Comments on: Invest in Your Logo & Branding: Learn From My Mistakes

By: Sarah Raanan

Sarah Raanan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:13:22 +0000

Never too late to switch & it doesnt have to be thousands of dollars! i had my logo done by a true professional (http://orangegeckodesigns.blogspot.com/) and she was totally reasonably priced. Think it would made the world of difference to your brand.

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:24:03 +0000

I’ve been dying to have my smugmug page designed professionally. I feel like I’ve done as much as I can with and having the most pedestrian of html knowledge it’s just not enough. I look at all the other SM pages and get rather depressed knowing that I’m stuck in the dark ages in the overall design of the page. I would love to have a site that grabs people in and allows me to show my work in the manner it deserves. I really love the studioky design and the Galt Design, I would kill to have something in between these two!

By: gina

gina — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:49:41 +0000

i think that even if you you changed it, your fans will still follow you. i know i would. i think you should love your logo and it’s just going to bug you until you do change it, don’t you think?

By: Annmarie

Annmarie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:12:58 +0000

Wow-this article is perfect timing. I am in the process of starting a small business and deciding on a logo is HARD!!!!! (By the Way, didn’t know Jessica Claire changed hers). Jodi-I honestly wondered why someone as creative as you had such a simple-straight forward logo. Not that there is anything wrong with it (quoting Seinfield here), but it doesn’t seem to match your style. GO FOR IT!!! Do it!!!! CHANGE IT–it’s yours to change. Who knows……….it may sky rocket you to the moon. (Wow-its late and I’ve been up waaaay to long).

So—–What would you change it to (hypothetically speaking)??????????????????

AND————Whose logo or logos do you admire the most??????????????

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:18 +0000

Hi Jodi- great advice!

I would like your insight on pre-made custom logos. How serious are the copyright or branding issues with this? I’ve also seen people get custom logos that the vendor has later added to their collection as a pre-made. With these concerns, I’ve done my own watermark in Photoshop, still contemplating a logo though.

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:21:54 +0000

Hmm. Well, better to change it now that a year from now.

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By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:55:04 +0000

Change is good and you’ll definitely get away with it. Go for it!!!!!!!

By: Rebecca Severson

Rebecca Severson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:18:05 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Jodi! I’m just getting ready to start my business and have made arrangements to work with an awesome designer. I can’t wait to see what we come up with together! Thanks for confirming that I’m taking the right steps.

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:29:29 +0000

Excellent article, Jodi. I know many people who have designed their own logo because they know their way around photoshop. I was fortunate enough to find a good designer to work with and had one made. It suits me and my style. I don’t think it would matter that you change your logo at this point because of the recognition of MCP and “Jodi” and all that you have done and shared with everyone. Go for what makes you happy! I mentioned MCP actions at my photo club and more than half the room knew who you were.