[Project Complete] Due Aug 8: Krysia Photography Logo ~ $175

[KrysiaG]

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Project Summary:

What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Krysia Photography (upper or lowercase)

What type of product or service do you offer?
I am a photographer specializing in children, babies, maternity and seniors. I do not do wedding photography.

How long have you been in business?
1 year

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
I would like my new logo to convey that I am a photographer with a contemporary style. I would also like my logo to match my existing website: www.krysiaphotography.com (http://www.krysiaphotography.com) (not the logo currently on the site, but the overall feel of the site - which is contemporary, IMO).

What are your long term goals?
Long term I hope to be doing the same thing I am currently doing - busy with my photography clients. On the short-term, I will be going on maternity leave sometime in October and hope to rebrand my business entirely.

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
August 8, 2008

Audience Profile:
Couples, families, pregnant women, newborns, toddlers, children and seniors.

Who would you like to add to your audience?
I am currently happy with my audience. I do not wish to expand to boudior or wedding photography at the moment. I would prefer to attract more baby/children and less families. (I seem to attract a lot of families and larger crowds at the moment).


Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
I want the main focus of my logo to be the fonts chosen. I love logos that have the business name in a particular font, and initials in a really fancy scripty font (or even hand drawn). I have also seen several that have initials surrounded by scroll-work or some other detail. I am open to anything, but prefer the main focus be on the written name and initials. Examples of logos I LOVE are: (Note: I do not want to copy any of these logos. I just want to show the scripty-text-based logo designs that I like. I would want something different and uniquely mine. I know these photographers listed below, so we cannot have the same, identical logos.)

http://www.andreamooney.com/ (http://www.andreamooney.com/)
http://www.monyeenblack.com/ (http://www.monyeenblack.com/)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>

A lot of the logo concepts from this thread here:
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16746

and this thread as well:
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16783

Here are logos from designers here that I absolutely LOVE.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/NaturallySweetBaby.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/briannebrose-tini1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/jessicahamlin2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/jessicahamlin3.jpg



Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
I love muted tones, such as a pale aqua, sage green, salmon pink and chocolate. I do not want bright, neon colors whatsoever.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you I am open to any ideas that flow well with my business and business name. I do like birds, branches, leaves - a twiggy type feeling. I am avoiding child-related images/icons (such as candy, umbrellas, kites, etc.). I would want something more classy/mature for the type of clients I want to attract.


Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
I want my logo to reflect that I am a contemporary, modern-day photographer with a lot of style. I am a positive, fun person and my photography business is the same. I want to spend time getting to know my clients on a one-on-one basis, and hope that they will return as repeat clients. I do not want to appear child-like in my business branding.

What is your tagline or slogan?
Although I don't use it except in a few places, "Contemporary Portraiture"

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
The overall message that I want to send is that I will produce timeless, high-end quality images of my clients and/or their family. Keepsakes to last a lifetime.

Where will your new logo be used?
Website, blog, business cards, letterhead, packaging materials.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Although these are not my local competitors, I love these logos from these photographers in business similar to mine
(Note: I do not want to copy any of these logos. I just want to show the scripty-text-based logo designs that I like. I would want something different and uniquely mine. I know these photographers listed below, so we cannot have the same, identical logos.)
http://www.andreamooney.com/ (http://www.andreamooney.com/)
http://www.monyeenblack.com/ (http://www.monyeenblack.com/)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>


List competitive URLs if possible
These are websites of other photographers that I have seen and admire not necessarily my competition.

http://www.jessicaclaire.net/ (http://www.jessicaclaire.net/)
http://www.briannagraham.com/
http://www.marmaladephotography.com/index2.php
http://www.andreamooney.com/ (http://www.andreamooney.com/)
http://www.monyeenblack.com/ (http://www.monyeenblack.com/)<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p>

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia1.gif

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia2.gif

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia3.gif

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia4.gif

[KrysiaG]

Thank you so much for your reply, Offbeat.

I love Version 1 and 2. I am not into Version 3.

What I love about Version 1 the most is the font you used for the "kp" in the box. And it's funny, I never imagined using the "p" as part of the initials when I originally had my logo designs in mind, but I am really liking it.

I love the freeflowy design of Version 2 with the kp at the end, as well.

I love these 2.

I am still looking at the fonts used for Krysia - going back and forth between the 2 of these. I like the font used in photography.

Thank you so much for your concepts!

[KrysiaG]

and I just saw Version 4. Thank you. I will look at it more when I get home from work.

Thank you!

[KrysiaG]

Ok, in looking at these more in detail, I am really liking the concepts of version 1 and 2 - not so much 3 and 4.

I would love to see more concepts similar to version 1 and 2.

Thanks!!

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia5.gif

[glyphica]

:)

[KrysiaG]

Thank you so much for your additional designs Offbeat! I really like the layout of this one, as well as your second one a LOT.

Kekepania, Thank you very much for your concept. I like "krysia" being in lower case, I think it looks clean and crisp. There are parts of the scripty "k" that I love and parts I don't love. I love the bottom part that is all scripty and swirly, but I'm not sure about the top part. I looked at it last night, and do like it better today though. I really appreciate you submitting your design! Thank you. It's definitely one I like as well.


As far as a new concept, can I please see some logos with my name and the initial K surrounded by some scrollwork? Maybe some damask work behind the initial K (or KP if that looks better) and my full business name next to it or under it. I would just like to get an idea of how that would look compared to these scripty ones, which I also love.

Thank you so much for your time! I REALLY, really appreciate it.

ETA:

Here are some designs from designers here that are absolutely my style and taste. I love each one of them - even the swirly flower with flying dragonfly on this first one that Tini did. I don't necessarily have to have text only, but if there is an image, I would want it to have a swirly, hand-drawn flow design.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/NaturallySweetBaby.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/briannebrose-tini1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/kristenscott2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/jessicahamlin3.jpg

oh and this is my absolute FAVORITE kids' bedding from Pottery Barn Kids:
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/nb15/index.cfm?pkey=cgirls%2Dnursery%2Dbedding%7Cb

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia6.gif

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia7.gif

[KrysiaG]

Thank you for your designs Offbeat. I love that chunky little bird. He's PERFECT.

I love the scripty letter of the "K" in version 6, and also how the bird is perched on the "K". However, I love the basic design of version 7 - but would prefer the right side to look less straight and twiggy. Something more scripty/flowy? I am also wondering how it would look on version 7 if "Krysia" were written in a beautiful, scripty font (like in the "kp" in version 1 or the "K" initial in version 6) and maybe with the bird smaller, perched on a letter or wherever appropriate.

I do like the bird designs, in addition to the text designs previously submitted by both you and Kekepania! Thank you!

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia8.gif

[OffbeatDesign]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia9.gif

[KrysiaG]

I really like these Offbeat!

I like the swirly branch in the 1st version, but prefer PHOTOGRAPHY be closer to Krysia, as in the 2nd version.

Thank you so much for all your contributions! I really appreciate it!!!!!

Anyone else want to submit a concept?

[OffbeatDesign]

How's this?

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk146/offbeatdesign/Krysia10.gif

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Offbeat! I really like this new revision you did the best. And also version 6. Thanks again!

[KrysiaG]

Kekepania, Can I see some concepts similar to the concept you posted? I like the bottom part of the "k", but not so sure about the middle part of the letter.


I am interested in seeing a few more text-based designs that we initially started with. I really liked Offbeat v5, however, when I compared it with www.monyeenblack.com ~ it is very, very close to her logo. She is a friend of mine, so I can't have a logo that looks that close to hers. I love the concept of the flowy initials surrounding my business name, but don't want it to look too close to the links I have posted for inspiration.

Also, I would love to see some scroll work - either surrounding my initial or the entire business name. I would like to be able to use 1 symbol as part of my watermark (for instance, my initial surrounded by scroll work, or the bird, etc. Something that is just 1 icon/initial, etc. and defines my branding ~ whether it be my initial/scroll work or a bird, etc.) I don't want it to look exactly like any others, however.

Thanks everyone. Please keep the concepts and ideas coming! I really appreciate everyone's time!

ETA:
This was the logo I was using with my full name (I was in the process of changing from Krysia Photography to Christine Gorczyk Photography - but ultimately decided against the business name change). I don't feel it looks right with just Krysia Photography now (not enough words), however, this was the scroll work I had before. Note: I love scroll work. If I found a concept I really loved that involved scroll work, I would want it to incorporate an initial surrounding by scrollwork for my watermark, stickers, stationary, etc.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/CHRISTINEGORCZYKLOGOLayered3Smal-1.jpg

I hope this gives other designers some ideas of what I am looking for.

* Love text only logos with scripty fonts and swirls (would use scripty initial(s) as watermark/sticker, etc.)
* Love scroll work - whether it be scrollwork surrounding just an initial, or the entire business name (but would want an initial w/ scrollwork for watermark)
* For images/icons - I love twigs, branches, birds, leaves - all muted tones (would use icon/image as watermark)

[glyphica]

k smoothed out a bit :)

[KrysiaG]

Thank you for your design, Kekepania!

I actually prefer the roughness of the first design you provided. I just wasn't sure about the "k". I do like it.

Is it possible to see some more designs with maybe the "K" in a circle with some scroll work surrounding it? Or the entire name inside an oval and some detailed work around it? I still like the scripty "K", not sure if that will all work.

Thank you so much!

[shnickerdoodle studios]

One from me...
Thanks,
Deanna

[KrysiaG]

Thank you so much for your design, Deanna. I REALLY appreciate it!

At first glance, I immediately like the scrollwork with the little detailed flowers on it. Adorable. I am not sure about the K in branches; but the more I stare at it, the more I like the concept of the branches. I am wondering what it would look like if the "K" and the brown scroll work became one? Instead of the K being different than the branches, I wonder if the K (still looking like a branch) could entertwine (sp?) with the scroll work to make out branches. I don't know if that makes any sense at all, nor if it would look right considering the only branches I can think of that are swirly/scrolllike are grape-vines.

Or maybe just keep the brown earthy looking scrollwork with the pink flowers and lose the branch "K" altogether?

I like the fonts you have used in Krysia Photography.

Thank you so much for your concept!

[shnickerdoodle studios]

Revision from me...THanks, Deanna

[shnickerdoodle studios]

Another revision...Thanks, Deanna

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Deanna,
I like v3 the best. I really like where you are going with the "K" and the little flowers - without the branches.

Would you have time to do a few more concepts using the name same K with flowers (maybe even bigger) and Krysia Photography? Maybe the K with flowers could be bigger - to the left. Maybe with or without the scrollwork. Of the entire logo, I like the colors and the K with flowers the best (not as much the scrollwork).

Thank you so much!

[shnickerdoodle studios]

:d

[shnickerdoodle studios]

:)

[KrysiaG]

Thank you very much Deanna. I like your v5 much better. I especially like the dot over the "i" that is a flower. Adorable. I love the shade of pink. I'm thinking the brown could be more brown & less green. But overall, I like it! Thank you very much for your concepts. I appreciate it!

[KrysiaG]

Deanna,
Are those little flowers in the shape of cherry blossoms? I couldn't tell because they are small.

Part of some of the designs (papers, etc.) I use encompass birds and cherry blossoms, which is why I am asking. I never really thought about the cherry blossoms until I saw your concept.

Would there be any way to make the K more scripty and larger and still use those little flowers? (a different font used for the K?) I like the little flower over the "i" and the concept with the flowers and intitials.

Thank you so much!:flowers:

[BlueCherryGraphics]

Hi,

A few ideas from me.

Thx!

v1

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v2

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v3

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v4

[KrysiaG]

Absolutely love those Jennifer.
Especially v1, v2, and v4.

I am going to look at them the rest of the afternoon and really study them in depth.

Thank you very much for your contribution. I love what you did with the "K."

(I have always had trouble liking fonts for the letter K, so this is a real treat!)


ETA: Love the simplicity and elegance of these. Thank you again!

[shnickerdoodle studios]

Yes, those are cherry blossoms....:D I will work up some revisions for you.

Thanks,
Deanna

[KrysiaG]

Thank you

Swirly cherry blossoms:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v204/KrysiaG/Business%20Logos/DOcherries.jpg

[shnickerdoodle studios]

Here is a revision from me....Thanks, Deanna

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Deanna. I like it a lot!

[tini1]

:)Thanks

[KrysiaG]

Tini,
LOVE it. Absolutely love the pink/chocolate one. It's beautiful. No revisions from me on this one, as I love it just as it is.

[tini1]

:)thank you for your feedback......

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Tini. I like it. I think it's adorable. But I am really preferring version 1 better now that I see both together. :)

And I know I said "no" revisions to that one, but I had a few things I thought of after looking at it longer:

Specifically the pink/brown one:

1. Can the brown dots be lightened in color, so as not to be the same shade as my name. (or would this be a bad idea, in your opinion, to add another color?

2. Could photography be darker, so as to stand out just a tad more?

3. I am thinking maybe if the flower were just a tad smaller. Not a lot smaller, but just a tad.


And lastly, a question - will it be possible to get the entire flower by itself for stickers, watermark, etc.? The flower without my name cutting into the left part. I wasn't sure about that part (for packaging/watermarking).

[KrysiaG]

Question for anyone:

If I choose a designer now, does that mean the revision I would be working on has to be one of these posted previously? There is one logo that is sticking out to me in particular now, however, does that mean I am locked into that logo in particular?

Thanks!

[tini1]

:)here are some revisions:)

[KrysiaG]

I like the 3rd color added. Thank you!

If I go with this one, will I be able to get a graphic of just the flower with no text (for packaging, etc?)

[tini1]

I will included a seperate 'flower file' for you..like this, I adjusted the flower so it would not have a hole where text was.....

[KrysiaG]

I am ready to move to Revisions. I am choosing Tini for my designer.

Offbeat, I really liked some of the designs you provided. I really tossed about the bird one, but in the end, decided to stay away from it and go with something more universal. But even more, I loved the "kp" design you did with the fancy font work, but it ended up being too close to a good friend of mine's logo.

BlueCherry, I really LOVED yours scrollwork on the "K" and this one was my second choice.

I had a REALLY hard time deciding on this one.

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed.

[KrysiaG]

Tini, before we go ahead and finalize on this floral design, is there ANY way you can provide 1 more concept with just fonts. I want to be sure in my heart that this is the one for me before going with it FOR SURE.

I initially came here thinking I would go with a very fancy "scripty" "k" and then my business name, but I am in love with this flower as well.

If you do not have the time, I understand. I just wanted to see your take on it. Regardless, I am going with you as my designer.

I tried going thru dafont.com and found these fonts maybe (but they would need additional work to make them scrolly).
freebooter script
tagettsPL.ttf
Chopin Script

If you don't have time, I understand - I just wanted to get one text only concept from you before finalizing 100% if you don't mind. :)

[tini1]

:)

[KrysiaG]

Thank you Tini!

You will laugh but I actually like them both. I like the cleanness of this text only one you did, and I love the flower. I'm probably going to go with the flower, but I am really loving this text one, too. I kinda wish the "K" were more scripty/loopy - but imagine that would take away from the cleanness that I like about it.

Give me an hour or so to look at this one. :)

[tini1]

I can make it more loopy;) (just let me know) It isn't a font, I drew it..:)

[KrysiaG]

Yes, please make it more loopy. I like how "Krysia Photography" is clean underneath, but would like it to be more loopy, scripty, scrolly - etc.

You draw beautifully, by the way!

[tini1]

swirlier.......:)

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Tini.

I am going with the flower one. It just screams me and I love it. The final 1 version with the extra flower for packaging.

Thank you so much!!!!!

[tini1]

Great:) I'll prepare your files, and send a link later for you to download your new logo:)

[KrysiaG]

Thanks Tini.

It has been a pleasure.

[tini1]

Krysia, A link to download your logo has been sent via your private messages, HERE (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/private.php)

[KrysiaG]

Thank you so much!

Files received!

Much appreciated!

[BlueCherryGraphics]

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