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!

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!

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!