Depending on your inteneded use and volume you might consider a non business card
size. Why not something 3 x 5 or so? The easily fit into a shirt pocket and if the
photo is interesting, the card might find it's way to a bulletin board near someone's
desk.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shel Belinkoff [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 3:56 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Business Cards
I've been leaning more towards Bob's way of thinking, in that a
business card-sized photo may not cut it, but after reading your
post and Tom Helbekkno's comments, I may try something that does
include a photo, or a portion of a photo.
This type of card: http://www.bc-photo.com/images/bcphotocard.jpg
doesn't really feel right to me, as I'd want something more graphic
or hard-edged.
--
Shel Belinkoff
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Grain is the brushstroke of photography." - Man Ray
tom wrote:
>
> Depends on what kind of photographer you are.
>
> If you're trying to get hired by people who aren't "in the business",
> having a photo on your card is an excellent way to give them an idea of
> what you do. Wedding and portrait photography are good examples.
>
> >From what I've seen of Shel's work (walking up to unknown people on the
> street), it might be a good idea.
>
> Obviously, you need the right photo. You probably need to think in
> magazine cover terms - a pic with enough 'blank' space to support some
> text.
>
> tv
>
> Bob Walkden wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I don't know any photographers who put photos on their business cards
> > (although when I was working at eToys the people there had photos of
> > themselves as kids on their cards!). I think most photos would not
> > translate well to that size. However, many photographers have a photo
> > printed as a postcard, with their business-card details on the back,
> > and this seems quite effective to me. The simpler the photo, the more
> > effective it is, imo, and (again just an opinion) I think overprinting
> > a photo looks terrible.
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Bob
> >
> > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > "Common sense is the metaphysics of the stone age" - Bertrand Russell
> >
> > "It's time for common sense" - William Hague, 2001
> >
> > Friday, May 11, 2001, 7:03:46 PM, you wrote:
> >
> > > This is the way I'll go for my next batch of biz cards. Right now I have
> > > black lettering on a light tan base with my name, phone number and
> > > website.
> >
> > > For most things I figure simpler is better, but in this case, I think
> > > cards with one of your better images is an appropriate idea.
> >
> > > Do a search online and you'll find a bunch of sites that can set you up.
> >
> > > tv
> >
> > > Jeff Geilenkirchen wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hiya Shel -
> > >>
> > >> I've seen business cards which were photographs with the lettering super
> > >> imposed on the image. They look pretty cool!
> > >>
> > >> Jeff
> > >>
> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> > >> Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff
> > >>
> > >> I'm going to have some business cards made up, and while I've a
> > >> couple of ideas for the design, it might be nice to get some other
> > >> input. If any of you have cards that are on line, I'd love to have
> > >> a look at them. Thanks!
> > >> --
> >
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