Business card C&C please

[pworm14]

Hi All,

I'm hesitant to even ask this because I know most of you don't like cards with photos but, I needed to have something for this weekend so, I ordered a run of 100 of these and they should be here Thursday of Friday. I have to admit that I do like the photo and the couple of people that I ran it by at work tend to agree.

With that being said, I'm open to any and all suggestions for the next run. Please keep in mind that this is only a hobby for me and I'm not really looking to branch out into areas other that youth sports. Just something to give to parents that ask.

Wail away!!



http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card2Medium.jpg

[michael_]

the photo is good but i didnt even take notice of the text on it, all im looking at is the focus point of the swimmers cap

[CornUponCob]

Her face is in the water. This is a no-no when shooting breastroke.

[pworm14]

Her face is in the water. This is a no-no when shooting breastroke.

Actually, no face showing was intentional. Although I could have used a shot of my own kid, I didn't have one that I REALLY liked for this purpose. Since it's not a shot of my own kid, I didn't want someone else's kids face on something that I'm going to be handing out. I figured this would be the best way to avoid any upset parents.

[EnronRocks]

Actually, no face showing was intentional. Although I could have used a shot of my own kid, I didn't have one that I REALLY liked for this purpose. Since it's not a shot of my own kid, I didn't want someone else's kids face on something that I'm going to be handing out. I figured this would be the best way to avoid any upset parents.

Smart move. I like it to be honest.

[pworm14]

the photo is good but i didnt even take notice of the text on it, all im looking at is the focus point of the swimmers cap

Cider,

I have to agree. The eyes definitly lock on to the cap. I'll try changing the white text to yellow or maybe try desaturating the cap a little with a layer mask. Thanks for the input.

Smart move. I like it to be honest.

Thanks Enron...

[michael_]

or, crop it a little so the text area is part of a blank background, ie say like this

[Subyn00by]

no no no, full photo looked much better. Maybe have it fade to white on top and bottom, and maybe stroke the bottom text?

[Fenster]

The contrast of the text against the background is too low and the photo itself is too busy. If you have a "cleaner" image of any sporting activity then you should use that. Anything that engages or has contact.

[mattograph]

If you have the skill, change the cap to read your logo/text. Then the focal point of the image becomes your calling card.

[pworm14]

Thanks for the inputs. I'll see if I can't come up with something to make the text more of a focal point.

[pworm14]

Okay... In keeping with the same theme I added another gradient to the bottom and tried some different text colors.

1.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card3.jpg

2.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card4.jpg

3.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card5.jpg

[splitslim]

I like this one!

or, crop it a little so the text area is part of a blank background, ie say like this

[mattograph]

A vote for 2. The yellow matching the cap brings it all together.

[pworm14]

Okay. I took Ciders idea of the crop but used a gradient instead. I think this one is it........... Plus, I need to get some REAL work done.;)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card6.jpg

[Fenster]

That actually looks much better. There's a higher contrast between the text and background now, and it's much more legible as a result.

Would you consider switching to a sans-serif font and spacing the AP in your title? I'm asking because I know I'm not the only person who has trouble reading serif lettering.

[KevinAldrich]

Okay. I took Ciders idea of the crop but used a gradient instead. I think this one is it........... Plus, I need to get some REAL work done.;)

I like it! It's not as busy and distracting as the others. I think it works pretty well.

[mattograph]

Okay. I took Ciders idea of the crop but used a gradient instead. I think this one is it........... Plus, I need to get some REAL work done.;)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h112/pworm14/Card6.jpg

On the money!

[slappy sam]

The image and gradient is good but the text really doesn't flow with it. Try playing around with some different font faces.

[pworm14]

Thanks everyone.

Okay, I'll try some different fonts. I know very little about PS and know NOTHING about adding fonts. Any favorite free font download sites and instructions on how to add them to PS?

[pworm14]

Also, if you could post some sample's, with the font name, of something you think would look good, that would be great.

[mattograph]

Just a thought.

In engineering, there is a concept called the "paralysis of analysis". It's a bit self explanatory, of course.

A business card, unto itself, is not the lynchpin of any marketing campaign. Rather, its a tool that should do things:

1) Let someone know how to get in touch with you;

2) Give someone a reason to keep it.

I think you have accomplished your goal. No one who gets this card is going to discount it because of something they deem "unfinished".

This is a good card. Spend as much time on it as YOU think you need to. Just don't let it "paralyze" you.

[Analog6]

A vote for 2. The yellow matching the cap brings it all together.
I think the yellow text is good from a design point of view, more eyecatching

[Paul S]

Her face is in the water. This is a no-no when shooting breastroke.

BS - Thats a great Card !!!

[bakerbranded]

dafont.com is a great place for fee fonts.

[pworm14]

Just a thought.

In engineering, there is a concept called the "paralysis of analysis". It's a bit self explanatory, of course.

A business card, unto itself, is not the lynchpin of any marketing campaign. Rather, its a tool that should do things:

1) Let someone know how to get in touch with you;

2) Give someone a reason to keep it.

I think you have accomplished your goal. No one who gets this card is going to discount it because of something they deem "unfinished".

This is a good card. Spend as much time on it as YOU think you need to. Just don't let it "paralyze" you.

Thanks Mattograph..... You're absolutly right. I'm done....

Thanks everybody :D

[michael_]

much better, thats what i was going for but alas suck at PS :P