Opinions Please

Chris71 · 19th of February 2007 (Mon)

Any comments on this design?

JaertX · 19th of February 2007 (Mon)

looks like you're trying to sell real estate. or used cars.

I think it's the suit that is throwing me. Go with something more fun...but that's just my opinion.

Mark_Cohran · 19th of February 2007 (Mon)

JaertX has a point. It does look more like a real estate agent's card. My business card has a photo of my work on it - not me. I want potential clients to look at my photography and remember my work, so I don't put a picture of myself on the card. I do, however, deal with people that go to Ren Faires and Pirate and hippy festivals, not your common run of the mill folks. The clients you're trying to reach may be different and might respond better to a card like this.

Mark

Chris71 · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Point taken.
Thanks for the comments guys, anyone else?

PhotosGuy · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

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looks like you're trying to sell real estate. or used cars.

My thought, too!

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I want potential clients to look at my photography and remember my work,

I'd use my best shot of your primary target market.

Yanis · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaertX

looks like you're trying to sell real estate. or used cars.

I think it's the suit that is throwing me. Go with something more fun...but that's just my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_Cohran

JaertX has a point. It does look more like a real estate agent's card. My business card has a photo of my work on it - not me. I want potential clients to look at my photography and remember my work, so I don't put a picture of myself on the card. I do, however, deal with people that go to Ren Faires and Pirate and hippy festivals, not your common run of the mill folks. The clients you're trying to reach may be different and might respond better to a card like this.

Mark

Ditto on Mark and Jaertx. No offense but first thing that popped in my head was a funeral home ad.

Definitely loosen up a bit. Change the wardrobe and color combination.

Peace,
Yanis

avaloncm · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

First response took my words exactly - I initially thought real estate and I would not trust a real estate agent with my photography (of course our wedding photographer, who was awesome also sold real estate!)

Anyway, definitely go for more fun and friendliness.

Good luck!

Chris71 · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Maybe I should start selling real estate!........LOL

delhi · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Real Estate jumps at me.

tomd · 20th of February 2007 (Tue)

Besides the real estate comments: I thought the font used in the "C. Roy Photography" looks a little "jerky". Maybe you are going for a hand written look, but it doesn't come across as smooth.
just my 2 cents.
Tom

19th of February 2007 (Mon)	#2
JaertX Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 2,018 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Opinions Please looks like you're trying to sell real estate. or used cars. I think it's the suit that is throwing me. Go with something more fun...but that's just my opinion. __________________ Jason - I use Canon and stuff

19th of February 2007 (Mon)	#3
Mark_Cohran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 15,543	Re: Opinions Please JaertX has a point. It does look more like a real estate agent's card. My business card has a photo of my work on it - not me. I want potential clients to look at my photography and remember my work, so I don't put a picture of myself on the card. I do, however, deal with people that go to Ren Faires and Pirate and hippy festivals, not your common run of the mill folks. The clients you're trying to reach may be different and might respond better to a card like this. Mark __________________ Mark ----- Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together. Thirty-five years of shooting and still learning. My G&N Blog (NSFW)- My Complete Gear List - Mac-Photo Website - *My Tumblr Site* (NSFW) G&N FORUM EARLY ACCESS & IMAGE POSTING RULES

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#4
Chris71 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,578	Re: Opinions Please Point taken. Thanks for the comments guys, anyone else? __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem. www.croyphotography.com

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#7
avaloncm Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 180 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Opinions Please First response took my words exactly - I initially thought real estate and I would not trust a real estate agent with my photography (of course our wedding photographer, who was awesome also sold real estate!) Anyway, definitely go for more fun and friendliness. Good luck!

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#8
Chris71 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,578	Re: Opinions Please Maybe I should start selling real estate!........LOL __________________ If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem. www.croyphotography.com

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#9
delhi Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun Posts: 2,415	Re: Opinions Please Real Estate jumps at me. __________________ No toys. Just tools. 5d3/1dx AF Guidebook \| What AF Points to use for my 5d3/1dx?!

20th of February 2007 (Tue)	#10
tomd Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live next to my neighbor Posts: 12,287 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Opinions Please Besides the real estate comments: I thought the font used in the "C. Roy Photography" looks a little "jerky". Maybe you are going for a hand written look, but it doesn't come across as smooth. just my 2 cents. Tom __________________ mark iin; mark iid(S); 7d; G10: Canon 17-40, nifty 50, Canon 24-70L, Canon 10-22, Canon 70-200/2.8 L II, 300 2.8, 400/5.6, L 135, Canon 85/1.8: Canon 100 macro, tubes, Canon 1.4 tele conv. =======>>> play W.A.I.N.

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