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Ask a Pro
Ask a Pro is a collection of illustration related questions answered by top art directors, designers, editors, artist representatives and other professionals in the commercial illustration industry.
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How do you like to see work from an illustrator?
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Most mass emails get forwarded to my junk folder so I never even see those. I do look at my mail even though so much goes in the garbage, I still think it's probably the best way to get work in front of me at a reasonable cost. The best route is to call a CD set up a time to come in and show a book, pound the pavement. It's always nice to put a face to an illustration and get to know the person you might be working with.
Allen Boe (more answers by this person)
Creative Director
Allen Boe Design
http://www.allenboe.com
How do you decide on using illustration vs. photography?
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It depends on the concept or direction of the style of design. If it is a period piece where an illustration might have been more probable a solution I might lean that way to keep it authentic. If it is a traditional ad type design that shows a product that is readily available to shoot I would go with a photo. It's totally up in the air really. Unfortunately budget and timeline are big factors that play a major role. But if you only going to be good for only one of those go with speed, the ad agencies I have been with are always running to the final hour and speed wins over money the majority of the time.
Allen Boe (more answers by this person)
Creative Director
Allen Boe Design
http://www.allenboe.com