Trying to decide on a Logo

[mrsjason]

So, I have never marketed my photography business other creating a blog and a FB page. And even then, I don't have a "logo". Well, I had one made about a year ago with the intent to make business cards, and while I like the design, I don't think it's what I want to build my business around.

So I am now on the search for a new logo. I can't decide which direction I want to go. I like shabby chic looks, they are soft and sweet, but are they over done? I feel like there are 1,303, 343,987 photographers with a shabby chic looking logo. Shouldn't I be more original?

I was thinking of doing something a little more retro, but still vintage looking. For whatever reason I think of it has a vintage baseball feel. Does that even make sense, LOL. I think I just like banners/flags.......kinda like this.....

pinterest.com/pin/48061920993647255/

Or should I go with something more modern and sleek?

Ugh, this is such a hard decision for me. I can't make up my mind, haha.

Please help steer me in a direction as to what "look" I want my business to take on. Or if anyone knows of an awesome logo I can use as inspiration, that would be appreciated too! Thanks!

[aegis2005]

I'd probably go more modern and sleek. I feel like I've seen logos like you linked to a lot.

[moonstone523]

While I haven't really seen logos like the one you linked to above, I don't like that logo. I'm on the chic logo train as well.

[mskateb]

I think you should assess your own style of photography and design a logo that reflects that. For my .02 (that's only worth about .01), I think your photography is clean, timeless, with a pop of bright, and therefore I wouldn't choose a shabby chic style for your logo and branding elements. When I think shabby chic, I imagine a lot of heavy processing/ textures/ et cetera, and from what I've seen, I don't think that's your style.

That said, I think you could go either vintage (but clean) or modern, or some combo thereof. Personally, I like the logo that you linked, though I don't that I would choose it for you, but I'm not sure why. Maybe because I expect a pop of color from you for some reason. (Probably because I follow your boards on pinterest, lol.)

Sometimes a color scheme is an easier starting point than a design element like a logo.

[mrsjason]

Thanks for the input!

What about something like this?

pinterest.com/pin/48061920993680673/

It's simple, plus it would be good to use as a watermark on my photos.


Ahh, finding a logo is hard, LOL

[moonstone523]

Jun 19, 2012 12:25:43 GMT -5 mrsjason said:

Thanks for the input!

What about something like this?

pinterest.com/pin/48061920993680673/

It's simple, plus it would be good to use as a watermark on my photos.


Ahh, finding a logo is hard, LOL

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[amellis2]

I like the 2nd one

[jen812]

I really like the second one too.

[babybchbum]

I like the 2nd one as well and I think that Kate described you "style" perfectly

[mrschelseap09]

I love the first one more. The 2nd one is pretty but not really a business logo, IMO.