How do you like my Ad?

[rollershoer4MAC]

Yes, I guess some was constructive. I do have sharper images but that was take on regular cheap film. Im going out again next time with Porta High definition film.

 

[D3v1L80Y]

I would tend to agree with CreativeGuy on this one. The photo you chose appears lifeless, washed out and overexposed, and has no real composition to it. It looks like someone took a snapshot from a disposable camera, pasted it into MS Paint and typed over top of it.
I also don't see the 'ad' part of it. I assume by ad you mean a web banner or clickable link on another site?
Either way, this is going to be something that represents you and your talents. Friend's site or major sponsor, you are being showcased and you should look your absolute best on that page.
Maybe you don't need the photo in this at all.
Work on typeface choice. Think about how much room you will actually have on the site for your space and then design accordingly.
Maybe try just a picture of your camera and then your name/title/webURL
Do a close up shot of the camera lens and maybe put your information around the edge, replacing the writing that would be there.
Maybe find a better shot you took.
I don't know, but the point is that you have to take a little more time at figuring this out.

EDIT: Maybe something similar to this:

 

[rollershoer4MAC]

thanks devilboy, Ill spend more time on my things from now on.

 

[MacHeadCase]

An ad is very hard to do. With very few words and enticing graphics, you need to convince people that you are the best choice for what they need. If they look at your ad and think to themselves: "Hey! I can do that too!" why would they hire your services?

You have to make them realize you can do photography, and whatever else you offer as services, better than they can.

 

[D3v1L80Y]

An ad is very hard to do. With very few words and enticing graphics, you need to convince people that you are the best choice for what they need. If they look at your ad and think to themselves: "Hey! I can do that too!" why would they hire your services?

You have to make them realize you can do photography, and whatever else you offer as services, better than they can.

I agree. It isn't easy to do something like this. You have to cram as much information as you can without overloading a finite space.
Personally, I have always gone with the K.I.S.S. attitude, less is more approach.
You have taken an important step in the design process though, which is far more than most will do. That being the fact that you collaborated with others before submitting a final design. Getting feedback and crticism is vital. You can't always go with your first try. At times the critiques may seem harsh and unforgiving, but ultimately they all help in making the final piece more effective.
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[rollershoer4MAC]

Yes, and like I said, I thank you guys for your tips, advice and criticism.

 

[Odin_aa]

Will you be selling landscapes such as this?

 

[rollershoer4MAC]

Will you be selling landscapes such as this?

Maybe

 

[Odin_aa]

Unless you are, then I think the ad would be ineffective. It would not draw me to your business if you were a portrait artist...see where I am going?

 

[chicago]

EDIT: Maybe something similar to this:

This ad in your post says nothing. As a designer, I would not go to this guy b/c it doesn't tell me anything but his name and that he's a photographer.



Rollershoer4MAC... you need to reshoot for this ad.

You definitely need to figure out what you are going to specialize in. If you're just going to be a general photographer then fine. But, if you specialize in certain subjects or content, then you need to advertise as such. If you are going to specialize in end use such as photography for ads, advertise as such.

Before you start advertising, you definitely need to nail down what you're doing now and where you are wanting to go. Define who you are. Define what you do. Define where you want to go.

What you have there isn't something you want to use as an ad. Especially if it's your first ad. You need something that's going to grab attention.

What kind of website is this going on? Consider your audience (those who are going to be viewing your ad). Who are they? What are their interests? Etc....

Also... what's the point of your ad? In your business at your stage, your name doesn't mean enough to be the primary focus. You need to make sure your work is the primary focus of the ad.

Currently, your ad doesn't have separation or depth. The type you used blends right in with the static in the photograph, so the whole ad is just visual static.

You work needs to dominate but at the same time, your CALL TO ACTION needs to be clear and understandable. If it's hard to read and takes a while to understand or figure out, no one will take the time... unless they're desperate for a photographer. All you really need is a GREAT photo then your name, what you do (photography) and contact information (website and a phone number—phone number just in case someone wants to contact you quickly)

 

[chicago]

If we're already rating ads, I made this "preview" button for an upcoming service a colleague and I are starting up.

What exactly do you mean a "preview button?" Is this going to be an animated GIF? Or is this just going to be a button which links to your portfolio or website?

First off... your reflection effect needs some work. Right now, the fade in the "reflection" is upside down. The farther the reflection gets from the parent subject, the less you see of it. So the opacity of the reflection is going to be greatest at the start of it and will be the least at the end of it.

For instance... look here at the Quicktime screenshot in the upper middle of the page:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/mac.html

 

[moss918]

...I know I should use a crisp photo but I only have a Film SLR...

You do realise that crisp photos existed before DSLR's don't you? Sorrry for the sarcasm but a frustrating amount of people seem to think that the advances in digital photography can create advances in their abilities as a photographer. I've only seen this one example of your work so I'm sorry to assume this applies to you aswell but I see way too many amateur photos at professional prices. I'm sure you have created some great images and I'd love to see them and be proven wrong here, but amateur photographers seem to fall in love with their early work and setting up a business with these sub-par photos implies to me that the education is finished.

I have a collegue who never used an SLR (of any kind) before 6 months ago, but had been into snapshot "Lomography" for some time - which required little knowledge of photography (And in it's random nature didn't require much creativity either...) He has since bought a DSLR (That does some of the work for him) and is now talking about quitting his job and "being a photographer" !

Most of this hopefully doesn't apply to you and, like I said, I hope you have some great images that are worthy of someones hard earned cash and prove me completely wrong. The quote above just seemed to push me to rant I suppose...
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[laimonas.s]

So what do you think?

being perfectly honest i do not like it that much. The background image is a little blurred, and the text is not suiting for this image. Go on www.dafont.com and look for a better font. also black color doesnt match the image either, try something lighter. hope this helps.

 

[johntalin]

After manipulating a photo this long, if you still have a doubt whether you like it, I would abandon that photo and start over. Try to take another photo or find another one that captivates you from the first look.

 

[PowerBookG4]

I think it is too big to be a advertisement on somebody's webpage. You should work on a banner.