Business cards still needed in 2019?

4 years 9 months ago #650653 by Rawley Photos
Definitely!  I hand out a card to someone at least 2 times per week.   


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4 years 9 months ago #650702 by [email protected]
I use my cards still and I do hand them out but I prefer to give my Instagram so they follow me Immediately. 

Regards Matt
https://lmfotografias.com/portafolio/


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4 years 9 months ago #650704 by ShutterPal

[email protected] wrote: I use my cards still and I do hand them out but I prefer to give my Instagram so they follow me Immediately. 

Regards Matt
https://lmfotografias.com/portafolio/



Hey Matt,

Do you find yourself using Instagram more than Facebook these days?  I'm just thinking about a few buddies of mine have shifted to Instagram during last year.  I have limited experience there.  Just wondering is it best for creators?  


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4 years 9 months ago #650708 by [email protected]
Yes, Instagram has been good for us. Facebook is for clients over 30 years in general. You do need to be more active on Instagram to make a mark its not as relaxed as facebook. 


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4 years 9 months ago #650807 by E Rodriguez
What information are you all putting on your business cards?  


Did you put a photo of yourself on the card?  

Thanks in advance.


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4 years 9 months ago #651057 by Sanford
Got a stack wrapped together with a rubber band in my pocket.  Always have them with me.  


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4 years 9 months ago #651059 by Nikon Shooter
The info may be limited to the essentials like name, locality, and
TN. However, the look is everything… this is a creative trade.

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 9 months ago #651108 by ThatNikonGuy
Heck yes, always have cards on me and ready to hand out!  


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4 years 9 months ago #651141 by Nikon Shooter

E Rodriguez wrote: Did you put a photo of yourself on the card?


If you look like me… DON'T!  :rofl:

This point depends on the æsthetic and presentation of the card;
just a photo for a photo won't bring much I think… didn't for me!

Light is free… capturing it is not!
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4 years 9 months ago #651282 by KenMan
I always have 3 in my wallet to hand out


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4 years 9 months ago #651286 by garyrhook

E Rodriguez wrote: What information are you all putting on your business cards?  

Did you put a photo of yourself on the card?


Good heavens, no. You're meeting people: engage them and leave an impression so they remember you.

You need something to engage the recipient (a striking logo, for example), your name, and contact information. This should include phone, website, and Facebook/Instagram/Twitter handles as appropriate. I put the catchy thing on the front, info on the back; on one of mine I also have some lines that can be used for jotting notes.


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4 years 9 months ago #651341 by Roger Lang
Well I think that one will be somewhat controversial.  While my business cards don't have my mug shot on them.  I know at least 2 successful photographers who do have their head shot on their business cards.  Actually one guy has a complete portrait going along the left side of the card photographing his contact information if that makes sense.   


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4 years 9 months ago #651497 by Chester Foster
If you meat a potential client and want them to contact you in the future, how else would you quickly give them your details?


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4 years 9 months ago #652199 by Little Kate
I have business cards and always looking for a reason to give one out.  Business business business!  


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4 years 8 months ago #652245 by Glen Mosley
I have a stack of cards in my wallet, car, gym bag, and camera bag.  I always want to have one around incase I meet someone that would be a potential client. 


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