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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/13/2005 02:30:32 PM · #1

Help! I don't want to get too far before I decide on a picture for our new business card. I haven't ruled out using two cards - one for fun, one for elegant, but I want your opinions (cards aren't done so I don't need to know what info to put on them - just the text/picture combos).

Thanks!

Message edited by author 2005-12-13 14:31:40.

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

12/13/2005 02:34:39 PM · #2

I prefer the second of the two options - The multi coloured one would hide the text you need to add and I think the second one allows that to stand out a little more. The web-site is more for the gallery stuff IMO.

I would make the text colour a little more distinctive on the second.

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

12/13/2005 02:35:04 PM · #3

I like the second one ... can't really find anything wrong with the first one but the second one just appeals more to me.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/13/2005 02:36:56 PM · #4

Originally posted by robs:

Thanks for the thoughts - I am putting my info on the back of the card. I get two-sided glossy cards from GotPrint.com So this is ALL that's going on front, just to be clear. :)

frisca

Nikon D70

12/13/2005 02:36:56 PM · #5

usually I'm a bw fiend, but I adore the colour of the first one and it would stand out in my mind among the photographers cards I have.

jefalk

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/13/2005 02:38:08 PM · #6

IMO, there is not a question, the B/W... Its classy, its not too busy, and its not detracting of the objective; whereas the first is none or all of those things depending on how you look at it. Great shot, just not a b-card!

john

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/13/2005 02:40:01 PM · #7

i like the 2nd one, I think its perfect dont add or change anything, not sure if u were going to but all your info can go on back I would not put it on the front here

AlexSaberi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/13/2005 02:41:25 PM · #8

is it only wedding photography that you are doing?

DjFenzl

12/13/2005 02:43:49 PM · #9

I'm not afraid, I like the first one (ducks and covers)

It's wedding photography not funeral photography so I'd respond better to the first.

wavelength

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/13/2005 02:44:06 PM · #10

IMO, as a business card, the second one rings a little closer to home. The Flowers seem a little busy and off message.

The couple looking at the card title and smiling have a very positive suggestive message. It says "I'm happy about our choice in Picture Infinity Studios", and immediately brings to ones attention that you are doing wedding photography.

-ed I cont speall

Message edited by author 2005-12-13 15:02:16.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/13/2005 02:52:10 PM · #11

Originally posted by alexsaberi:

is it only wedding photography that you are doing?

These cards are just for potential wedding clients yes. We also have a portrait/family card but that's not here yet. :)

M

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

12/13/2005 03:00:48 PM · #12

Originally posted by mavrik:

Originally posted by robs:
I prefer the second of the two options - The multi coloured one would hide the text you need to add and I think the second one allows that to stand out a little more. The web-site is more for the gallery stuff IMO.

I would make the text colour a little more distinctive on the second.

Thanks for the thoughts - I am putting my info on the back of the card. I get two-sided glossy cards from GotPrint.com So this is ALL that's going on front, just to be clear. :)

Okay but I would still say the second for the more classic look.

downtherabbithole

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

12/13/2005 03:04:42 PM · #13

I don't see anything wrong with having them both printed. mabey half and half. they both are very well done.
just my 2 cents

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/13/2005 03:05:26 PM · #14

Thanks - that's sorta the direction I think we're going to go... :)

*back to grind* lol

AlexSaberi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/13/2005 03:06:11 PM · #15

IMHO I would maybe remove the bevelling on the tecxt. to me it can look a bit cheap.

I do like both images. And maybe the 1st one grabs attention more although more cluttered than the more simple second one. Hard to choose.

So you are going to have a different card for each type of service? How does that work out with the printing cost?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/13/2005 03:10:34 PM · #16

Cost:

500 of each: $80.
1000 of one: $50.

So it's minimally significant, but...

1000 of each: $100.
2500 of one: $100.

mesmeraj

12/13/2005 03:20:24 PM · #17

i still say both but if were going to pick favourites i like the serious one better myself.

mesmeraj

12/13/2005 03:21:26 PM · #18

lol what did i say yesterday
here are some flowers...duh
this is the bride and groom...again

wheres the brat?

loz1

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

12/13/2005 03:30:39 PM · #19

I love the flowers shots even if others thing the other more is more traditional. Its bright and fun and it gets my attention. It also says a lot about who you are as a photographer. Your photos are full of color and you use color to stamp photos with your individual style.

Yeah yeah the other one looks cool too, but I love adore the flowers and have since the weekend when you showed me the photos lol

mandyturner

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/13/2005 03:58:11 PM · #20

I really don't know what to tell you because I like them both. They are both nice IMO. Use both.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/13/2005 04:02:35 PM · #21

I like the sepia tone one. Very nice shots!

ShorterThanJesus

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

12/13/2005 04:12:57 PM · #22

#2 gets my vote.

I do have a comment though, I'm in the communications/publications industry and one of the first things they taught us regarding job hunting was not to have glossy cards. Some of the most valuable information in a business arrangement will first be written on the back of a business card. Seeing as how this is photography, I'd agree with 1 glossy side but I think it is worth having the other side 'writeable'.

Just a thought.

Brenb

Canon EOS-60D

12/13/2005 04:20:56 PM · #23

I like the second one best. It looks more professional to me. Is that a photo you took, Mavrik? If it is you should be using that on the front of your site.