Hi Amanda! Thanks for your submissions! I posted a general comment but wanted to let you know that the "camera lens iris" is a graphic that I think has been overused a lot so I don't think I would go for that. I like the stylized eyebrow however. In #37 the F is not really what I am looking for also, but keep trying and thanks for your input!!!
Thanks for your hard work! This is getting very difficult! I reallly like your design #109 & 110. It has a nice feel, and I like the clean font. It would work well either light or dark I think. The reason I am avoiding any direct symbols that incorporate camera part is because I feel that the camera does not take the picture. The eye or the photographer's vision does. That is also the reason I like the symbol in the #1 design so far. I am sure you can't copy his concept but thought I would give you some idea of my thought process to help you understand what I am thinking. Like I said, your design is very good and I like it a lot. Gotta get some thoughts from collegues.
thanks again Amanda! I guess you were uploading when I was writing. We love the look that some of the subtle pastel colors in the logo. makes it more versatile i think.
Wow Amanda! I can't believe the ideas you have come up with! You seemed to be off my wavelength earlier but have really honed in on what we like! I love the stylized "f" in the design I have in first place right now. It looks like it could have a lot of versatility and could be used alone without the Frazer as an emblem on bags etc. I also am drawn to the modern simplicity of 167 as well. The other design I had in first place for most of the length of the contest was partly there because I am probably hung up on the concept of the eye/vision and all that. It is a good symbol for a photographer instead of camera parts. I always say "the camera doesn't take the picture!" I wonder on that one how it would look if the swoops were de-emphasized a bit. I like the lowercase font because it has a softer feel and my audience is mostly women. Clunky boxy designs don't work for me. I have a little concern that the "frazer" font might be a little lightweight to reproduce well but otherwise really like it. Your entry 126 is also quite different but an excellent design as well. Sorry I had to extend two days but I just needed a little time to catch my breath - probably you also! Anyway, I wanted to thank you very much for your hard and creative work!!! I will be in touch with you on any changes you make.
thanks, Ken Frazer
PS I should have remembered to put this in the original submission, but the "Frazer Studio of Photography" will likely change to " Photographic Art" in the next short while. We sell a substantial number of pictorial images as well as people images and are gradually becoming more nomadic in our business. Our "Studio" is now Brandon, Clear Lake and Puerto Vallarta and there could be more to come so I am thinking it is almost time to partk the "Studio of Photography" that was more relevant when we worked almost entirely in Brandon.
Hi Amanda, got one request. Could you show me what design #115 & 168 would look like with the Frazer in the font you used in design #97. Could you also substitute Photographic Art for Frazer Studio of Photography?
Thanks Amanda. Sorry I haven't been able to get back sooner. Photographic Art was what I was looking for. I really like the look of the thin fine font but am concerned it won't reproduce very well. The other font might be a good compromise. I would probably stretch the font vertically at least 25% if we used it. Thanks!
the 196 font is quite strong and I think then starts to overpower the graphic f symbol. The symbol is beautiful and could be used on its own. It stands out more with a less demanding font. sorry to be such a fussy client but in photography, image is everything! Maybe some of these ideas will help for other jobs in the future too! I am going to look at it hard tonite and likely decide tomorrow.
don't worry. you are far in the lead in your designs. I am blown away by all the different combinations and ideas you can come up with. The design 115 with a texture in the circle is still a very high choice. I also really like is the concept 168 or 290. My wife and daughter prefer the first and it might be the safest bet. It is a little more conventional and not such a stretch from what we had been using. But... I love the simple, arty look of the latter. I think it might be my favorite. Didn't realize how much work this could be! Thanks again for all your work!
We are going to go ahead with the #1 ranked design. Just not sure whether to use that font or the one in #4 so we will mark it as soon as we decide on that. I am asking for advice from a few people - probably shouldn't do that because it is our logo. Do you have any thoughts about which font you like best? I like the symbol a lot - everyone liked the eyeball too but thought it might be a bit more commercial/industrial and not appeal to women as much.Anyway, either one are excellent designs. Thanks for all your help.