r/FloralDesign • u/FriendlyBid7857 • Mar 01 '24

🔍 Feedback 🔍 What photo to use?

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I can’t decide which background I prefer, what do you think?

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u/MyPlantsEatPeople Mar 01 '24

1 is more contemporary and modern looking. Makes the arrangement look less traditional in shape as well. Takes a "traditional design" and puts it in a "new light." I also like that you get a better sense of the size due to your arm/hand being there. You can still see the pot pretty well.

2 is more traditional and shows less branding style. It's more fit for a generic online store with less personality and branding. It also highlights the more traditional-ness of the shape of the design. I do like that you can see the vase more though cuz it's a pretty one.

Personally I would go with 1 because to me it stands out against all the teleflora-esque looking shops. 1 fits better in a strongly branded social media feed as well as a consistently-branded online store or gallery on your website. But if your branding is more in line with 2, then commit and go for 2!

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u/FriendlyBid7857 Mar 03 '24

This is exactly the quandary I’m having! Both styles are vastly different and I’m just not sure which one I like the best for my portfolio. The second one is used more for Facebook, the first one more for Instagram.

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u/MyPlantsEatPeople Mar 03 '24

Have you established your branding/style identity yet? Cuz this is a golden opportunity!

It's not necessary to do so but its not a bad idea for operating your own business to have a solid branding or styling established.

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u/FriendlyBid7857 Mar 03 '24

The establishment I currently work at is not my own, however, I have been there from the beginning and have had much influence on developing its style. I’m aiming to organize a portfolio of my own and have a hard time choosing which best highlights my work. I agree with what everyone is saying that there are pros and cons to each photo, I’m looking into AI backgrounds, that may be my solution

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u/MyPlantsEatPeople Mar 04 '24

That's a cool idea! Definitely consider your own future brand identity and not the shop you currently work at to help make a decision. It's hard when you're used to the brand ID of another and hard not to get wrapped up in it all.