2 posts tagged “photography”

After giving you the story behind Perch's MiniCards, we thought we should catch up with photographer, Simon Warren. Also featured on our MiniCards page, he's been taking advantage of the latest features and comparing them with the larger Business Cards he's been using (and loving) for a while. Here's what he had to say:

Simon Warren is one of the UK's top location photographers. He's been using MOO's Business Cards to showcase his outstanding graphic images: bold exteriors, sleek interiors, arresting construction shots and more.

Though happy with the size and scope of the Business Cards, he's recently been experimenting with MiniCards, with positive results.



A hardcore Business Card fan, Simon was initially worried by the slimmed-down dimensions of the MiniCards (about half the size of a full-size business card.)

"At first, I was concerned that the cards would be simply too small to showcase my photos effectively", he explains. "But actually, this can work very well. The cards show snippets of images – almost abstract – giving a hint of information, but (quite literally) not the full picture."

Rather than being a hindrance, this fits well with other design aspects of his brand. "My website works in exactly the same way – visitors are shown an interesting or intriguing section of an image, which they click to see in full. It’s a simple but effective way to get people involved and interacting with my work." 



He also likes the impact the MiniCards can have when shown together. "Once you have a whole bunch of cards spread out on the table, the viewer is able to get a better impression of your work than a single image can provide, so that's how I like to show them. Then I let the viewer choose whichever one they want. The fact that they've been involved in the choice often helps them remember your work better than if you simply thrust a card into their hand.

"I often refer to my MOO Business Cards as my ‘mini-portfolio’. My MiniCards are now my mini-mini portfolio!" he laughs. "Sometimes when you're carrying a full set of business cards around in a holder, it can be a little clunky. At a very basic level, they're physically easier to carry around with you. As a photographer, you carry so much equipment with you - that's a big plus."



Simon's also pleased with his MiniCard holder. "It swings open sideways and then you push the cards out with your thumb. It's unusual and I think people like that.

"At networking events so many people are handing out conventional business cards in conventional holders. Sometimes that's what you want, but other times it's good to stand out a little. MiniCards can help you do just that."

Thanks for chatting with us Simon!
Find out more about Simon's work, or check out his portfolio.

Here we are, just a few days after Easter, and already the Egg Hunt seems like ages ago. It's not over yet though, don't forget - the grand prize draw is still to come, on April 21st! In the meantime, look at this:

It's MOO's very own Mexican Wrestling Eggs, in real life! Painted very carefully by tonya2hadassah. We can only applaud such a steady hand and such dedication. Amazing!

There's been lots of great stuff whizzing by in the Flickr pool recently - here's a few colourful photos to get your creative juices flowing:

Cards and photo by 'Hello I'm James', to promote 'Gimme', his new Facebook App.

Lovely card and packaging, by 'Pukashell Creative Designs', used to package items sold in her Etsy Shop

Super-cute MiniCard and matching badges, by 'thickblackoutline' - get one for yourself, via Jen Hacking's site

A lovely photo of 'thinklia's Text MiniCards, made to promote her creative work

And finally... a man in a big green hairy suit. He has, in his left hand, a MiniCard, handed to him by 'Cellach' - who took this photo. She says "Anyone dressed this way is *asking* to have their picture taken! Luckily, he was quite happy about it." The MiniCard was given so he could look himself up online at a later date. (If you're reading this, Mr Green Man, is your name Matt? You look like someone I went to college with).

Hope that gives you a few ideas for cards of your own - if not then perhaps a hot new outfit.

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And last but not least - Vote for MOO in the Next Web Awards! We've been nominated for Best European Company, along side eBuddy, Bebo, Dailymotion and Hyves. All votes count - especially yours :o)