Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity

skipper954 · 12-01-2007, 17:21

Thought that I would present something a bit different.

I have been trying to do more model photography, and spent one heck of a lot of time making this business card. Yes, most of that time was trying to position correctly 10 to a page.

Decided to blur pertinent info for the web.....just my innate cautiousness.

So, C and C please. Remember, this is a handout to interested people and meant to grab their attention immediately

skip

**stepheno** · 12-01-2007, 17:57

I like it Skip....I know that one would normally say don't chop off the feet but in this case I think it's OK. But......I'm not keen on the font. I found I was concentrating to read the info. It's certainly catch the eye

skipper954 · 12-01-2007, 18:13

Do you think that a more straighforward font would be better? I was trying to be a bit classy.

**Dabhand16** · 12-01-2007, 18:16

I like it too, Skip. Unlike Stephano I find the font OK.

The only thing I'd think about is if someone got hold of one of these cards indirectly, and made a booking, how disappointed would they be when a middle-aged bloke turned up for the shoot?

skipper954 · 12-01-2007, 18:28

Thanks Dab

They haven't been disappointed yet

At least overtly.

And I am a bit on the other side of middle-aged.

**Dabhand16** · 12-01-2007, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipper954

And I am a bit on the other side of middle-aged.

I know, just being polite for a change!

fionaB · 12-01-2007, 19:53

i like it Skip but like stephano i dont like the font on this. i do think a plainer font would be more fitting for the card.....

Fi

cotter · 12-01-2007, 20:18

It's okay for what it is Skip, but I don't think the model is very nice to look at. For me it would work better if she was covered more and not looking at the camera. Sorry if thats a bit harsh its just MHO

skipper954 · 12-01-2007, 20:32

Thanks guys (and girl). I appreciate your input. Of course I saved in psd so I can easily change the font.

And next time I have a good shoot, I shall place the model on the right side of the frame and leave room for text. I really don't have any other shots appropriate for a card.

btw...cotter....everyone has different tastes in automobiles and women

skip

cotter · 12-01-2007, 20:44

Ye I know Skip......I like the font

Charlotte · 13-01-2007, 00:29

Hi Skip,

Have to agree with Cotter - I like the font, but in all honesty I don't feel the photo is the right one for a business card; however, since you say you will change the photo, I will not comment on it further

Could I ask who you are aiming to distribute this card to? Do you have an existing clientele, or are you trying to build clientele from scratch? Give us an idea of what type of people/companies will be looking at your card (+ deciding whether to employ your services ... ), then we could give you a more fitting appraisal of it. Perhaps, in the meantime, choose a more appropriate photo, but do you have to have a photo on the front of your business card?

I don't think you need the term 'Headshots' in the list, as this is covered by 'Portraits'.

In fact, I don't think you need all those words on your card, as some are indicative of others. Perhaps it's Americanese, but what do you mean by 'Casual'? Do you mean what we brits would call 'Leisurewear'? Or do you mean you are a casual photographer?

Skip, if you are starting up your own photography business + are serious about it, it would really pay you to get a professional designer to design your card for you.

Good luck with your venture, + please show us the final business card

PS I might be persuaded to draft something for you ... for a bit of rep

skipper954 · 13-01-2007, 00:50

Great comments, Charlotte. Thank you so much.
You are right, there is some redundancy in the wording. Easily fixed.

I am trying to hand the card out to interested models or to people who potentially may be interested. I have no contacts in the industry, and I am doing it for fun, not necessarily profit at this point. Later, who knows?

And you are again right, this image may be too "risque" for the general population of potential models. But I think that an image is critical to the card for marketing. People won't pay a lot of attention to words, but they will stop to look at an image.

"Casual" is prominent in the modeling profession here, meaning casual poses in casual attire.

I have never given a rep, but I would be more than happy to learn how

Thanks again

skip

Charlotte · 13-01-2007, 00:58

Hold that thought, Skip ... I'll see what I can come up with over the next coupla days

12-01-2007, 17:21	#1 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Thought that I would present something a bit different. I have been trying to do more model photography, and spent one heck of a lot of time making this business card. Yes, most of that time was trying to position correctly 10 to a page. Decided to blur pertinent info for the web.....just my innate cautiousness. So, C and C please. Remember, this is a handout to interested people and meant to grab their attention immediately skip

12-01-2007, 17:57	#2 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,637	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity I like it Skip....I know that one would normally say don't chop off the feet but in this case I think it's OK. But......I'm not keen on the font. I found I was concentrating to read the info. It's certainly catch the eye

12-01-2007, 18:13	#3 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Do you think that a more straighforward font would be better? I was trying to be a bit classy.

12-01-2007, 18:16	#4 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 8,999	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity I like it too, Skip. Unlike Stephano I find the font OK. The only thing I'd think about is if someone got hold of one of these cards indirectly, and made a booking, how disappointed would they be when a middle-aged bloke turned up for the shoot?

12-01-2007, 18:28	#5 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Thanks Dab They haven't been disappointed yet At least overtly. And I am a bit on the other side of middle-aged.

12-01-2007, 19:53	#7 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,453	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity i like it Skip but like stephano i dont like the font on this. i do think a plainer font would be more fitting for the card..... Fi

12-01-2007, 20:18	#8 (permalink)
cotter Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lauder, Scottish Borders Posts: 609	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity It's okay for what it is Skip, but I don't think the model is very nice to look at. For me it would work better if she was covered more and not looking at the camera. Sorry if thats a bit harsh its just MHO

12-01-2007, 20:32	#9 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Thanks guys (and girl). I appreciate your input. Of course I saved in psd so I can easily change the font. And next time I have a good shoot, I shall place the model on the right side of the frame and leave room for text. I really don't have any other shots appropriate for a card. btw...cotter....everyone has different tastes in automobiles and women skip

12-01-2007, 20:44	#10 (permalink)
cotter Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lauder, Scottish Borders Posts: 609	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Ye I know Skip......I like the font

13-01-2007, 00:29	#11 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Hi Skip, Have to agree with Cotter - I like the font, but in all honesty I don't feel the photo is the right one for a business card; however, since you say you will change the photo, I will not comment on it further Could I ask who you are aiming to distribute this card to? Do you have an existing clientele, or are you trying to build clientele from scratch? Give us an idea of what type of people/companies will be looking at your card (+ deciding whether to employ your services ... ), then we could give you a more fitting appraisal of it. Perhaps, in the meantime, choose a more appropriate photo, but do you have to have a photo on the front of your business card? I don't think you need the term 'Headshots' in the list, as this is covered by 'Portraits'. In fact, I don't think you need all those words on your card, as some are indicative of others. Perhaps it's Americanese, but what do you mean by 'Casual'? Do you mean what we brits would call 'Leisurewear'? Or do you mean you are a casual photographer? Skip, if you are starting up your own photography business + are serious about it, it would really pay you to get a professional designer to design your card for you. Good luck with your venture, + please show us the final business card PS I might be persuaded to draft something for you ... for a bit of rep __________________ Work Smarter, Not Harder Last edited by Charlotte : 13-01-2007 at 00:36. Reason: Add PS

13-01-2007, 00:50	#12 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Great comments, Charlotte. Thank you so much. You are right, there is some redundancy in the wording. Easily fixed. I am trying to hand the card out to interested models or to people who potentially may be interested. I have no contacts in the industry, and I am doing it for fun, not necessarily profit at this point. Later, who knows? And you are again right, this image may be too "risque" for the general population of potential models. But I think that an image is critical to the card for marketing. People won't pay a lot of attention to words, but they will stop to look at an image. "Casual" is prominent in the modeling profession here, meaning casual poses in casual attire. I have never given a rep, but I would be more than happy to learn how Thanks again skip

13-01-2007, 00:58	#13 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Re: Sasha Business Card - caution nearly nudity Hold that thought, Skip ... I'll see what I can come up with over the next coupla days

13-01-2007, 01:06	#14 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721