Comments on: Photographer Promo Cards

By: RobyFabro

RobyFabro — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:57 +0000

Thanks to let us in your reasoning regarding promo cards Rob, it makes perfect sense!

By: Jocelyn Touchstone

Jocelyn Touchstone — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:53:05 +0000

Major thankies for the article post. Great.

By: maddy

maddy — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:46:10 +0000

I need visitor for my website by using photo… how will you promote the photo?

By: Matt Jones

Matt Jones — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:53:23 +0000

What’s the general judgement on a digital promo card? Would editors rather see it on their desk or store it on their laptop?

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Mon, 25 Jul 2011 03:14:35 +0000

[...] It seems that the editors and art directors are inundated with promotional mailings. One editor even stacked them up, took a picture of the pile, and posted it on his blog. [...]

By: BWeeks

BWeeks — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:34:08 +0000

Note: insight means something different than incite.

By: becky

becky — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:52:04 +0000

I’m having the same problem at Fredrico… the flickr page shows only one photo…
Pleas help! Thank you
Becky

By: Federico Ciamei

Federico Ciamei — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:18:45 +0000

Hi Rob, the flickr slideshow seems broken, any other place to look at the promo cards?
thank you
Federico

By: Brian Carey

Brian Carey — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:26:55 +0000

I gone with desk (1/2 sheet) calendars. Fortunately I’ve noticed most people use them, at least for the year they are printed.

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Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:55:06 +0000

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By: chris blott

chris blott — Sat, 29 May 2010 13:28:39 +0000

Hi Rob
I suppose it’s a bit much to just send you some pictures and get you to design me a card. Anyway really useful as I’m about to start putting together a card. Don’t worry it’s for London though I might just send you one for fun.
Cheers
Chris.

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How to Get a Job With A Photographer | Chase Jarvis Blog — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:55:35 +0000

[...] 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 comes. var a2a_config = [...]

By: Debra Frieden

Debra Frieden — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:54:53 +0000

I am curious, and the answer may be in here above (but I missed it); did you ever use any of the photographers in the corner pile? Or did you mainly stay with your dependable, established contacts of photographers for MJ?

PS: Thank you for taking the time to create the slideshow and share this with us.

By: Sean Rolsen

Sean Rolsen — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:42:42 +0000

Anyone ever (other than Grandma) tryto bribe you?

Great info. Thanks.

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How to start a Photoblog « Some Photographer — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:42:39 +0000

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Do Old School Marketing Tools Still Work? - Webreweries.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:27:41 +0000

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thinkerpool.com: » Do Old School Marketing Tools Still Work? — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:13:20 +0000

[...] It seems that the editors and art directors are inundated with promotional mailings. One editor even stacked them up, took a picture of the pile, and posted it on his blog. [...]

By: Alan Gallery

Alan Gallery — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:54:16 +0000

Dude

How can you work at a desk like that – the texture of the surface reminded me of school.

If I should feel the need to send out promo cards you will know it by the SWAT team of furniture delivery people coming in through your window.

Keep up the good work and Thanks.

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Do Old School Marketing Tools Still Work? – FreelanceSwitch — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:31:14 +0000

[...] It seems that the editors and art directors are inundated with promotional mailings. One editor even stacked them up, took a picture of the pile, and posted it on his blog. [...]

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Marketing 101 « Some Photographer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:32:52 +0000

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By: Kristine

Kristine — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:08:56 +0000

Hello Photo Editor,

I am currently designing a promo card as well. May I ask what other information should I put on it other than my logo,name,website, phone number, and email? Would you suggest to put some more pieces of my work on the back?

Can you give me some suggestions? Thanks.

By: Ken Cedeno

Ken Cedeno — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:55:47 +0000

PS. It was really nice to see and learn your insite to what is out there with all the different promo cards. Thanks very much for sharing.

By: Ken Cedeno

Ken Cedeno — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:54:05 +0000

I looked up Mens Journal editors on AdBase and didn’t see you listed. Where ever you are now, please let me know. Hopefully at a magazine that I would be interested in shooting for. kencedeno.com. I’ll be getting a different site up in the near future.

Cheers,
Ken

By: John Hryniuk

John Hryniuk — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:04:01 +0000

Thanks Rob.. just saw this. Great post.. Thank you. Just curious though…
What is the best promo you’ve ever received ?

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By: Alan Majchrowicz

Alan Majchrowicz — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:07:20 +0000

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

Giulio Sciorio — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:28:10 +0000

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.

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By: George

George — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:11:26 +0000

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

Karlita246 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:11:12 +0000

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.