Industry Buzz - Special Year End Edition!

For the last Industry Buzz of 2011, we will be looking back at some of our most popular stories of the year...

• The Inflatable Studio (Jan, 2011)
• Essential Lenses (Feb, 2011)
• Photo Dough Launched (March, 2011)
• Kodak Named A 'Most Reputable Company' (April, 2011)
• Help With Bleed (May, 2011)
• Photo Blog Checklist (June, 2011)
• Photography Myths (July, 2011)
• How to Build your Network (August, 2011)
• AI Law Suit (September, 2011)
• Apple iCloud (October, 2011)
• Bye-Bye Film (November, 2011)
• Take Control of Exposure (December, 2011)

Don't forget about all of the AMAZING new products and services Filmet added in 2011...

• Custom Backdrops
• Customer Referral Program
• Notepads
• Jewelry & Die-Cut Magnets
• Boutique Packaging
• The Couture Collection
• Gallery Blocks
• Float Frames
• Aluminum Panels
• Towels & Travel Mugs
• Postcards
• Custom Couture Cards
• Holiday Couture & Ornaments
• Glass Ornaments
• Metal Ornaments
• Saddle-Stitched Books
• Gatefolds, Trifolds & Fanfolds

We have even more amazing ideas, products and services coming to you in 2012 - Stay tuned!

Industry Buzz (12/30/2011)

• Establish a Connection
• Using Un-sharp Mask
• Eggs in One Basket?
• Nikon News Flash
• New from Sigma

Happy New Year!

Please note: Filmet will be closed Friday 12/30/11 through Monday 01/02/11.  We will reopen for business on Tuesday 01/03/12.  Orders may be still be submitted during this time.

Filmet would like to wish you a happy and safe New Year!  See you in 2012!

Industry Buzz (12/23/2011)

• New mag for photographers
• Thoughts on target marketing
• Nikon News Flash
• Kyocera to sue Kodak
• Kodak elects new president

Holiday Hours

Please note: Filmet offices will be closed from Friday 12/23/11 through Monday 12/26/11.  We will reopen Tuesday 12/27/11 at 8:30am.  Orders may still be submitted during lab closures.

Thank you, and have a wonderful holiday!

Industry Buzz (12/16/2011)

• New from WPPI
• Nikon D4 - coming your way!
• 2011 Exposure Awards
• New Canon lenses?
• New iPad app from Leica

Industry Buzz (12/09/11)

• Photo project idea
• The impact of ordinary things
• European photographer of the year
• Take control of your exposure
• Nikon news flash
• New updates for Lightroom

Holiday Turnarounds: Reminder

Just a reminder...

•  Friday 12/09/11 at 1pm  is the latest time to place orders for Christmas delivery for the following products: Legend, Destiny and Summit albums, Premiere Press Collection books (Keepsake, Signature and Occasions.)

• We are no longer accepting orders for Christmas delivery for the following products: The Thin Book, The Coffee Table Book, The Newport Album, all Blankets.  Any orders sent for these items will be delivered after the holiday.

• All other products will maintain normal turnaround throughout the holiday season, however please make note of possible delays from UPS as well as lab closures, and place your orders accordingly. 

Industry Buzz (12/02/11)

• 2011 Camera of the year
• Want to own an Ansel Adams?
• Nikon news flash
• New social network for photographers?
• An inside look at pro-action photography

December Promotions

Do you believe it's December already?!  Here's a look at our great promotions for you to take advantage of this month...

• All month long: Use promo code 'metal40' to receive 40% off 11x14 and 15x19 metal panels.  
• 12/5 to12/11: $5 puzzle, $6 puzzle with box - use promo code 'puzz5'
• 12/12 to 12/18: 50% off all notepad sets - use promo code 'note50'
• 12/19 to 12/25: 30% off 8.5x11, press-printed, spiral bound calendars - use promo code 'cal30'
• 12/26 to 12/31:  The promo you've all been asking for - our most popular to date: .17 value 4x6s.  Use promo code '46for17' to take advantage of this great offer!

Enjoy!

Gatefolds and Trifolds and Fanfolds, oh my!

 

You asked, we answered!  Filmet now offers our popular press-printed cards in a wider variety of sizes and folds.  Our newest additions include:

•  5x7 Gatefold
• 4x8 Gatefold
• Long side, Bifold 4x5
• Long side, Bifold 4x8
• Fanfold 4x5
• Trifold 4x5
• Long side, Trifold 4x5

Download our free templates to get started now!  Visit: http://www.profilmet.com:16080/resources/

All cards may be found in: Standard Catalog, Press-Printed Products, Press-Printed Greeting Cards.

Happy Monday!

Our Black Friday promotion was such a hit, that we're bringing it back for Monday!

From midnight to 11:59pm on Monday 11/28/11, we will be offering our 16x20 Gallery Wraps for only $63! (Typically $105, a 40% savings!)  Use promo code gw40 to take advantage of this great offer!

Enjoy!

Industry Buzz (11/25/11)

• Post-production before Photoshop
• CEA rewards "best shots"
• Pay attention to your network
• Dramatic lighting from portable flash
• No more SB-900?

Black Friday Promo!

With all the excitement circling Black Friday, we would be amiss not to offer you a great promotion...

From midnight to 11:59pm on Friday 11/25/11, we will be offering our 16x20 Gallery Wraps for only $63! (Typically $105, a 40% savings!)  Use promo code gw40 to take advantage of this great offer!

Use this promotion on yourself to get some beautiful wall decor, or pass the savings along to your clients and offer your own Black Friday promotion.  Enjoy!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Filmet wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Please note, we will be closed Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th.  You are still able to transmit orders during this time, normal shipping will resume on Monday the 28th.

Product Spotlight - Saddle-Stitched Books

Filmet's Saddle-Stitched Books make great package add-ons, keepsakes and more! Choose our 7x7, saddle-stitched soft cover book and pay only $15.95 for 20 pages. 

A great price and an easy sell!

Find these in the Books Catalog, Soft-Cover Press Printed, Saddle-Stitched

Holiday Turnaround Schedule

With the holidays quickly approaching, please make note of our order deadlines and turnaround times to ensure accurate delivery of your orders...

• The Thin Book, The Coffee Table Book and The Newport Album - Prints must be approved for mounting no later than 11/28/2011
• Premiere Press Collection (Keepsake, Occasions and Signature) - Orders must be received no later than 12/09/11
• Legend, Destiny and Summit albums - Prints must be approved for mounting no later than 12/09/11
• Blankets - Orders must be received no later than 12/01/11
• All other items - Filmet's standard turnaround time will apply

*Please note: Holiday deadlines are subject to change based on order volume.  If you have an order with specific needs, please call ahead.  Expedited shipping via UPS may be required to receive prior to holiday.

Rush services are not available for the Thin Book, Coffee Table Book, Newport Album, Premiere Press Collection or blankets.

Industry Buzz (11/18/11)

• What makes a glamour photograph?
• Must-have for children's photography
• Learn to be one step ahead
• Nikon news flash
• Bye-bye film...

Product Spotlight - Metal Ornaments

 Our new Metal Ornaments are made from sturdy aluminum, include a red silk ribbon and are cut into your choice of 2 stylish shapes!

Ornaments are printed on both sides to showcase your image(s) and text.  Choose from our pre-made, drag and drop designs or use our blank template to create your own.  Don't want to include a design element?  Drag your image into the blank ornament for full-bleed printing!

Find these in standard catalog, novelties, ornaments, metal.

Industry Buzz (11/11/11)

• That picture stinks!
• Free color management webinars
• Congrats to Kodak
• What you can learn from car commercials
• Nikon News Flash

PPO - 2011 Fall Conference & Trade Show

From 11/13 - 11/14 the Professional Photographers of Ohio will be hosting their 2011 Fall Conference and Trade Show.  The conference features presentations and workshops with Brianna Graham, Kevin Hudson, David Deutsch, Brian Idocks and Jaron Horrocks on topics such as Wedding, Boudoir, Children and Senior photography as well as photography production. 

There is also a great trade show featuring vendors from near and far - including Filmet!  Stop by to see our new products, ask your questions and take advantage of special show-only promotions!

More information, including travel and hotel accommodations, may be found HERE.

See you there!

Product Spotlight - Holiday Couture & Ornaments

A new addition to our popular Couture Line - Holiday Couture!

• NEW: Holiday Couture Cards are now available as 5x7 bi-fold cards in four stylish shapes.  Choose from designs featuring 1 - 10 images and add your custom greeting!

• NEW: Couture Ornaments start as a 5x5, two-sided card.  We cut them into one of our couture shapes, then they are cut AGAIN to become a gorgeous paper ornament!  Choose from two designs in a total of five color choices,then add your image(s) and custom greeting!

(Also available as a blank template!!)

Find these in Standard Catalog, Press Printed Products, Press Printed Greeting Cards, Couture Collection.

Product Spotlight - Custom Couture

Not only does Filmet offer our press-printed cards in a selection of stylish shapes, but now we can cut them into YOUR shape!  Choose your size, choose your shape - we do the rest.  Start with a 5x7 or 5x5, drag and crop your image and type your shape instructions (or upload a sample design showing your shape.)  We will create a custom cut card per your specifications and send you a proof before printing!

Find these in Standard Catalog, Press Printed Products, Press Printed Greeting Cards, Custom Couture Cut.

Product Spotlight - Promo Cards & Postcards

Did you know?

Filmet offers the same high-quality press printing that you trust for you portrait products for promotional products as well.  Great for sales sheets, mailings, price lists and more - now in 3 sizes!

Choose from:

• 5x8 - This large, 2-sided card gives you tons of room for text and images.  Prices starting at 0.21 each.  Find these in Promo Catalog - Post Cards.
• 6x4.25 & 4.25x6 - These cards are standard USPS size and can be mailed with reduced shipping! Prices starting at 0.15 each.  Find these in Promo Catalog - Post Cards.
• NEW!!  4x9 -  Our biggest card yet!  Great for rack cards, price lists and more.  Prices starting at only 0.40 each!  Find these in Promo Catalog - Post Cards.

Industry Buzz (11/04/11)

• Wildlife photography tip - Be Creepy!
• Imaging Info for 2012 - Check it out
• Pocket Wizard rebate - More info here
• Business down?  Its not the economy
• Nikon 85mm 1.4 - First look
• Nikon News Flash - Read it now
• Free business boot camp - Learn more

November Promotions

There are a lot of great things going on this month! Take a look...

ALL OF NOVEMBER: 45% off all Gallery Block samples. Simply choose "sample" in the options menu to receive your discount - no promo needed! Learn more about this exciting new product HERE.

ALL OF NOVEMBER: Holiday sample card packs - These special packs contain 4 cards (instead of the previous 24 card minimum) and are discounted by 50%. A great way to increase your holiday sales! No promo code needed, simply select "Change the 24 pack to a 4 pack sample set" in the options menu. Choose our standard stock, pearl or linen!

11/01 - 11/13: Use promo code "HOL40" to Create your own holiday sample pack! Place 1 order containing all the cards, ornaments, holiday trader magnets, mugs, etc. that you want and we'll discount it by 40%! Limit to one order per customer of holiday themed items only. Shipping charges apply.

11/14 - 11/27: Press-printed books are hot and make great package add-ons! Choose our 7x7, saddle-stitched soft cover book in the "books" catalog, and pay only $15.95 for 20 pages! A great price and an easy sell!

11/28 - 12/04: Ceramic mugs make great package add-ons, marketing pieces and gifts!  This week, use promo code "MUG5" and pay only $5 for any of our ceramic mugs!

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!  Send us your best spooky image for a chance to be a featured photographer on our blog!

Industry Buzz (10/28/11)

• ND Filters - What's the fuss?
• Should you use Filters at all?  Read more
• Keep those cards safe!  Read more
• Nikon News Flash - Read more
• Olympus fraud accusations: Read more
• Free business bootcamp - Join Now
• How photographers get paid - Read more
  

Industry Buzz (10/21/11)

New and noteworthy...

• New from LumiQuest - Take a look
• Questions you should be able to answer - Read more
• Modify light with flags - Learn how
• New photo contest: Hands - Enter now
• Holiday templates from celebrities - Take a look

NEW from Filmet!

Sublimated towels:  Choose from 2 sizes - 18x11 or 25x15.  Starting at only $10.95!  Find these in standard catalog, novelties, towels.

14oz Travel Mug:  A new addition to our mug selection, this 14oz mug is stainless steel with a white finish and has a resilient plastic lid, handle, and base.  Find these in standard catalog, novelties, mugs, travel mug 14oz.

Graphic Cut Flexi-Magnets:  A new shape has been added to our graphic cut flexi-magnets!  Take a look in standard catalog, novelties, magnets, sports.  Choose your design in the options menu.

Triangle Fall Convention

From 10/23 - 10/25, stop by Pittsburgh and visit Triangle's 2011 Fall Convention!  Filmet will be there along with a handful of great speakers.  Be sure to take a look at the competition prints while you're there!

To register, or for more information, please click HERE.

See you there!

Industry Buzz (10/14/11)

• Macro photography on a budget - Read more
• How to market your photography - Learn more
• Stop over-thinking: Read more
• Facebook photos get bigger - Read more
• Tips for photographers on Google+ - Read more

New Promo - Sample Cards

We've been hinting at a special card promotion all month, and we're finally ready to share the details...

The best way to sell something is to show it, so we're now offering special sample card packs for you to have in studio.  These special packs contain 4 cards (instead of the previous 24 card minimum) and are discounted by 50%. 

Pick your favorite designs, add your favorite images and get ready to boost your holiday sales!

Industry Buzz (10/07/11)

• Sizing Photos for Video - Learn How
• Fun, new contest - Enter now!
• New photo mag - Take a look
• Apple iCloud - Coming soon
• New from Jill-e - Take a look
• How to photograph lightning - Find out
• D800?  Read more
  

Product Spotlight - Glass Ornaments

This holiday season, have your clients deck their trees with these semi-transparent, frosted glass ornaments! These are beautiful on the tree, and when held up to light, the colors pop with the glowing beauty of stained glass.

Available in 6 shapes:
Star, Circle, Horizontal Oval, Hexagon, Square, Vertical Oval

Find these in the Standard Catalog under Novelties - Ornaments - Glass.

Attend Photo North East for Free!

Stop by and visit Filmet at the Photo North East Convention and Trade Show! Better yet - be our guest!

Visit http://photonortheast.org/register-now to register.  When you use promo code "filmet12" you may attend for free!

Show Dates
March 24-27: Convention
March 25 & 26: Trade Show
March 23-25: CPP Prep Class
March 26: CPP Test

October Promotions

Believe it or not, the holidays are fast approaching, and the best way to sell ornaments, novelties, cards and more is to show them!

We have a great selection of promotions this month...

ALL OF OCTOBER - Place 1 order containing all the cards, ornaments, holiday trader magnets, mugs, etc. that you want and we'll discount it by 40%!
Use promo code "HOL40" Limit to one order per customer of holiday themed items only. Shipping charges apply.

10/01 - 10/09 - Use promo code "46FOR17" to receive 0.17 Value 4x6s
10/10 - 10/16 - 45% off Gallery Block Samples!  These are gorgeous wall displays you have to see to believe.  Click HERE for more info
10/17 - 10/23 - Use promo code "POSTER30" to receive 30% off any photographic print 16x20 and larger!  Discount includes texture and metallic.  Mounting, spray and/or artwork additional.
10/24 - 10/31 - Use promo code "MOUSE5" to receive any of our mouse pads for only $5!

COMING SOON: Keep an eye on the blog and Facebook for new card designs and special card promotion coming soon!

Industry Buzz (09/30/11)

• Benefits of critiquing - Read more
• New from Lowepro - Take a look
• Underwater photography - Read more
• Nikon news flash - Read more
• Contest from Canon - Enter now
• Apple improves imaging - Read more

Industry Buzz (09/23/11)

• Chef + Photographer = Art - Take a look
• WPPI announces speakers for NY - Read more
• New website for photographers - Take a look
• New from Lensbaby - Read more
• Tips for actions - Read more

Industry Buzz (09/16/11)

• Losing a memory (card) - Read more
• New from SanDisk - Read more
• Send your holiday cards NOW - Read why 

Just a note - Keep your eyes peeled for some AMAZING new cards coming soon!

• Why sharpen?  Find out!
• Canon planning a "historic global announcement" - Read more

Industry Buzz (09/09/11)

• Details matter - Read more
• New contest from Lensbaby - Enter Now!
• New from Jill-e - Take a look
• Nikon news flash - Read more
• Photo Philanthropy awards - Read more
• New from Carl Zeiss - Take a look

New Products - Have you been keeping up?

There have been a TON of new products added to the Filmet product line this summer!
Have you been keeping up?

• Chromluxe Aluminum Panels - Take a look
• Float Frames - Take a look
• Florentine Charm Bracelet - Take a look
• Custom Backdrops - Take a look
• Gallery Blocks - Take a look
• The Couture Collection - Take a look

September Promotions!

We have some GREAT promotions for you to take advantage of this month!  Take a look...

• For the entire month of September, use promo code "BLOCK25" to receive 25% off the Gallery Block of your choice!  Learn more about this stunning new product HERE.  Visit the Gallery Block catalog to design yours now!

• Our 7x7, Soft-cover, Press-printed books make the perfect add on to any portrait session.  At only $15.95 for 10 pages/20 sides, you can't go wrong!  Visit the Books catalog to order yours now!

• Sept 6-18: Use promo code "POST10" to receive our new 4x6 postcards for only .10 each! Postcards are printed on a heavy stock and feature 2 sided-full color printing. Find these in the promotional catalog!

• Sept 19-30: Use promo code "MARKET29" to save on 8.5x11 press-printed sheets. The possibilities are endless - use them for sales sheets, promotional fliers, brochures, order forms and more! Choose from one sided, full color printing for only .29 each, or upgrade to two-sided, full color printing and pay only .39 each! Find these in the promotional catalog!
  

Happy Labor Day!

Filmet will be closed Monday, September 5th in honor of labor day.  We will reopen Tuesday at 8:30am!

Industry Buzz (09/02/11)

• AI law suit - Read more
• What happens after the click?  Find out!
• Learn to listen - Why
• Almost perfect photo contest - Enter now!
• Photo ethics - Read more
• Top 10 from Nikon - Take a look
• Contest from X-Rite - Enter now!

Industry Buzz (08/26/11)

• Nothing lasts... - Read more
• Intro to HDR - Learn how
• Don't zoom with your feet - Read more
• News from Nikon - Read more
• Photoshop tips - Take a look!

Product Spotlight - ChromaLuxe Aluminum Panels

NEW from Filmet - ChromaLuxe Aluminum Panels.  These eye-catching panels are available in 4 different shapes and 8 total sizes!

Choose the metal easel back to display on a desk, table or other flat surface, or choose our unique float mount block to hang on the wall!








The following shapes/sizes are available:
8x8 - Couture Milan $25
12x12 - Couture Milan $35
8x8 - Couture Fiji $25
12x12 - Couture Fiji $35
10x8 - Couture Sydney $25
14x11 - Couture Sydney $38
11x8 - Couture Benelux $30
15x11 - Couture Benelux $40

All panels are available as gloss white, however the Benelux panels are ALSO available as etched metal.





You may download templates for all sizes/shapes by clicking HERE.
Download individual templates on our resources page!

Promotion! (08/22-08/28)

This weeks promotion...30% OFF prints 16x20 and larger!

Includes Metallic paper and Textures. (Does not include artwork, spray or mounting)
Free shipping over $25 applies!

Enter Promo Code BP30 in the Order Review to claim your discount.

Industry Buzz (08/19/11)

• How to improve your portfolio - Find out
• Photoshop secrets - Shhh...
• New exhibit from the George Eastman House - Take a Look
• Learn more about the George Eastman House - Here
• How to build your network - Read more
• Fashion photography in Indonesia - Read more
• NPPA Short Grants for photographers - Learn more
• Do you need to prepare for Canada's anti-spam law?  Find out
• Nikon sponsors Ground Zero exhibit - Take a look

WPPI Roadtrip - See you There!

WPPI's Road Trip 2011 features informative and inspiring topics covering the ins and outs of photography, especially tailored for professional wedding and portrait photographers.

CLICK HERE to register - your cost not only includes a full day of educational classes, but opportunities to network, lunch and a trade show as well!

While you're there, stop by and visit Filmet!  We'll have a bunch of new products for you to take a look at including our Metal Panels, Custom Backdrops, Couture Collection of cards, Premiere Press books, Gallery Blocks, Float Frames and more!  If you're new to Filmet, be sure to pick up a card for 50% off your first order!

Filmet is a proud sponsor of the WPPI Road Trip.  Be sure to stop by and see us in Philadelphia on Monday, August 22nd.  For more information, CLICK HERE!

Promotion! (08/15-08/21)

This weeks promotion...Buy One Get One FREE Accordion Wallets!


Please note: The 2nd product must be ordered and will not be automatically added.
Free shipping over $25 applies!

Enter Promo Code ACCBOGO in the Order Review to claim your discount.

Industry Buzz (08/12/11)

• Motivational Essays on Photography - Free eBook
• What is success?  Read more
• Want to take someone's picture?  Just ask!
• Twitter integrates photo sharing - Read more
• Nikon's profits on the rise - Read more
• Post-Processing tips for accessories - Read more
• August promos from Filmet - Save now!

August Promotions!

Wow!  We have a TON of deals and promotions for you to take advantage of this month.  For the ENTIRE month of August, we will be featuring two promotions...

For starters, how about $0.15 Select proofs!  Choose from 4x5, 4x6 or 5x5.  Take them as-is, or add a border, vignette or texture in the options menu!  Our select price includes lab correction for color and density.  That's a 50% discount!  Use promo code - PROOF15 to take advantage of this great discount.

Please note: Proofs must be ordered through the proofing catalog, FREE shipping over $25 applies!

Our Couture Collection promotion was such a hit last month, that we've decided to offer it again!  Use promo code COUTURE50 to receive 50% off your order of our Couture Collection cards for the entire month of August!

In addition to these two great offers, we will be offering ANOTHER promotion each week of the month!  This week, use promo code GAL30 to receive 30% off any gallery wrap!  Although they are not included in the discount, be sure to take a look at our new float frames - these solid wood frames have a black satin finish, and provide a unique finishing option for your gallery wraps while allowing the natural beauty of the product to show through.

Learn more about our new Float Frames HERE.

Industry Buzz (08/05/11)

• Do you have a photography 'bucket list'? - Read more
• How to price your photography - Read more
• Nikon News Flash - Read more
• Free webinars from X-Rite - Take a look
• The importance of testing - Read more
• PENTAX relocates - Read more 
• A Pro Photographer Who Uses a MacBook Air?  Find out why

Have you seen something interesting lately in the news? Have you written a blog post that you think should be featured?  Let us know!

Product Spotlight - Float Frames

A long time favorite in the world of fine art, float frames are a classic new option for your gallery-wrapped images!  With the edges of the wrap remaining visible, your canvas has the feel of "floating" within the frame.  The solid wood frame provides a sturdy construction, while the black satin finish adds a touch of elegance.






Float frames are available in 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 and 20x24 sizes, and may be added on to your gallery wrap in the options palette.

Industry Buzz (07/29/11)

• WPPI Road Trip - We'll be there, will you?
• Landscape photography - Find the right light
• New product spotlight - Charm Bracelets!
• Top Nikon news from July - Read more
• Photographers - Make Lemonade!
• 20 photography myths - Read more
• Who is stealing your images - Find out!
• Bridal shows - What you should know

Industry Buzz (07/22/11)

• 50% off our Couture Collection - Get the code! (Only 1 week left!)
• New product - Gallery Blocks
• Using textures in Photoshop - Learn more
• A different kind of senior photography - Read more
• Copy work made easy - Learn how
• "New" from Nikon - Take a look
• Using Unsharp Mask - Learn How

Product Spotlight - Florentine Charm Bracelet

The newest addition to our jewelry line is here - Florentine Charm Bracelets!  These silver plated 8" bracelets are priced at $12.95 and include your choice of charm - Choose from heart, round or oval.  Charms are available by themselves as well for only $5.95.


 You may find this product in our Standard Catalog under "Novelties," then "Jewelry."  As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Product Spotlight - Custom Backdrops

Did you know that Filmet offers custom backdrops?  Choose from a pole pocket or grommets for finishing.  Step and repeat a logo or create your own image!  Our custom backdrops are available in either 6'x8' or 8'x10' and start at only $159!

Here's a few great ideas on how to use these custom creations:

• Take your sports shoot inside and stop worrying about weather and changing sunlight - Simply photograph the empty field on a nice day and use the outdoor shot as your new background.  Your images will look like they were taken outside, but your shoot has the ease of being done inside!
• Shooting a corporate event?  Tournament?  Charity event?  Class reunion?  Step and repeat the company, school or team's logo along with your own for a unique background that helps market your business long after the event is over.
• Create a custom background to match the school's theme for your next prom or dance!
• Can't find the exact design you're looking for?  Tired of having the same choices as everyone else? Create your own!  Use the textures, brushes, actions and more in your design software to create a one of a kind background that is exactly what you want!

You may find this product in our Promotional Catalog under "Custom Backdrops."  As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Industry Buzz (07/15/11)

• Missing film?  You're not alone
• What camera should you buy?  Find out
• Real world advice - Anticipation
• Google + - Worth it?
• Nikon news flash - Read more
• Awkward family photo?  Win a trip!

Industry Buzz (07/08/11)

• Calibrate your iPad display - Read more
• Nikon lenses for the iPhone? Read more
• Photo contest for New Yorkers - Take a look
• Keep your lenses safe - Read more
• Or if you prefer your lenses soft...Take a look

July Promotion

Do you know about our Couture Collection?

These stunning cards are press-printed and cut into exciting shapes!  Learn more HERE.  You have to see them to believe them, so for the entire month of July, we're offering them to you for 50% off!  Use promo code "couture50" to order yours now!

Product Spotlight - Gallery Blocks

A New Dimension in Print!

Filmet is proud to announce a new addition to our ever-growing product line: Gallery Blocks!
These unique display pieces feature professional photographic prints mounted around a solid wood constructed box and coated for protection.


Choose a single block for a dramatic look, or opt for one of the floating layouts for a piece that is truly stunning.  Single Gallery Blocks have wrapping edges and are available in sizes from 8x10 to 24x36.  Sets of 3 are also available and priced to save you money!
Our floating Gallery Blocks have smaller blocks that are assembled to appear floating over a larger background Gallery Block.  Floating Gallery Blocks are available in a wide variety of sizes and proportions from 14x14 to 20x30 with 1-9 smaller floating blocks.

Prices starting at just $31.99!

Combine your images with the backgrounds and edges that are pre-loaded in ROES, or visit www.profilmet.com to download layered templates and themes that may be edited in Photoshop to create a look that's all your own!

You may find our new Gallery Blocks in their own catalog - "Gallery Blocks"

You may view/download our Idea Book below.  As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Filmet_GalleryBlock

Please note:  Due to the custom nature of this product, changes, cancellations and remakes for subjective issues are not possible.  Please allow 7-10 business days for production of this product.

Happy Birthday America!

Filmet will be closed Monday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day.  We wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Industry Buzz (07/01/11)

This week in photographic news...

• The best thing about photography - Read more
• New from Olympus - Take a look
• Ennui the people - Take the quiz
• Make the ordinary extraordinary - Read more
• Happy birthday D700! - Read more
• What do consumers want?  Find out
• Cannon invests big - Where?

Industry Buzz (06/24/11)

What's new in the world of photo...

• How high should that light be?  Find out
• New from Leica - Take a look
• Business tip - Do your homework!
• What's an aperture?  Read more
• Nikon news flash - Read more
• Adobe is growing - Read more
• Hoya gets compact - Read more
• Monitor reviews - What made the cut?

Fast gets even faster...

We're making our fast turnaround times even faster!

• Press-printed items: Originally had a 3-day turnaround - We've shortened this to just 2 days!  Products that fall under this category include: Digital-offset trading cards, press-printed greeting cards, trader magnets, press-printed event wallets, spiral bound press-printed proof magazines, accordion wallets, 411 cards, business cards, 12x18 posters, notepads and MORE!
• Same-day deadline: We've increased the time available for same day orders.  Previously, the deadline was 10:00am - our new deadline is now 1:00pm!  For example, a value order received before 1pm on Monday will ship Monday!  A value order received after 1pm Monday will not ship until Tuesday.

When determining the turnaround for your order, please use the following guidelines:

Orders received BEFORE 1pm...

• Value prints 11x14 and smaller - same day
• Select, deluxe and/or special event prints 11x14 and smaller - next day
• Most novelties - next day
• Press-Printed items - next day (Now even faster!)
• Certain specialty items such as acrylic products, SportsEFX and Wall Grafx - add 1 additional day
• Poster prints (larger than 11x14) - add 1 additional day
• Services such as album design and retouching - time varies depending on project
• Mounting & finishing - add 1-2 days
• Premiere Press Collection - 2-3 weeks
• Legend/Destiny/Summit albums - 3-4 weeks
• Coffee Table, Thin Book, Newport albums - 4-6 weeks
• Blankets - 3-4 weeks
• Gallery Wraps - 4-5 days
• For orders received AFTER 1pm, please add 1 additional day (Now even faster!)

Please note: The final due date of your order is determined by the product with the longest turnaround.

Still not sure when your order is due?  Contact us!

Industry Buzz (06/17/11)

What's happening...

• Helpful post-production tools:  Take a look
• Food photography secrets - Read more
• Sign up for the WPPI Road Trip! - Learn more
• Hasselblad incentive plan - Read more
• Photo blog checklist - Read more
• Why do we create?  Read more
• Astrophotography - Take a look

Industry Buzz (06/10/11)

Not a whole lot going on in the world of photography this week!  Just a as reminder, our weekly "Industry Buzz" posts every Friday.  Do you know of something interesting happening?  Let us know!

• Winning photographers bring hope - Read more
• HDR Toning - Read more
• Nikon new flash - Read more

It's Here...The Couture Collection from Filmet

Filmet welcomes the newest addition to our Press-Printed product line - the Couture Collection.  This new collection of press-printed cards, invitations and announcements includes 5x5 and 5x7 sizes in a variety of stylish shapes such as Scalloped and Baroque.  Printing on our standard stock is included, or you can upgrade to pearl or linen for an additional charge.

Photoshop Savvy?
Download shape templates for all the Couture Collection cards to make your own!
www.profilmet.com/resources
Templates are 300ppi .psd files with a transparent layer that shows each shape and its bleed.

All Couture Collection cards are also pager-editable!

Find them in standard catalog - press-printed products - couture collection

June Promotion - A Trinity of Deals!

Hey Wedding Photographers!  Have we got a deal for YOU!  

Announcing our June Promotion - A Trinity of Deals

For the entire month of June, we will be offering the following promotions:

1. Press-Printed Event Wallet BOGO: Order 24 Press-Printed Event Wallets (3 sets of 8) and receive 24 of the same for FREE! Use promo code EVENTPROMO
2.  25% off Album Design Services: Use promo code ALBUM25
3. 50% off 16x20s and Larger!  Choose from standard paper or metallic.  Image MUST be wedding related.  Finishing services are billed at normal rates.  Use promo code: WED50

Just a reminder - Samples of our Premiere Press collection are always 50% off and make GREAT parent albums, bridal party gifts, guest books and more!  Keep an eye on Facebook for additional promotions all month long!

Industry Buzz (06/03/11)

Hello June!  What's new...

• Full Frame vs. Full Image - Read More
• Stick your Hard Drive in the Freezer - Why?
• Photobucket works with Twitter - Read More
• Where is your Promotional Gap?  Find Out!
• New Nikons - True or False?
• New Sigma 120-300 2.8 now Available in US - Read More
• Track Lost/Stolen Cameras - How? 

What's New?

We're working hard to make our Filmet Connect ROES as efficient as possible for you.  We have also been adding a TON of new products to increase your bottom line. 

Here's what's new:

• Our blankets may now be edited in pager!  Find them in standard: novelties: full color blankets
• We've added a non event-specific design for our fun packs that have 2 color changing options.  Choose from 2 different images or crops.  Find them in standard: special events: fun packs
• Boutique packaging is here!  Choose from 5x7, 8x10 or 11x14 sizes.  Your selection includes a chocolate brown portrait case, tan tissue and tan ribbon band.  Find them in order review.
• We've updated our custom backdrops.  Choose from 8x10 or 6x8 with a pole pocket or grommets.  Find them in promotional: custom backdrops.

As always, keep your eyes on Facebook for our weekly promotions, and if you have any questions or comments - CONTACT US!

05/31/11 Promotion!

Good morning everyone! We hope you had a restful and safe Memorial Day. Time to get back to work with a promotion! From 9am until 4pm today only, use promo code "vaca" to receive .17 value 4x6s and .29 value 5x7s!

Happy Memorial Day!

Filmet will be closed Monday, May 30th.  We wish you all a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Industry Buzz (05/27/11)

New and noteworthy...

• Do you have an album agreement?  Read more
• 15 Quick portrait tips: Take a look
• Keeping it simple - Read more
• Color correction in Photoshop - Read more
• Nikon news flash - See what's going on!

Industry Buzz (05/20/11)

In the news...

• Book review - Fast Track Photographer 2.0
• How do your lens and sensor collaborate?  Find out!
• Nikon news flash - Read it
• Change your white balance!  Why?
• Keep your images safe - Here's how

Industry Buzz (05/06/11)

This week in photo news...

• A REAL Coffee Table Book - Take a Look!
• Help w/ Bleed - Read More
• Exposure Yourself! - Read More
• Getty is Growing - Read More
• Nikon News - Read More
• Where's the Biz? - Find Out!
• Find a Mentor - Read More
• How to Choose the Lens that is Right for You- Read More

Senior Promo Pack - New and Improved!

Did you know - People are 66 times more likely to purchase a product if they can see it first rather than if it's just listed as a choice?  Filmet is making it easy to get samples into your studios with our Senior Sample Pack!
This grouping of products includes our most popular items for seniors at a HUGE discount.

Here's what you get:  (includes 1 of each)

• Press Printed 12x18 Poster, Laminated
• 11x14 on Metallic photo paper
• Dry Erase Board
• Set of Locker Swappers
• 5x7 Magnet Calendar
• Texturized 8x10Print
• Flat Press Printed Grad Cards
  (6 5x5, 4 5x7 or 4 4x8)
• Set of 3 Accordion Wallets
• Set of 24 - 411 cards

This is a $64.00 value that we're offering for only $19.95!   You may find these products in the senior promo tab of our promotional catalog.  When ordering, please enter promo code "senior package."

As a bonus, we'll also be including a 14x10 composite from our new Expressions Collection.  This collection will include designer templates geared toward seniors in wallet, 5x7, 10x14 sizes and more!

Stay tuned for exciting new designs...

Thursday promotion!

Happy Thursday - how about a promo!  Have a press-printed card order sitting around?  Use promo code "grad" to receive 12 cards free with a 24 card purchase!  Get those orders in - this code is only valid today from 9am - 4pm.  Enjoy!

Boutique Packaging is HERE!

Present your images in style!  Filmet's new boutique packaging includes a either a 5x7, 8x10 or 11x14 chocolate print case made from virgin photo mount board, tan tissue paper and a tan ribbon band.  Each print case can accommodate 1-12 prints.

Find these shortly in our Filmet Connect ROES...

Industry Buzz (04/29/30)

This week in photo news:

• Could this change the way we share images?  Read more
• DSLR Shortage - Read more
• Need free business consulting?  Join PWSPI
• Album proofing upgrade from Fundy - Take a look
• Nikon prices to rise - Find out why
• What is web-olution?  Find out
• 1st quarter sales from Kodak - Read more
• Quick tip - Get low

Also, just a reminder - we have a TON of exciting promos coming up in May including discounted prints, an updated senior sample pack, free album design, free press-printed cards and a chance to get your entire order at no charge!  Stay tuned for dates and codes...

New Products for April

New products!

•  Jewelry: We've added 7 new types of necklaces!  Four crystals on a black cord and three Florentine pendants on a silver chain.  You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - jewelry.

• Graphic Cut Flexi-Magnets: A two-up, die-cut, metallic  Choose from baseball, softball, soccer, basketball or football.  Please be sure to select your sport in the options menu.  You can also add text and change the border color! You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - magnets - sports. 

• Baby Magnet Swappers: Set of 8 baby-themed magnets.  Choose from three templates in a variety of colors and styles!  You may find these items in standard catalog - novelties - press printed locker swappers.magnet!

• Fun Pack: We've added a new color-changing template for our fun packs!   You may find these items in standard catalog - special events - fun packs.

TIPP presents - The Glamorous Life

The Triangle Institute of Professional Photography presents - The Glamorous Life: Rock Star Senior Sales and Marketing

Sunday, May 1st 10:00a - 12:00p and 1:00p-5:00p
Crowne Plaza, Pittsburgh South

To read more about the program: Click HERE!
To register online: Click HERE!

Industry Buzz (04/22/11)

New and noteworthy...

• Kodak's sustainability: Read more
• The world of style: Read more
• What camera should you buy?  Read more
• Memory cards - Essential tips
• Kodak wins - Congrats!
  

Happy Easter!

Filmet will be closed Friday, April 22nd.  We will re-open at 8:30am Monday morning.  We wish you all a safe and happy Easter!

Industry Buzz (04/15/11)

Take a look!

• Selling albums?  Know your cost!
• Lens correction in Lightroom - Learn how
• Nikon News - Read more
• Wedding Photography - How to start?
• Finding the Light - Read more

April Promos!

How to save BIG this month...

• 04/11/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "ONE FREE"  We will choose 1 order to be completely FREE!

• 04/19/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "19OFF" to receive 19% off (up to $100 off, valid on one order from standard catalog)

• 04/28/11 - From 9am to 4pm, send your order through our Filmet Connect ROES with promo code "HAPPYBIRTHDAY" to receive a FREE metallic upgrade on any select reprint 11x14 and smaller!  (Must order metallic option - will not automatically be added.)