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CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS PHOTOGRAPHY

Contest Holder CBP2012 ?

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Project: Business logo

Industry: Photography Logo

Contest Launched: Dec 08, 2011

Selected: 1 winning design from 149 concepts

Winning Design by: typography

Close Date: Dec 18, 2011

Concept #140

Awarded as a winner

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Creative Brief

Project name

Business logo

Design Text

CHRISTOPHER BRIGGS PHOTOGRAPHY

Tagline

Include this tagline in my logo.

Yes

Describe who/what this design is about

Nature / outdoor photographer covering southern California mountains, coast and deserts. Not a requirement at all to incorporate a nature theme into the logo. See http://chrisbriggs.photoshelter.com/ for website and current (crappy looking) logo.
Examples of what I’m looking for…
For the black and white logos see:
The Harsh*Patel Photography logo (http://www.logodesignguru.com/Logo-design-portfolio/portfolio.asp?page=2&cat_id=35&tab=1#port); it’s definitely on the right track and very close to what I am looking for… simple, graphic and classic style. Another example I like on LogoDesignGuru are the recent designs for Oscar Dean Photography by waqasss (#124 and others); simple but elegant graphic design that works on black or white background (although the graphic elements / this use of initials in the design doesn’t do much for me).

For the Blue logo take a look at the Design 19 logo at (http://www.logodesignguru.com/Logo-design-portfolio/portfolio.asp?cat_id=53&Page=3&tab=1#port) Really like the look of that one (without the D19 element)! Another is the Mackey’s logo (http://www.logodesignguru.com/Logo-design-portfolio/portfolio.asp?page=2&cat_id=53&tab=1#port)

Industry type

Photography

What kind of design are you looking for?

Logo Type

How would you describe the effect in your logo:(Check all that apply)

Clean/Simple
Sophisticated
Serious
Masculine
Geometric

What colors would you like?

Two different styles I have seen that I like: (1) Black and White with Red accent/highlight/element; all or predominantly red is not desirable but would like to at least incorporate some red into a B&W design. Am also seeing many logos utilizing (2) Blue with subtle gradations that are really nice (see reference above) and would like to see some submissions in this vein as well.

How many colors do you want in your design?

Do you have any additional suggestions or ideas?

Guidelines:
I need the logo to be designed in two different orientations: (1) as a linear arrangement (for use on long horizontal website header) and (2) also stacked on top of each other (three high) for use on business cards and other media where a long horizontal logo will not fit or work visually. The logo needs to be designed for use on a black or white background (white text for black backgrounds and black text for white backgrounds = two variations of each design). Also need (3) a copy of the logo in both layouts/designs but with a transparent background for website use.

Prefer ALL CAPS to make a statement of strength and solidity. Lean toward more graphic designs and fonts; strong, simple and classy. Generally don’t favor circular logos or predominant elements, although open to incorporating a lens iris or something like that into the logo to make the photography connection (again not mandatory and most logos I’ve seen that utilize this kind of element in the design are not to my liking).
Graphic elements that convey style, class or elegance are ok but not if they detract from the strength of the design or convey a soft, fuzzy or feminine feeling. Bold, visually arresting and not overly complicated works for me. Incorporating initials (CB or CBP) into the design is permissible but not a requirement.

Currently preparing to launch a Photoshelter website with an Induro template. The Photoshelter website background is black and I will require a .gif or .png file with a transparent background for this particular purpose; this must be provided in the final package. Ideally logo submissions will include versions that will translate well on a black or white background and make a strong statement either way.

Thank you for considering designing for this project… LMK if you have any questions!

For Biz Card / Stationary:
Christopher Briggs Photography
2 Alameda Padre Serra
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805-965-2423
805-689-3549
chrisbriggsphoto@gmail.com
-text shold be in a common font and editable in Photoshop as I may be moving soon!

Thank you for your consideration in designing for this project… LMK if you have any questions!

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December 15, 2011 1:52 AM
CBP2012
Project Holder

Since the preferred font type for this project has pretty much been determined and the type design is pretty straightforward the contest looks like it's going to hinge on the logo graphic. #43 is very strong in this respect, even managed to work an aperture into the design that is the first logo I've seen in which using that as a design element actually works well, and the "green" aspect it conveys is true to the images and my overall business and life philosophy. "Pops" on a white or black background, with color or just B&W. Very nice indeed. #45 is also a strong design; simple, classy and elegant. I'm going to have to take a day to mull that one over as it's not at all what I had envisioned (particularly the color scheme which nonetheless seems to work well with this design); it does convey "high-end", style and has a nice smooth-but-not-too-slick feel to it. Might be more representative of a studio or portrait photographer as opposed to an outdoor, nature photographer though... Hmmm. Thanks to everyone for all the submissions and the time spent on each and every one... I appreciate the effort even if your submission has been eliminated or is not selected as the finalist! There's a lot of talent out there...!

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December 12, 2011 11:44 PM
CBP2012
Project Holder

I do prefer the font type used in #13 & #14 and find the "CB" graphic using upper case in #17 more appealing than versions in lower case.

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December 12, 2011 1:47 PM
CBP2012
Project Holder

Great start for first submissions... thanks for all the work. Some observations and suggestions: Overall I definately prefer the simplicity of #10 and #2 and the latter has the kind of "snap" and visual appeal I'm looking for in both the overall design and the logo. FONT: Again fonts in #2 and #10 are working well, particularly using the lighter-weight font for "photography" in contrast with the larger-sized/heavier fonts used in the name. Yet, I seem to be drawn to the font used in #9 (although it would be nice to see a similar font with a little more "heft" to it; narrow portions of the letters do seem to get a bit lost in the background). Would like to see whether a font change would make a big difference in the overall feel of the designs. Like both versions of the "photography" in #10 and #2, both stretched full length as well as "squeezed" with light accents as in #10. COLOR: Although #2 really seems to "pop", I feel like there might still be too much red; christopher briggs in white/black and photography in red might do the trick. The blue version is nice but the gradations on the fonts, fading to dark at the bottom, seem to get lost on a black background; would love to see updated version of the blue without the gradations and with the adjustments recommended here. LOGO: #2 is simple and I like the way it translates well on both black and white backgrounds but would like to see the "c" moved a bit up/right (2 o'clock) so it is overlapping the "b" more and we loose the "split-cherry" look and becomes a little more vertical. Perhaps the same treatment on the blue logo (it's pretty cool) would be closer to what I'm looking for in a "high-tech" version. For #9 and #10, the incorporation of the aperture in the design is appreciated but too "slick" for me and isn't what I'm looking for. DESIGN: Again #2, particularly the bottom versions, is the closest of the submissions to what I am looking for in terms of its linear design. As mentioned in the brief for this project I'd like to see versions of all designs with christopher briggs and photography stacked three-high (as in submission #1), with christopher and photography in red or blue and briggs big and in white. Hope these suggestions are not too confusing and are more of a help than a hindrance. If I have confused you or you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks!

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December 09, 2011 8:51 PM
CBP2012
Project Holder

For the Oscar Dean reference please see this web page (Winner Selected Oct 10,2011) http://orders.logodesignguru.com/contests?page=2&industry=Photography

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December 09, 2011 8:45 PM
CBP2012
Project Holder

If you'll cut and paste the web site address into your browser they should come up; I double-checked them just now and didn't have any problems...

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Contest Winner	Concept # 140	$ 275

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