Great Opportunity!

Professional photographers in our area have a great opportunity to attend this weekends PPA of PA's seminars and trade show for free!

Here is what's going on:

Tim Priest is just back from speaking at Imaging USA in Nashville and is on the ticket at the Professional Photographers of Ohio Convention in March before traveling to photograph a wedding in Sydney Australia. His unique application of fashion for weddings and high school seniors will certainly set you apart from the competition and give you some great ideas to apply to your own business. Word on the street is that the ladies will really love this guy - whatever that means !

Jeff Gump takes sports photography to a level that most would not have thought possible. Most of us have photographed the occasional baseball or soccer teams but Jeff's system has revolutionized the concept into a very lucrative full time business. You will be amazed at the possibilities of his EXTREME sports photography.

Meeting Schedule
Sunday - February 28, 2010

12:00 PM - 5:30 PM PPA of PA Registration Desk Open
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM TRADE SHOW OPEN
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM TIM PRIEST

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Soda and Snack Break / Trade Show Door Prize Drawing

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM TIM PRIEST, continues
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM New Member / Guest Q&A

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner (on your own)
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Social

Monday - March 01, 2010

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM PPA of PA Registration Desk Open

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM TRADE SHOW OPEN

9:00 AM -11:00 AM JEFF GUMP (Sponsored by Filmet!)
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Trade Show and Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM JEFF GUMP, continues

Don't miss this GREAT opportunity to meet Filmet and learn from some of the best!
Contact Gerry Solan to register at gerard@zoominternet.net
For more information, you may Click Here

It's Baaaack...Win a FREE Senior Sample Pack!

Send us your best senior image from the 2009-2010 seasons, and you could win a Senior Sample Pack on us!

The details:

- This contest is open only to professional photographers submitting a senior related image from the 09-10 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 senior sample pack from images of their choice (does not have to include the winning image!)

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

- Free sample pack order must be redeemed no later than September 01, 2010.

How to Enter:

- Images can be submitted anytime between Monday Feb. 15 and Monday Mar. 15. The winner will be notified on Wednesday Mar. 17 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 is this? 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!

Your FREE senior sample kit includes:
(1) 8x10 Textured Print
(1) 5x7 Calendar Magnet
(1) Dry Erase Board
(1) 11x14 Metallic Print
(8) Press-Printed Locker Swapper Magnets
(1) 12x18 Poster
(6) 5x5 Graduation Cards
(4) 5x7 Graduation Cards

A $50.00 Value!


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

Coming to a town near you...

One of the great things about attending trade shows is meeting YOU! Filmet will be traveling in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio giving you the opportunity to meet with us as well as take a look at all of our new products.


Here's where we'll be:

Saturday Feb. 20th
940 Resort Drive Roanoke, WV 26447
Professional Photographers of West Virginia
Spring Convention
More Information: http://www.ppwv.org/

Saturday March 13th-14th
22 E. Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402
Professional Photographers of Ohio
57th Annual Convention
More Information: http://www.ppofohio.org/majorevents1.htm

Sunday March 21st-26th
164 Fort Couch Road Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Triangle Institute of Professional Photography
More Information: http://www.triangleinstitute.org/

Hope to see you there! As always, if you have any questions, CONTACT US!

Enjoy!

Every once in a while an image comes through our "doors" that makes us smile. During the holiday season we receive tons of cards spanning the range of emotions from cute to heart-warming to hilarious.

This card from Bill and Mandi of Biandi Photography and Art made such an impression that we had to share it with all of you!



Did I mention that Bill won best first-time entrant, best wedding image, and best of show at Triangle's print competition recently? Oh...and Mandi was asked to display her artwork in a gallery show coming up! Our hats go off to a great couple and great photographers! Check out their website here: http://www.biandiarts.com

2010 Product and Service Survey

Did you know? Filmet is committed to helping your business grow in 2010. We've put together a quick survey to learn more about your business, where you want to go, and what you're looking for in a lab. All professional photographers who complete this survey will receive a metallic 11x14 print on us as a thank you!

Click here: 2010 Product and Service Survey

For Immediate Release
12/29/2009

Filmet Professional Imaging to Mingle with Photographers at Imaging USA

Pittsburgh, PA—Photographers better plan ahead, for Filmet has announced that it
will exhibit at the Imaging USA tradeshow (Imaging EXPO) in Nashville, Tenn., January 10-12, 2010.

Filmet is a photographic imaging lab dedicated to providing visual solutions through traditional and digital technology. They have been a market leader in the industry for nearly 100 years offering innovative digital products, fast turnaround and competive pricing.

Filmet sees the Imaging EXPO as an excellent
opportunity to make face-to-face contact with existing customers and attract new clients.

If professional photographers want first crack at some great show specials and the chance to ask
Filmet's specialists their questions, join them at the upcoming Imaging USA in January.

About Imaging USA:
The first major industry event of the year with the largest expo in North America exclusively for
photography and imaging professionals, Imaging USA also includes almost 100 educational programs
and the world’s largest annual exhibition of professional photography. In 2006, Imaging USA became
home to SEPCON, the annual conference of the Society of Sport and Event Photographers
(www.SEPsociety.com). That same year, Imaging USA also welcomed Adobe as an official sponsor of
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for Photographers education. In 2008, EPIC School, the annual
convention for the Evidence Photographers International Council (www.evidencephotographers.com)
also started co-locating with Imaging USA.
Imaging USA is produced by Professional Photographers of America (www.PPA.com) and their allied
associations. With 22,000 members, PPA is the world’s largest non-profit association for professional
photographers and a leader in copyright advocacy. For more information, visit www.ImagingUSA.org.

Contact: Diane Gross
724.275.1700 x2124
dgross@filmet.com
www.ProFilmet.com

Excited? We are too! In fact, we would like you to BE OUR GUEST!
Click here: http://tinyurl.com/qrmlzb to claim your FREE pass to this year's Imaging Expo and Print Competition.

See you there!

Happy Holidays!

Searching for some great new holiday products to increase your sales?
Look no further - Filmet has everything you need. Choose from Acrylic, Ceramic, or Fiberglass ornaments in a variety of designs.
You may view all of our options and templates here: ORNAMENTS

We also have a full line of photographic cards in a variety of sizes.

Keep it simple with one image node, or spice things up with multiple images!
Take a look at our photographic cards here: PHOTO CARDS

Our newest addition - press-printed cards that come as flat cards, bi-fold or tri-fold and can accommodate a large amount of images.

These cards are also offered on our pearl and linen card stock.
Designs can be viewed here: PRESS PRINTED CARDS

Looking for a great holiday gift idea? Choose from our selection of novelties such as mugs, blankets, magnets, tote bags, license plates and MORE!
You can find them all at www.ProFilmet.com

Happy Holidays!