Friday, June 25, 2010

Create Your Style Designs by SJ!

Branding and logos are one of the best moves you can make when taking your photography business to a whole new level. People will recognize your cards, your packaging, and most importantly those watermarked images you let your clients use on social networking sites.

Once you have your logo set in stone, newbie client sees your watermark on her friend from highschool's images and thinks - hey those are cool. Then she sees them on her former co-workers wedding images and says - wow those are really good. While snooping on her ex-bff's page on Facebook there's the images you took of ex-friend's newborn and she thinks this photographer is everywhere. Then the ultimate find - you've shot her ex-boyfriend and his new fiance's engagement photos! Not to be out done she hits google, Facebook, Myspace and anywhere she can think of to find this studio everyone knows about but her. You are the hidden gem - FINALLY she finds your site - she KNOWS it's you because of the logo and bam you are now photographing HER engagements, wedding, future maternity, newborn and family portraits!

Ok, ok so maybe it doesn't happen QUITE like that or maybe it does - that's how I stay so busy. ;)

So now you're hooked you NEED a logo and with that all new marketing material, blog and now you need stickers, packaging and your site to all match. WHERE do you start? You could spend hours, days and weeks creating the perfect image and then find out the brushes you used can't be used for branding OR you can make it easy on yourself and tell CYS by SJ what you're leaning towards and fill out her questionaire and she'll make you the perfect new you. ;)

She rocks - SERIOUSLY! She knows what you want before YOU know what you want!

AND for the greatest news of the day..............

SHE'S GIVING AWAY A CUSTOM LOGO TO ONE SPECIAL WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You want it - you know you do, so here's how to enter:
1. Visit her blog and leave her a comment (link us to it in our comments)
2. Tell us your fav premade design from her store. (in our comments)
3. Link us to your ok logo but wish it was better and tell us what you REALLY want in a logo (in our comments)
4. Become a fan and leave her some love, come back and link us up (in our comments)
5. If aren't a fan of our page - BECOME ONE and if you are already leave us some love and link us.

*ends Monday at noon!
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58 comments:

  1. Christina ZimmermanJune 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Just left a comment on the blog! http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277480924574_AIe9_BHvbjmJFiwfjApBtXMF9aTHz4Uv4IjWZFqv0VlLm-owf_Ayo7C3kNMa2idTnhn8zD1HhsfmAudf6dWKO1bLyuI24r7pFSOUcbmByXxuVoBl7Nf0pOC9hcODM4u-ROiJ45aq7xhSs5Izdb8zvVeE3rEVOvDuL1YJte_zeueQjww2uT31KGrer9MW-ivSbr_qu4HrFhqHmWb9VUVx2Rluz-5Z3BW8aAQvEI_702vO5lYKJQLcG7o#c5988375430661873232

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  2. Christina ZimmermanJune 25, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    I love 1 and 8 of her premades

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  3. Christina ZimmermanJune 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    http://snapshotsbychristina.blogspot.com
    I don't really have much of a logo right now..so ya..it's so sad!

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  4. Christina ZimmermanJune 25, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    just friended her on facebook!~

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  5. Christina ZimmermanJune 25, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I"m a fan of BCP already!

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  6. Erin KrizizkeJune 25, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Commented on the blog
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277485514683_AIe9_BFe1QG19ZdLLn5xjh2UinHFJ57VKm-tSVXRR0bH3K8bka-k1WFTgrM1XFbe7wEn-aUvDupQXF6Z2eDcmol_rG3uw-kadU0Z2p4DoOTDGW2QhJoZNIeCdKekKOpJd4DYhZGJuDVPrK7GukyXLxlApMvIkrl73P__YyZKlU2fr6KjzXtTMaqMUHNkpziXr1xO92kDXa7VPiV6-VChGtsZiyXdhLxMJqPTp8XRjOcbZCCfBrUQcYAAX0amWb8gKLEMkdZiPcVP#c2129261733331867227

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  7. Erin KrizizkeJune 25, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    My favorite premade CYS logo is lucky number 7!

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  8. Erin KrizizkeJune 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    My logo is a bit boring. I want something stylish, unique and fun!

    http://www.erinkphotography.com/

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  9. Erin KrizizkeJune 25, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Just became a Follower of her blog. Her facebook page doesn't have a fan option.

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  10. Erin KrizizkeJune 25, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    A fan of BCP! Hoping for a win!

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  11. Jesslyn AmberJune 25, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Left a comment on her blog! :)
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277487962096_AIe9_BFhHXOrrexGMYB5u4ZYJabJQ5lsShWGQb5xg7gBz0uSxgUS_HfAPRAthn6A9Ev4l309nuvWcIyac_IYoE4XN0MdZZkkCGqneDVYotED-xnLr7BAcAlv5ovC0Sw4LPEfrFSvfQO0tf0FN79FInH3_MhxycaEW78K4kG-NS9LQ0iw-EfVIsNYpLLQkn-9TWcH47eqMsrOZjX4Guj7ij2OzNEWk9xIJqexV5Ol0W5imZPxy6vOERs#c1708312027698084930

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  12. Jesslyn AmberJune 25, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    I love all of the logos, but the 2 that match my personality and style best is 5 and 7! :)

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  13. Jesslyn AmberJune 25, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Sadly, I don't even have a logo, that is why I need one...bad! :(
    www.jesslynamberphotography.com

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  14. Jesslyn AmberJune 25, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Left her some love on her wall! :)

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYS-Designs/103721546335469?ref=search&v=wall

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  15. Jesslyn AmberJune 25, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I am already a fan of your lovely page. :)

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  16. Kathryn CostaJune 25, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Here is my link: http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277491891553#c3963870951734598550

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  17. Kathryn CostaJune 25, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Favorite premade design -- this is tough one. I pick #2

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  18. Kathryn CostaJune 25, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Here is a link to my blog, True North Arts. Check out the header. It is creative but I need a logo. http://www.truenortharts.com

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  19. {Jen}June 25, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    Commented on her blog!
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277492094702_AIe9_BFgbCOGn99U8HmG9QoV5YLej5oYR6DlJZQReZgkOzuVru69b81A_GvG4hGdoVSh2MWoKOlnVDH30gaypGiJfI4YbOvMkmGgyj82R_uo0H1O27IAqkrHByIYQnzsQIU9i6fD-tP69aWxTvZKKCzhiwvu2HU1eZOaI5x0tMyV_Bi6Gmb6YpDCOlhDjc0sWkbnuAyos83QU6SCKd_Hi-vK9ElqNqVlUg6V0SKvRQbFVcLH8nAn4z0#c3881096185767309210

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  20. Kathryn CostaJune 25, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    I just sent her a friend request on FB and I'm following the blog! Yeah!!!

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  21. {Jen}June 25, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    #2 is my FAV!

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  22. {Jen}June 25, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    http://springlanedesigns.blogspot.com

    I'm wanting something that captures my style and isn't just "font" like mine is:)

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  23. {Jen}June 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I became a fan!

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYSDesigns/109164949107619?ref=ts&v=wall

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  24. Kathryn CostaJune 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    I posted it on my personal Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/collagediva

    as well as my True North Arts facebook fan page:
    http://www.facebook.com/collagediva#!/pages/True-North-Arts/130557885641?ref=ts

    My fingers are crossed! Many thanks for this great offer. Yoo-hoo!!!

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  25. {Jen}June 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Already a HUGE fan of BCP!

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  26. JulieJune 25, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I'm not personally entering this contest only because I just got a custom logo and watermark from the wonderful Sj!!! She did a wonderful wonderful wonderful job!!! I was soooo happy with everything. She is wonderful to work with!!! :) :)

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  27. JulieJune 25, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    Oh yeah meant to add, my little icon is the logo Sj made for me!! It's perfect! :)

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  28. sara millsJune 25, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Theres the link to the love i showed on CYS blog! :)

    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277524549589_AIe9_BGXDsYu2AYi9FsPscYbPms-tH-iaZnMIMrOF-wbYkEs9uyZP_Us3upUMlLcAiIX4p0A1Vjn5nUVDlYbertOul_VSPBm5NopIlMbWGjRVX7fb0LoRRjoKR1jV51VCYAKII9DcDgNRUVVN2Xe4DktfgGWSDUHb8pfQv0heTlRcBpkdlZNQuClhTxIM9cx0K4pjKDO7LP-gviiGvBzlFamcrw4YYt6n5ERXEKWmRPIHKv4DGu9Hbk#c1247109140698285692

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  29. sara millsJune 26, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    My Fave premade one would be #1! :)

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  30. sara millsJune 26, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    I dont really have a "logo" just use text over my photos. I would really love something colorful, clean and girly :) Heres a link to my FB fanpage which has my "logo" over my photos.
    facebook.com/saramillsphotography

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  31. sara millsJune 26, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Became a fan and showed some love!
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYS-Designs/103721546335469?ref=search&v=wall

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  32. Gibson PhotographyJune 26, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277581155297_AIe9_BFipxBRZj4Y8un9SkRJvuRw2-5ca53tDoLDFBAURE0mr4GPalD8Q4402a4Z-nG9mOMU7plHImEeoDpVwYGpFJxVTf8l44rMqpJnhzlGPcczUwTL-T_UNHlp7_YJmHdVdHlilUEvil4CM5nz1ag7wJ9fAjxt0ZGfMRkAE4Qa0j1Gqf63-umTABsOrHgQzQjCu8ZqF-oIndEQtkSc6Y5m3GVZ-OwyzTBF6cIAPZgjAlOmDQaT1Yk#c4163776703391894738

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  33. Gibson PhotographyJune 26, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    I love 1, 5, and 7 of her premade logos.

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  34. Gibson PhotographyJune 26, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    here is my flickr site with my logo.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgibsonphotography/4704904938/in/set-72157624159223643/

    I like my logo, but I really want another option. I doesn't really work on my business cards, etc.. Just want/need something a little more professional.

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  35. Gibson PhotographyJune 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    I'm not sure if I'm linking right but I left her some love on her fan page and here is the link.
    http://www.facebook.com/search/?post_form_id=69b85cf3d4904b3e8c8d1b5261b59c6f&q=cysdesigns&init=quick&ref=search_loaded#!/pages/CYSDesigns/109164949107619?ref=ts

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  36. Gibson PhotographyJune 26, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    I am a fan, left some love on your page and advertised you on my page.

    link to my facebook is
    www.facebook.com/cgibsonphotography

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  37. Pamela MJune 26, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Pamela M said...
    Saw your giveaway on BCP blog! Love your stuff and would love for you to make a logo for me!! I hope I win :)

    June 26, 2010 2:30 PM

    I don't know how to link you to my comment so I copied it from her blog!

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  38. Pamela MJune 26, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    I like 2 and 5 of the premade logos!

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  39. Pamela MJune 26, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I don't have a logo yet which is my reason for hoping to win one here!!

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  40. Pamela MJune 26, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    I am a fan of CYS Designs and I left her a comment

    Pamela M said...
    Saw your giveaway on BCP blog! Love your stuff and would love for you to make a logo for me!! I hope I win :)

    June 26, 2010 2:30 PM

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  41. Pamela MJune 26, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    I am already a fan of bcp on the blog and on Facebook!!

    www.pamelamilogradov.blogspot.com

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  42. Candy NavarretteJune 26, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I left a comment.:)
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277598938496_AIe9_BEGJPbZH2xxMBMISy-TGUuXsL3cdf7IqOhJXufEZRKdoU3tX0qxHVMidAu86FxALRMy_F2ACiK9axsrUqol9TuOrrbymqtY1LmIifmwBjmGY1-6WPGYqzeIkp3SaFMlHJS7pRmlmlMCPKcmmgIPttplI-Hf26UBNby0_GvZ60ChExtV8mlMy4L7SvSMpv2kFATYeqm7wG2vNYfSKzYFp5QBUly14yi84b4bIEM9Bc0nBUbMWmY#c4381547719776720044

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  43. Candy NavarretteJune 26, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    I love the 2nd and 8th premade logos. They are all great!

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  44. Candy NavarretteJune 26, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    I don't have a logo at all right now. I have been shopping around the last few days, this contest came at the perfect time. She does great work.

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  45. Candy NavarretteJune 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    I am already a fan of BCP on Facebook.:)

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  46. Candy NavarretteJune 26, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Became a follower of her blog!

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  47. anneJune 27, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    comment on blog



    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277652712371_AIe9_BE1aCWWrCvzKoOVHY8A27ZshLvdJwiHgQlJbQww1RAw4dPVQdbrjkrcENO_bHrPzQzJwvww84zhjKNzaFnkcnJYbRRMUxofqlcHzNyENaAXGY9R3XkxptL075QYRqRtQ-KiKb43mcKMf-ubO0AoIn--KLNjsOMI4L5TLVOTF0wryJiUAdROXcb1oB7huCBw8WF-VhMDFfTaIOGSMTo2zI68tNjSiV-vg18wgsHkp956dWGPtEk#c5650967543523071397

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  48. anneJune 27, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    fan of bcp

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  49. anneJune 27, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    love # 5

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  50. anneJune 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    fan on facebook

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  51. Kelly AlholinnaJune 27, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Left a comment on the blog..
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277657218788_AIe9_BG2pZvD9rakfZ-ZTIErkJGthW3Ibjpm4m5sj8FuDI65PBqXJTOtEso1QkMsWM8hkgIfoufFn8s_ODWkeQH7XovZFMcGEqMscMlPQ7kyXqySlpjV7mRAMJWuUeqKtdIDY6LMA0Mn5h4wgw49YgH5sN2A1R5zM15KAcAo92LIATAVlk3n3xD3hyLRPzTmO2Cr6alTEOU6-kIsJkC3ZVyr0X5Z34r-S5ilYONWm70G-H8JRJcORKI#c1446727404746912656

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  52. Kelly AlholinnaJune 27, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Became a fan on facebook

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYS-Designs/103721546335469?ref=search&v=wall#!/pages/CYS-Designs/103721546335469

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  53. Kelly AlholinnaJune 27, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    On the FB page, I love #6 and #10 (which is #1 on the blog page)

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  54. Kelly AlholinnaJune 27, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I currently do not have a logo but in need of one...

    http://photobykelly.smugmug.com/

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  55. fglcdhJune 27, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    posted a comment on her blog
    http://cystheblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/cys-designs-email-address-change.html?showComment=1277681370379_AIe9_BHCXbXJiS78hneW8g0v7xO7gs9vQxvEJqTRUd6b6Otdf8I3Afa4fK8Ln4Kg7A-QZsxhM1IHWLtLEVlEactiI-abnMlGeLO6Hv74d9-zra9cc325I-Ksq5upoT1LhqsVofcQkUR6fyQ5EfpLiPBS6YZKHsJ2WdidAwltzt-_hUE67FwgDEQuv0C2cMC3ECXjBlUqWCrhgRSrxHVW49BE1ZB9FEfitP3eDqOej6B7mBKoilCh22s#c4428389374985951849

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  56. fglcdhJune 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    i really like number 5 off her premade logos

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  57. fglcdhJune 27, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    left some love on your page
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/bcpmagazine

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  58. fglcdhJune 27, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    I dont have a logo but could really use one. I'm not even for sure what i want in the logo and thats my problem not being able to come up with a good idea. I could really use the help here

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