Design Brief

For contest Logo for Photographer, held by JMW Photo in the Logo Design category.

Summary

Status
won
Status Comment
Congratulations to the winner, sabu!
Entries
113
Prize
$175
Details

A closer look at this contest

Created:
Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:23:59 +0000
Ends:
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:23:59 +0000
Modified:
Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:16:07 +0000
Last Feedback:
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:56:18 +0000
Comments:
31
Feedback:
134
Designers:
44
Brief Summary

I'm in need of a modern yet soft logo for my photography business to be used on business cards, new web site (links provided in the brief), in e-mail signatures, etc.

Brand Name
j. michael wallace photography
Description
  • I am looking to have a logo produced for my photography business. I am primarily a wedding photographer in the photojournalistic style. I also do event photography as well as product and speciality photography. 
  • Since I cover quite a span of services, the logo should be usable throughout that span.  Although, it would be great to have two versions that are connected and relatable in their style. 
  • You can look at my current site to get an idea of the photography I produce by going to my wedding portfolio by clicking >HERE<.  I have done some commercial work for Ford, but samples of my "specialty" photography can be seen by clicking >HERE<.  In that gallery, I have included some images of a shoot I did for an Art Gallery that only displays glass. Very difficult lighting work and very specialized.  Also, I included what my current quick and dirty logo looks like and my name as I sign it as reference.  I have been told by people that my signature is very unique and interesting. 
  • The font I used for my current logo is Eras Medium ITC and I currently use that font for correspondence.  I like the font, but am not open to change.  Not sure if these additonal items are helpful, but I have included them for reference. 
  • This logo will be used on busiess cards, my new website (see sample template >HERE<), as a signature in email, and slide shows that I produce.
  • I currently own the domains: jmw-photo.com, jmichaelwallace.com, jmichaelwallacephoto.com, & jmichaelwallacephotography.com.
  • I understand that the some of those can be cumbersome to type, that is why I purchased jmw-photo.com also. Someone once gave me the idea of highlighting the j, m, w & p in the j. michael wallace photography to relate the two. But I understand it could be too many identities to make for cohesive branding.
  • I have not chosen any specific colors yet - so have at.
Wants
  • Item 1...Must include the text>   j. michael wallace photography  <.  I have been using all lower case but I am not married to it.
  • Item 2...Should be modern and masculine yet soft to appeal to the wedding photography market which is primarily brides.
  • Item 3...Must be time enduring
  • Item 4...Winner must be able to deliver end product in vector format.
Don't Wants
  • Item 1...No extremely bright/neon colors
Payment Methods
  • Credit Card
  • PayPal
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