Mitche Graf, one of the industry’s most highly-demanded marketing instructors, is gearing up for his 2008 Boot Camp Tour, which will run from February to April of 2008. In his high-energy, fast-paced seminar, Mitche addresses the changing world of professional photography to inspire creativity and to teach photographers how to generate more sales and revenue.

The intensive Boot Camp seminar covers industry secrets in marketing, sales, and pricing, from how to develop a sales system to how to create “irresistible packages.” As a contributing sponsor of Mitche’s Boot Camp Tour, we highly recommend his program if you want the best marketing advice from an experienced and successful salesman.

Go to www.mitchegraf.com to register – seats are filling up fast!

If you haven’t already used our new proof book ordering system, we highly recommend that you do so, as ordering a press printed book has never been simpler! This user-friendly platform is both Mac and PC-compatible, and the ordering process consists of two very basic steps: choosing your proof book and uploading your photos. Both of these steps are completed on the same page so that when you are done, all you need to do is click one button, and you will be placing your order!
To try out our new ordering system and experience its ease, click here.What do you think of our new proof book ordering system? Leave us a comment with your experience!

With eight trade shows lined up, Collages.net’s customer service, marketing, and sales experts are already busy traveling the country during the first quarter of 2008.

Our first appearance was at PPA’s Imaging USA from January 6th – 8th in Tampa, Florida. We featured all of our product lines, met many new photographers, and touched base with long-term customers, all while enjoying the enthusiastic responses generated from our products.

Here at Collages.net, we are excited to accept our 8th, 9th, and 10th Hot One awards from Professional Photographer magazine! We were recently recognized for our products, winning first place in three categories of this prestigious campaign: gallery wraps won in the display item category, our Build Your Brand marketing campaign won the website category, and our collagesDesktop + collagesColor workflow solution won the online printing and order fulfillment service category).

According to Jeff Kent, Hot One Editor, these Hot One awards are nothing to sneeze at: “As the Hot One Awards continue to expand, the competition for each category has heated up accordingly. For the 2008 awards, we had more than 220 total products entered in 58 categories by nearly 150 companies. That makes the 2008 Hot One Awards one of the biggest, most comprehensive photographic product competitions in the industry…”

The contest’s judging panel was made up of 18 professional photographers who chose products based on how well they fit into their areas of expertise. Our innovative new product line, insightful marketing advice, and digital, end-to-end workflow solution gave the company a leg up in the tough competition among other Hot One participants.

The launch of four new products in 2007 alone – albums, gallery wraps, proof books, and high-end cards – has made Collages.net the industry leader in popular products and services.We could not have launched these products and services without the help of you, our photographers. Your feedback over the years has helped us to develop and grow into a company whose aim is to serve you and your clients. As the Hot One award becomes increasingly competitive, we depend on you to aid us in continuing to provide professional photographers with the most comprehensive and profitable tools and products.