Comments on: Photographer Promo Cards http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/ Photography Director Rob Haggart Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:02:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Get Creative « FP Trader http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-16987 Get Creative « FP Trader Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:43:57 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-16987 [...] Just unlucky timing. We’re all full up with a killer staff for the time being. But just like A Photo Editor holds onto good promos, I’ll hold onto his info and give him a ring when the time [...] [...] Just unlucky timing. We’re all full up with a killer staff for the time being. But just like A Photo Editor holds onto good promos, I’ll hold onto his info and give him a ring when the time [...]

]]> By: Alan Majchrowicz http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-12709 Alan Majchrowicz Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:07:20 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-12709 Thanks for this article I found it very informative. It's nice to know that some editors actually take the time to look through them and keep pertinent ones on file. It's also a bit disheartening hearing comments from some that they just chuck them all in the garbage. I realize the quantity they receive may be large but they may be missing out on a really great photographer. Thanks for this article I found it very informative. It’s nice to know that some editors actually take the time to look through them and keep pertinent ones on file. It’s also a bit disheartening hearing comments from some that they just chuck them all in the garbage. I realize the quantity they receive may be large but they may be missing out on a really great photographer.

]]> By: Giulio Sciorio http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6765 Giulio Sciorio Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:28:10 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6765 LMAO @ the Richard Prince comment. Oh man that sale really stirred up discussion between me and my friends in the creative industry. I decided that I'm no longer going to send postcards out. If my goal is to get someone's attention a flat card is hardly the answer. Booklets are the next best thing but not by much if you ask me. I need to be first on a prospects mind when they need a photographer. My sales manager and I have worked a super focused list so what I send is quite expensive but its the job of the mailer to give a glimpse into my brand's experience, to talk on my behalf and of course get a call back for a face to face meeting. Great article and great blog. LMAO @ the Richard Prince comment. Oh man that sale really stirred up discussion between me and my friends in the creative industry.

I decided that I’m no longer going to send postcards out. If my goal is to get someone’s attention a flat card is hardly the answer. Booklets are the next best thing but not by much if you ask me.

I need to be first on a prospects mind when they need a photographer. My sales manager and I have worked a super focused list so what I send is quite expensive but its the job of the mailer to give a glimpse into my brand’s experience, to talk on my behalf and of course get a call back for a face to face meeting.

Great article and great blog.

]]> By: Sophie Richardoz, make-up artist http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6692 Sophie Richardoz, make-up artist Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:06:25 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6692 [...] blog A Photo Editor est indispensable à toute personne travaillant dans la [...] [...] blog A Photo Editor est indispensable à toute personne travaillant dans la [...]

]]> By: George http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6558 George Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:11:26 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6558 This might seem long, but your incite would be greatly appreciated. I love this post. It's behind the scenes. One thing I've always wished I could learn is the ins and outs of being an editorial photographer. How to get the jobs and make a career out of it. How to price stuff, etc. Everyday, my mind steers left and right trying to figure out how to tackle my dream. Everybody tells me to shoot weddings, it makes the money. This might seem kind of dumb to say, but I feel like I'm just not that guy. After a series of jobs in the "corporate world" working non-photography related jobs (sitting desk jobs), I finally just quit my job and have hopes to open my own business. The question is, should I shoot weddings and just shoot what I like on the side, or should I dedicate my time to shooting straight for the market I like shooting for? I've got old stuff from college on my website, but if you feel like it, give it a go: www.georgeakel.com This might seem long, but your incite would be greatly appreciated.

I love this post. It’s behind the scenes. One thing I’ve always wished I could learn is the ins and outs of being an editorial photographer. How to get the jobs and make a career out of it. How to price stuff, etc.

Everyday, my mind steers left and right trying to figure out how to tackle my dream. Everybody tells me to shoot weddings, it makes the money. This might seem kind of dumb to say, but I feel like I’m just not that guy. After a series of jobs in the “corporate world” working non-photography related jobs (sitting desk jobs), I finally just quit my job and have hopes to open my own business. The question is, should I shoot weddings and just shoot what I like on the side, or should I dedicate my time to shooting straight for the market I like shooting for?

I’ve got old stuff from college on my website, but if you feel like it, give it a go:

http://www.georgeakel.com

]]> By: Karlita246 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6531 Karlita246 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:11:12 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6531 One way to guarantee your card won't be thrown away is to send out a lenticular card combining your best images and/or your URL and name. The people at Flipograph.com will make you custom Flipographs of any 2 or 3 images you want combined into one card that flips from one image to the next as you view it from different angles. Disregard the pricing on their "create your own" page. I happen to know they'll work with artists and photographers to make affordable mailers for them. They gave me a price for small ones--3 1/2 x 2-1/2 under $1 apiece for 200, and I sent them out with a letter in an envelope. They do need an envelope, though, even if you get a 4x6 card because the postal machines will scratch them up otherwise. Also, they're looking for good photographers to feature on their site, so send them a link and see what you can do. We all need more links. One way to guarantee your card won’t be thrown away is to send out a lenticular card combining your best images and/or your URL and name. The people at Flipograph.com will make you custom Flipographs of any 2 or 3 images you want combined into one card that flips from one image to the next as you view it from different angles. Disregard the pricing on their “create your own” page. I happen to know they’ll work with artists and photographers to make affordable mailers for them. They gave me a price for small ones–3 1/2 x 2-1/2 under $1 apiece for 200, and I sent them out with a letter in an envelope. They do need an envelope, though, even if you get a 4×6 card because the postal machines will scratch them up otherwise.

Also, they’re looking for good photographers to feature on their site, so send them a link and see what you can do. We all need more links.

]]> By: A Photo Editor http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6174 A Photo Editor Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:56:53 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6174 @31. Lisa: Most people keep them to put in some type of filing system or in a binder or on the wall. The really big one's don't make it to the bulletin board even if I like the photographer or they get folded up to fit in a filing system or binder. @31. Lisa: Most people keep them to put in some type of filing system or in a binder or on the wall. The really big one’s don’t make it to the bulletin board even if I like the photographer or they get folded up to fit in a filing system or binder.

]]> By: Lisa http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6133 Lisa Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:03:38 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-6133 Why, out of interest, do you prefer 5x7? I noticed you said larger ones are harder to handle, but in what way? They're still too large for a wallet, yes? What do you do with them? Why, out of interest, do you prefer 5×7? I noticed you said larger ones are harder to handle, but in what way? They’re still too large for a wallet, yes? What do you do with them?

]]> By: Paola Vozza http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-5996 Paola Vozza Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:03:30 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-5996 Dear Rob, this post was hilarious amd I loved your comments about the promo cards. I do prefer to receive emails with features proposal, as I think that everybody should waste less paper, even if I understand that is not always easy to get in touch with the photo editors. It is true that when a promo works you do remember the pic and the author. Here in Italy they are not very used. When I found something I like I print a small pic, add the photographer's name and a comment and post it on my board, so I have my favourite photograoher's promo cards collection! Thanks. Paola Dear Rob,
this post was hilarious amd I loved your comments about the promo cards. I do prefer to receive emails with features proposal, as I think that everybody should waste less paper, even if I understand that is not always easy to get in touch with the photo editors.
It is true that when a promo works you do remember the pic and the author. Here in Italy they are not very used. When I found something I like I print a small pic, add the photographer’s name and a comment and post it on my board, so I have my favourite photograoher’s promo cards collection! Thanks. Paola

]]> By: Gregg White http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-5953 Gregg White Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:30:53 +0000 http://aphotoeditor.com/2008/01/09/photographer-promo-cards/#comment-5953 Well here is a ridiculus idea for the folks with more dollars than sense. Send out IPODS with your slide show video introduction and whatever you feel like using to get attention. I apologize if this comes off as mockery. I got off work at three in morning and my brain is fried at five thirty. Goodnight or morning. Well here is a ridiculus idea for the folks with more dollars than sense. Send out IPODS with your slide show video introduction and whatever you feel like using to get attention. I apologize if this comes off as mockery. I got off work at three in morning and my brain is fried at five thirty. Goodnight or morning.

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