Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Filmet - Now on Facebook

Filmet Professional Imaging is now on Facebook! Check us out HERE!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Win a FREE 16x20 Gallery Wrap!

Send us your best wedding image from the 2008-2009 seasons, and you could win a 16x20 gallery wrap on us!

The details:

- This contest is open only to professional photographers submitting a wedding related image from the 08-09 seasons.

- The winner will be chosen based on composition, technical merit, subject matter, creativity and overall quality.

- Images will be judged by the staff at Filmet. All decisions are final. The winner will be showcased on our blog, and will receive a free 16x20 gallery wrap from an image of their choice (does not have to be the winning image!)

- This contest is open to all professional photographers in the continental US - not just current Filmet clients!

- Free gallery wrap must be redeemed no later than Monday, September 14, 2009.

How to Enter:

- Images can be submitted anytime between Tuesday, June 2nd and Friday, July 10th. The winner will be notified on Monday, July 20th via email.

- Images should be no larger than 72dpi at 8x10 size, and are to be emailed to tbabinsack@filmet.com with the following information:
  • Subject Line - Photo Contest
  • Name
  • City, State
  • Email
  • Phone Number
  • Website Address
Please also include a short story (no more than a sentence or 2) about the image. Who are these people? Why did you choose this shot? Extra points given for creativity!

- You may enter as many images as you like up to 1 per day!

We are looking forward to seeing your best work, and as always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Monday, June 1, 2009

What you missed...

If you didn't tune in to our Free Webinar hosted by professional photographer and marketer Kirk Russell, you missed some great information such as:

...Images are not enough! Only showing images on your website forces your potential clients to choose based on price. The general public expects that if you are a professional, your images will be great. Tell them more!

...There are 4 basic categories of clients. Do you know who they are and how to reach them?

...You may love filters and special effects, but do your clients?

...Offering the same products and services as everyone else makes you equal at best, not better.

...Not seeing it does NOT force a call. If there is information missing from your website, your potential client will assume you don't have what they need and will move on to someone who does.

Don't be left in the dark! Join us for our next FREE marketing webinar this Thursday, June 4 from 1pm-2pm. You can register here:
http://tinyurl.com/mpzo9a.

As always, if you have questions, CONTACT US!

Thursday, May 14, 2009


Partnerships That Transform

It's clear today that attracting enough business is more challenging than ever. Filmet is announcing today an expanded commitment to providing the best products and services to our customers by launching our Partner Program with resources and expertise for improving your marketing and sales, NOW.

We are launching our program with 3 LENSES MARKETING & DESIGN, a uniquely positioned company that has worked closely with professional photographers across the country, providing effective strategies, expertise, and the tools to help attract more business and increase sales.

Attract more. Book more. Sell more.
We have arranged to provide:
3 LENSES' Marketing and Sales programs at a 20% DISCOUNT
FREE 3 LENSES Seminars
FREE One-on-One Marketing and Sales Evaluations
FREE Webinars will teach you the nuts and bolts techniques that work
FREE Inspirational Caffeine (a monthly tips and techniques article)
Why?
"Filmet has led innovation in the imaging industry for more than a century and this partnership is just one of our most recent commitments to our customers," said Diane Gross, sales manager, Filmet. "This is why we think of ourselves as not merely a professional imaging company, but as your business partner - actively engaged in helping you be more successful."

"We understand that the answer to most of our questions, asked of photographers, will be to make more money," said Kirk Russell, president of 3 LENSES. "We are business-oriented and results-driven by nature. We offer you our proven experience and talent, and stand ready to hit the ground running. My design, management, and sales expertise are combined to work proactively to help you strategize campaigns, provide performance-based design, brand identity, and more."
Everyone at Filmet understands that in today's business environment, there is a direct correlation between the success of today's professional photographer and our ability to provide innovative products, service, and support.

You can take advantage of some or all of our Partner benefits.

If you have questions or would like to sign up, CLICK HERE

or call the 3 LENSES HOTLINE at 724.625.8150.

Act Now. We're here to help.

As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Did you know...


...that our website offers basic and advanced tutorials for our Filmet Connect ROES software? You can visit tutorials at anytime to watch streaming videos about placing an order, creating packages, using ROES records, and navigating the pager tool.

...that our Filmet Connect ROES gives you the power to add text overlays, create custom templates, design albums, and MORE for FREE!?!

...that Image Quix, our partner for online image hosting and more, has added a new flash website template as well as new icon sets for your shopping cart?

...that you can sign up for Image Quix for FREE and upload your first gallery for FREE! Click here to learn more and to get started. Also, Image Quix is offering a great special on their flash website templates! Click here to learn more.

...that we are always changing to serve you better? We will be discontinuing our 17oz sublimated aluminum water bottle. Don't worry! We will still offer the photographic water bottle, as well as the 20oz sublimated aluminum water bottle. For those of you that have already placed orders for the 17oz water bottles, we will be upgrading you to the 20oz for no additional charge.

...that you can get updates as they happen by following us on Twitter?

...that anytime you have questions you can CONTACT US!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Tweet! Tweet!

Did you know that Filmet is on Twitter?

Make sure you're following us to get the latest information on new products, promotions, tips, tricks and news! Click HERE to get started.

As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Impress Your Seniors!


Filmet has just launched a brand new line of press-printed graduation cards including:

4x5 Flat Cards
5x5 Flat Cards
5x7 Flat Cards

4x5 Bi-Fold Cards
5x5 Bi-Fold Cards
5x7 Bi-Fold Cards

5x5 Tri-Fold Cards

All cards are available in multiple designs with a large selection of color combinations to choose from.

These new cards feature bright, modern designs, and are sure to make a great addition to your senior product line!

You may view and order these cards in the Press-Printed catalog of our Filmet Connect ROES software.

As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!