Upcoming Events

Check out these great happenings for chances to learn more, make more money, and meet us!

October 19, 2009 @ 11am EST
The business of photography - Tools for online marketing and increasing sales
Presented by Filmet and Image Quix
(An FREE online webinar!)
Topics:
1. How full service uploading can help your business grow\
2. How to generate more online sales using the tools found in Image Quix
3. Tips and Tricks for marketing your events
4. The importance of your website to your marketing strategy and SEO tips
You may register for FREE here: http://www.imagequix.com/signup/webinarRegistration.php?lab=filmet

October 25-27, 2009
Triangle Photographers Assoc. Fall Convention 2009
Featuring Kirk Russell of 3-Lenses Marketing and Design / Sponsored by Filmet
(Located at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Pittsburgh South)
At the end of this 90 minute seminar you will have the keys to:
- Attract the most desirable seniors
- Use new marketing to book more and get more word of mouth referrals
- Have more time to yourself without sacrificing sales
Kirk will share great ideas for new products, marketing and processes, that move people to actions and increase your sales!
Please Note: If you are not a current member of Triangle, you may attend our seminar for $50.00

Trade show
Also, please stop by the trade show floor to see some of our newest products and best selling items. You will have the opportunity to meet us as well as ask any questions you may have!

November 15-16, 2009
Professional Photographers of Ohio Fall 2-Day Conference
(Located at the Hilton-Easton; Columbus, OH)
Come visit Filmet along with a collection of show exhibitors that represent the "Who's Who" of the photographic world. Take a look at our new products, ask questions, and get advice from our helpful staff. While you're in town, make sure to catch the line-up of amazing speakers and hands on workshops from PPO.
Trade show is $15.00 for non-members of PPO.
PPO members registered before 11.01.09 are FREE!

Contest Winners

Congratualtions to our contest winners! Dawn McCarthy from Jacksonville, FL has won a free 16x20 gallery wrap from an image of her choice! Stay tuned for our next image contest coming up soon!

Ideas to drive up senior sales average...

Here at Filmet, we're constantly dreaming ideas to help you make more money. Our latest brain child is geared toward your senior market - A Senior Sample Kit!

Your Senior Sample Kit includes:

(1) Press-Printed 12x18 Poster, Laminated. Choose from 7 color changing designs that can be customized with senior's name and year.

(1) 11x14 on Metallic photo paper. A modern alternative with traditional portrait quality.

(1) Dry Erase Board. Includes magnet backing and felt-tip pen.

(1) Set of 8 Locker Swappers. Choose from 5 color changing designs.

(1) 5x7 Calendar Magnet. Choose from 7 designs with over 30 color choices.

(1) Textured 8x10 print. Choose from pebble or Irish linen.

(6) Flat, Press-Printed Grad Cards. Choose from 12 color-changing designs in either 5x5 or 5x7.



Other great senior products we offer include: 50x60 Blankets, vinyl banners, chromalux panels, license plates...the list goes on and on!

You can order the Senior Sample Kit in our Promotional catalog.

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

Week 1 Photo Contest - Best Of

Congratulations go out to Jen Springel of Saving Memories for submitting the best photo this week! There are 3 weeks remaining, so get your images in quickly! Jen will be added to the list of finalists to win a free 16x20 gallery wrap. You could be next!

Click HERE for more details, and if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Filmet - Now on Facebook

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

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!

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!