe $30 anyway for a bunch).

The photos are my own on the card:

Front:
http://www.fdphotos.net/front.jpg

Back:
http://www.fdphotos.net/back.jpg

[rich56k]

Here's my new one....:D wouldn't dare to post the old one :cry

rich56k
it's visible in safari - but not FF?!?!

[lendur2]

http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/20342487-L.jpg

Where would you all suggest I get it printed inexpensibly on the internet?
Or as cheap as possible.

g

Below was mentioned business card stock. I have used it and think it stinks. Not thick enough, even micro-perf is ragged, and the regular perf is worse. You get 10 and all that paper is wasted.

Go to your paper store and get 108# diamond-white paper for around 15cents a sheet (~$35/200 sheets). If you have an ink jet, fine. If a laser, you have to open up the back, since this stuff doesn't bend much. At least not willingly. Beware the inkjet ink isn't permanent. Maybe you can concoct a surface (a spray from an art store?) to seal and preserve it. I've never tried; but have used both types of printer and I most vehemently prefer the laser.

Get yourself a good drawing program. There are some free ones on the net; inkscape from Source Forge is one, though I have never used it. Can use a painting program, and photoshop is upbiquitous; I prefer a drawing one. Suit yourself. Photofiltre used to be free, though I think it now costs; but Gimp is free, and from Source Forge as well. I have always used Apple Works. For your fancy picture, you need a modicum of transparency (~50%). If it be already there, ducky; otherwise you have to create it. Ergo a sophisticated art program. To be complete, I'll add that you can use a DTP program after picture files are in hand. Handy if you want to get fancy like with text wrap around pictures (objects). (Again Source Forge offers a free one called Scribus. Again never used it, though a friend who seems knowledgeable on such things says it's anemic; way less capable than their Gimp which he says is at least as good as Photoshop; maybe better--he thinks so.) AppleWorks drawing module is also rigged for DTP, and I've tried some of that fancy stuff, though not on cards. They're just too blooming small; I prefer the simple clean look, though have experimented successfully with the pictures as you have exemplified. The one you have supplied looks of a different aspect ratio; again a reason to go with "roll-your-own" cards.

For cards of 2" x 3.5", set your margins at 1/4" all around. (Some printers cannot accomodate it. I have met two.) You get 12.

Make a grid of grey, position it most carefully, and anchor it. (I also group the lines. And if you want to remove it before saving, not only that, but also stick in a stray line outside the card matrix so you can easily click on it to select without also selecting the stuff which is part of your cards) Before laying out the cards themselves, experiment by printing them on plain paper. Use a sheet already printed on one side which is relegated to the waste heap. Look for the line to be the faintest discernible. On the other hand if there is sufficient contrast between adjacent cards, this fussy fiddling is probably unnecessary. But you need lines to be able to set up on your workpage; they can be deleted just before saving/printing.

Set up your text and imaging as you see fit.

A good paper cutter is best by far, but I always used a scissors. Tedious, but it's either money or time and I was broke after buying the paper That's a dead giveaway that I'm no pro. :D Just that a lot of people like you to make them business cards if you will agree to (my work is always free, and I supply all materials at my expense), so I've made them in their thousands. Using scissors, that's an all-nighter! :rolleyes

I hope this helps you. A good business card is a *definite* asset. Once again, I *do* like yours.

[lendur2]

Great Thread Ginger....I too like to see others cards never thought of starting a thread for it.



Here is mine, it too is a really bad scan of it. I need to figure out how to better use my scanner to get better results. The card looks great in person.

Anyways.....here it is...

There is a free lesson that is pretty thorough: Scan Tips
http://www.scantips.com/

[Mike Lane]

Below was mentioned business card stock. I have used it and think it stinks. Not thick enough, even micro-perf is ragged, and the regular perf is worse. You get 10 and all that paper is wasted.

Go to your paper store and get 108# diamond-white paper for around 15cents a sheet (~$35/200 sheets). If you have an ink jet, fine. If a laser, you have to open up the back, since this stuff doesn't bend much. At least not willingly. Beware the inkjet ink isn't permanent. Maybe you can concoct a surface (a spray from an art store?) to seal and preserve it. I've never tried; but have used both types of printer and I most vehemently prefer the laser.

Get yourself a good drawing program. There are some free ones on the net; inkscape from Source Forge is one, though I have never used it. Can use a painting program, and photoshop is upbiquitous; I prefer a drawing one. Suit yourself. Photofiltre used to be free, though I think it now costs; but Gimp is free, and from Source Forge as well. I have always used Apple Works. For your fancy picture, you need a modicum of transparency (~50%). If it be already there, ducky; otherwise you have to create it. Ergo a sophisticated art program. To be complete, I'll add that you can use a DTP program after picture files are in hand. Handy if you want to get fancy like with text wrap around pictures (objects). (Again Source Forge offers a free one called Scribus. Again never used it, though a friend who seems knowledgeable on such things says it's anemic; way less capable than their Gimp which he says is at least as good as Photoshop; maybe better--he thinks so.) AppleWorks drawing module is also rigged for DTP, and I've tried some of that fancy stuff, though not on cards. They're just too blooming small; I prefer the simple clean look, though have experimented successfully with the pictures as you have exemplified. The one you have supplied looks of a different aspect ratio; again a reason to go with "roll-your-own" cards.

For cards of 2" x 3.5", set your margins at 1/4" all around. (Some printers cannot accomodate it. I have met two.) You get 12.

Make a grid of grey, position it most carefully, and anchor it. (I also group the lines. And if you want to remove it before saving, not only that, but also stick in a stray line outside the card matrix so you can easily click on it to select without also selecting the stuff which is part of your cards) Before laying out the cards themselves, experiment by printing them on plain paper. Use a sheet already printed on one side which is relegated to the waste heap. Look for the line to be the faintest discernible. On the other hand if there is sufficient contrast between adjacent cards, this fussy fiddling is probably unnecessary. But you need lines to be able to set up on your workpage; they can be deleted just before saving/printing.

Set up your text and imaging as you see fit.

A good paper cutter is best by far, but I always used a scissors. Tedious, but it's either money or time and I was broke after buying the paper That's a dead giveaway that I'm no pro. :D Just that a lot of people like you to make them business cards if you will agree to (my work is always free, and I supply all materials at my expense), so I've made them in their thousands. Using scissors, that's an all-nighter! :rolleyes

I hope this helps you. A good business card is a *definite* asset. Once again, I *do* like yours.Ummmm.... Replying to old posts is often a bad idea.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=60680

[Photobycate]

Cat,

I love your card!!!!:thumb How did you add the multiple photos on the front? Are you using Photoshop?

Thanks,

I did a little more tweaking, added a back to my cards, and placed my order on Friday... so hopefully they'll ship and arrive sometime this week :)

The final product below:

http://photos.cathoffman.com/photos/281216415_jisBP-L.jpg

[NewEraChild]

Guys im about to do some new cards & was wondering if anyone else leaves the www off their web page. I mean its a bit silly that the entire world uses it i think...its not like there is an option to use something else.

Gus, from a graphics design standpoint I believe that whether or not you include the www. is entirely up to you. Personally I have simply used the www. because in most of my designs the www. seems to offset the .com on the opposite side in terms of balance. However, if you are simply doing sample.smugmug.com, please please please leave off the www.

the extra www. before that just looks tacky, elongated, and unprofessional. the simpler the website name, the more likely a person is to remember it and go there. So in short, there really is no need for a www. at the beginning of the website name. The .com is quite simply enough for anyone that you will meet.

As for myself, I will be posting my own business cards as soon as i have them all squared away.

[Head in the Clouds]

Front:

Back: http://headintheclouds.smugmug.com/photos/298130809_6i4nG-M.jpg


http://headintheclouds.smugmug.com/photos/298130777_enTU8-M.jpg
I know it is going against the whole "don't use the www part", but hay - this is Australia - and not just Australia, but ADELAIDE!! I had to show someone the other day (who had mobile broadband on her new schmic looking lap top) how to cut and paste something into Word ... so yes, I believe some people need to be told which one is the web address and which is email ... :huh :rofl

I think I'm the only photographer who doesn't have any actualy pictures on their business card ... :scratch :rolleyes

[ian408]

Hey Kate :wave

Nice job on the card. Simple, easy to understand. Gets the point across.

[Hikin' Mike]

I think I'm the only photographer who doesn't have any actualy pictures on their business card ... :scratch :rolleyes

I don't. :D

Have you actually printed this? I can hardly read your e-mail/www etc. :dunno

[achambers]

http://achambers.smugmug.com/photos/299337418_P3A2D-M.jpg

[Bill_Pador]

Mine were also done by Overnightprints.com and they did a wonderful job. I've used them the past 3 years on 4 different cards and have been happy with all of their services. Their quick, well priced and give you a quality product IMO

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e101/JerZICE/business-card-combo.jpg

[sweet chilli philly]

Here's mine :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/2433354573_3db9f5971a.jpg

[ILockert]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2518320624_c2468a27f4.jpg

Any suggestions, I made it once sent it off and well you Could not read them bad color choices, so now im just going for the kinda plain but still alittle different. What do you think.

The back oif the card will have all my info.

[Art Scott]

I like the design and all....there are alot tha will say it needs to be in a certain font or an easy to read font.....but I really like things that re different in designs.....it should stand out from most.....
but I would put all my info on the same side so the prospective client dosen't have to hunt for it.......I personally never turn the card over unless the front side has a notation telling to do so...then i hope to find prioces and such.....
but that is hust me and my minisule opion.....worth a lot less................... than paid for....:rofl

[ILockert]

I like the design and all....there are alot tha will say it needs to be in a certain font or an easy to read font.....but I really like things that re different in designs.....it should stand out from most.....
but I would put all my info on the same side so the prospective client dosen't have to hunt for it.......I personally never turn the card over unless the front side has a notation telling to do so...then i hope to find prioces and such.....
but that is hust me and my minisule opion.....worth a lot less................... than paid for....:rofl

I tried everything on the front it just seemed to be to cluttered, Ive even played with the idea of taking the stuff on the bottom off. and im not sure why but I just love that text and im trying to make it work.

[Art Scott]

I tried everything on the front it just seemed to be to cluttered, Ive even played with the idea of taking the stuff on the bottom off. and im not sure why but I just love that text and im trying to make it work.

If you really like it then stick to your guns and see what the reaction to them is from clients.......It is a cool design as I said in previous post.......

[DI-Joe]

If you really like it then stick to your guns and see what the reaction to them is from clients.......It is a cool design as I said in previous post.......

Agreed, my design looks somewhat ominous on-screen. But I've heard from someone who doubted the design on screen but thought that as a card(where the light was reflective) it really works well. My cards so far have been a big hit(I keep winning those business card contests are restaurants and such). So stick with it! There are always going to be folks who do and don't like your work, no matter what you think of it.

Regards,
Joe

[Dizzle]

I think I'm the only photographer who doesn't have any actualy pictures on their business card ... :scratch :rolleyes

My cards don't have a photo on them. Heck, mine don't even have a phone number on them...my new ones anyway.

I have started doing a lot of club/dj/private parties and wasn't real cool with having my phone number being passed out to many "one drink to many" partiers. So I had a new card designed that is really simple, yet has been REALLY effective!!!!

When I shoot sports (mostly youth sports) I use my older cards that have my e-mail and phone listed.

[ILockert]

This is the back, again very simple and to the point.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2225/2519378306_ef9b50314f.jpg

[Hikin' Mike]

Finally decided on a design and had a printer shop print them on 16pt, gloss paper, no HV. They turned out fantastic...Thanks Jon! :D

'Hiker Dude' and my Business Card
http://www.thebackcountry.org/images/web_temp/HikerDudeBusinessCard.jpg

[dasPhoto]

Comments/suggestions before I have printed...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/das61/dasPhoto/BusinessCard1-rz.jpg

[ILockert]

Comments/suggestions before I have printed...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/das61/dasPhoto/BusinessCard1-rz.jpg

Looks good,I was going to go that route but counldn't find a nikon camera or lens for the front of the card.

[Oakley]

This is my first crack at a business card. Would love your comments. I know I am missing my email, phone # ect....I'm just looking for layout at this time. Too busy???

Cheers,

Ryan

http://thepupil.smugmug.com/photos/302811198_rqfTB-M.jpg

[Hikin' Mike]

This is my first crack at a business card. Would love your comments. I know I