[Project Complete] Due May 4th: Davina Hurst Photography $200

[davina]

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Hi guys, I need a new logo for my photography business. Happy to keep it simple as I like my work to speak for itself rather than my logo but want it to look clean and professional. If you want further info than what is posted below please ask away. Looking forward to seeing some logo magic!!
Cheers
Davina


Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Davina Hurst Photography

What type of product or service do you offer?
Photography for children and infants

How long have you been in business?
5 years

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Easily recognised and streamlining of my 'brand'

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 4th

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Parents

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Simple, Modern, clean lines with perhaps a graphical element that is easily recognisable and could be used on its own.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
My current materials are black based with a lime green logo, trim. I am totally open to change although I like that green is neutral although I am also a fan of red! Im hoping to base all my marketing/website around the logo. Prefer to stick with one possibly two colours other than black.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
I don't mind the use of my initials but would prefer it NOT to be DH.. rather the D or DHP.
ladybug? but this might be a bit too fanciful for me! I don't mind a bit of whimsy! hmmm


Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
professional, simple, neat back to basics stuff.

What is your tagline or slogan?
n/a

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?

Where will your new logo be used?
website, business cards and other marketing materials.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?


Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
real

[pracus]

:)

[davina]

Hi Pracus,
Thanks for the quick response.
Im not loving the font for my name, I'd like it to be a bit more professional orientated rather than uber kiddy marketing.
I like the play on the Ds in the bugs :)
I have seen a few of your other designs that I have really liked so would love to see any more designs you can come up with.
Thanks

[Fran]

:)

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v1

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v2

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v3

[Blesseville]

Symbol made of 4 "D" s

http://www.blesseville.com/do/davina1.jpg

[Blesseville]

http://www.blesseville.com/do/davina2.jpg

[davina]

Thanks heaps for all the work you have all put into these. I think I need to have a longer logo where my name is the dominant feature and the graphical element smaller beside it.

Fran - the bird is cute, could you make it smaller and to the side?

Black Cherry - really excited about those they are headed in the right direction. I like version 1 a lot but prefer the colours in version 2. Could you show me in a slighter deeper toned pink/red. Version 3 is there any way to include a D into the graphic? I really do like these but not sure if the squarer logo will suit for using on my website and business cards.

Blesseville - Im not really a fan of those, don't really like the icon or the colour blend.


I am planning on totally overhauling my site so didnt really want to show it but not sure if viewing my images helps you get a handle on the feel I am going for... http://www.davinahurst.com.au/

Thanks so much everyone

[Fran]

Thank uou for the feedback,

:) Fran

[BlueCherryGraphics]

Thanks for the feedback.

v4

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v5

[davina]

Jennifer - sorry for calling your Blue cherry Black!
I really like V4. My only hesitation is the shape.
I think the D is a bit too obnoxious in v5 - I was thinking something a bit more subtle.
If it helps I totally love the logo you did for Chris Steele - v2. S/he didn't seem to like it but its exactly the sort of look that I like. Granted its a shame I have sucky inititals to work with!

Fran thanks for showing me another version, its very sweet.

[giant]

Here's from me... :)
and Thank You.

[davina]

Hi Giant, thanks for contributing, visually I like the layout but the actual fonts don't do anything for me and as I said before I would prefer not to use just the DH as the letters. Either a D or DHP.
Sorry but I'm in Australia and DH just screams D*head around here!!

[giant]

Here's from me again... :)

[giant]

one more... :)
and Thank You.

[davina]

Hi Giant - Really not loving the 'icon' in V2
BUT v3 is wonderful!
Very pleased and excited about the way you have used the initials, exactly why I came here as I knew I couldn't manage to come up with that myself.
Id still like to see it next to the name and any other colour variations you can be bothered showing but looks great otherwise.

[plum74]

Hi!

[plum74]

v2

[giant]

Here's some color variations...
Do you have any color variations which you like?
v3a... :)

[giant]

v3b... :)

[giant]

v3c... :)

[giant]

one more... :)
v3d...
and Thank You.

[davina]

hm Giant I think V3c - c really is the standout for me. Could you make the P in the darker colour and the swish across for the H in the lighter colour. Or the entire icon in a circle or a square? With the circle/square in the colour and the icon in white/black?

[giant]

Here's from me again...:)
do you mean like this?

[giant]

again... :)

[giant]

and again... :)

[giant]

one more... :)
Thank You and Have a Great Weekend! :)

[davina]

Hi Giant - yep exactly like that! Like the variations of the circle/square too. Lots to think about. Thanks so much!

[nhr]

Hello:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DOO/Davina_nhr.png

Thank you.

[davina]

Sorry I have managed to land myself in hospital right in the middle of this process so been MIA for a week.
Giant V5a but can you make the logo the darker red.
Will I be able to change the colour of the text/logo on the file I receive?
Any chance of having another option for a font for my name. Im pretty happy with it as it is but wouldn't mind seeing if it is at all possible.
THANKS

[giant]

Yes, you can change the colors when you received the files.
OK, I'll make the revision. :)
Thank You.

[giant]

Here's from me again... :)

[davina]

Thanks again Giant, prefer 5b still but keeping the top colour consistent through the logo as in version 8.
Perfect - all done :)

[BlueCherryGraphics]

Thanks again Giant, prefer 5b still but keeping the top colour consistent through the logo as in version 8.
Perfect - all done :)


Davina,

Have you decided to work with Giant on your project? If so, I'll move to Revisions where you can finish up. If not, I'll leave in the forum open to other entries.

[davina]

Yes, thanks Jennifer.

[BlueCherryGraphics]

Congratulations DJ.

This thread has been moved to Revisions.

Davina, please post a note in the thread once you receive the finals.

Thanks! :)

[giant]

Davina, Thanks for choosing my idea... :)
Now, I got lil' confused, at first you said 5a, now 5b,
and "keeping the top colour consistent through the logo as in version 8"
is for the icon or for the text.

By the way, I have sent you a private message (PM).

Please go to the following link to find the message:
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/private.php?

Thank You! :)

Regards,
-giant-

[giant]

Here's from me again... :)
and Thank You.

[davina]

Scrap whatever I said 9a is perfect.

[giant]

Davina, All Files Sent! :)
Please make a note in the forum when you received the files...
Thank You and Good Luck! :)

-giant-

[BlueCherryGraphics]

PROJECT UPDATE: moved to Logo Project Archives.