Holiday Campaigns with Pic-Time

The Holidays are close and with your clients eager to shop their gift list, now is a great time to launch engaging campaigns and up your revenue.  

With our products being readily available through the innovative gallery platform service, Pic-Time, your clients can shop straight from their galleries for meaningful Holiday gifts. We know that those who host sales are selling more, so why not join the party? Pic-Time offers ready-to-use Holiday Campaigns so you can implement an offer with just a click.

Holiday Albums Sale: We recommend you start and end this campaign between November 10 - November 22. 

Get our albums under your client’s trees in time for the Holidays. Our album deadline is November 22nd (November 29th with EU rush shipping) so starting an early album sale is key. Pic-Time got you covered with their Holiday Albums Sale campaign app. It’s all there - the emails and banners just set your dates and discount! 

Be sure to start your Album sale soon and end it before November 22nd in order to meet our shipping deadline! 

Classic Holiday Sale 

Phase 1: Black Friday, November 26 - Cyber Monday, November 30 

Phase 2: Holiday Sale, starts on December 2nd and lasts for a week

The Classic Holiday Sale campaign app includes a teaser email and two phases: Black Friday and Holiday campaign. This app starts with a large Black Friday/Cyber Monday storewide discount followed by a smaller Holiday storewide campaign.

You can skip the teaser to avoid too many emails (if you made an album sale first).

The app features a festive gallery and email banners, so your clients can get into the Holiday spirit and get excited!

Based on last year’s data, each phase includes a set of optimised email send dates & times in order to boost your sales.

Our friends at Pic-Time have really thought of everything in regards to Holiday campaigns, so you can have an automated, hands-off marketing approach this season and spend time where it matters the most- with your loved ones!

A friend, an ambassador and a great guy - Jide Alakija

I would like to introduce you to one of our Ambassadors - Jide Alakija. He is a big fan of QtAlbums brand and has been named Nikon Ambassador! We would like to congratulate Jide for his big success and share the exciting news to our community!

My experience with QtAlbums

So I am sat there in the back of the barn watching one of the eloquently delivered presentation by one of the presenters at the SNAP Festival in Wales where I was also invited to speak and share some of my experiences at this conference by the way. I notice this tall fellow walking around taking photographs of the conference.

I’m the type who’s usually curious about how other photographers are working with ever I attend an event, peaking to learn a thing or two from them and their approach.

When we recessed I then noticed this gentleman ran over to one of the vendor stands, now a representative of the company I have come to know and love called QtAlbums.

This was the first time we met. Pawel had one of the warmest introductions I had ever had from a sales representative. He never made me feel like I had to sign up for an account with their albums. 

Fast forward 3 years on, I am one of the big fans of the brand here in the US.

The products I have come to share with my clients aligns so well with my brand.

It is indeed “Something different” a slogan I have on the front page of my website. This difference goes beyond the quality of the product but down to the quality of the service.

I don’t view Pawel as an agent of the brand any longer as he is now a friend. He was one of the first people I told when I was announced by Nikon to be an ambassador to their brand.

Being a person of colour and one that advocates very strongly for people who have not been represented strongly one of the first things I do before considering soliciting the services of a company is to check to see what their consideration is for not just people like me but other marginalised groups. It is extremely important that they not only show this representation by inclusion in their processes.

QtAlbums has demonstrated this more than most as they approached me to be included in their ambassador program. I am so glad for that encounter I had in Wales. It has become a thriving relationship that all businesses and services should never live without.

The Snap Photography Festival where I met Jide

The Pic Time Art Gallery & Store with QtAlbums

Hello ! We have a little news for you photographers ! Our friends at Pic-Time just lunched the new Art Gallery service ! Let me introduce you to the new way of selling your work!

Pic-Time Art Gallery

Pic-Time is announcing a new exciting platform, The Art Gallery & Store! A unique space for photographers to showcase and sell your art. The Art Gallery & Store introduces great new tools that will help photographers create the right environment for their art, share more about the context of their work, and sell many print products!

Design Your Space

Choose from multiple layouts, colors, and typefaces to give your photos the perfect context and let your artistic voice come through.

See Your Art in Print 

All of our products that are integrated with Pic-Time can be sold through the Art Gallery & Store with an easy automated ordering process from the gallery to the client.

Limited Editions 

Add value to your work! A new feature for setting a limited edition per image. You can set up the amount and the counting will be updated automatically after buying.

Share Your Story

Immerse your viewers into a total art experience using text, video, and even audio to share more about the context of your work.

Free Art Galleries for Pic-Time Paid Accounts!

All Pic-Time paid subscriptions for the client gallery can get a free Art Gallery subscription as long as you are on a paid plan! Yes, that’s right! All you need to do is create your art gallery and add three products to your art gallery by July 7th!

Learn More here: artgallery.pic-time.com

Take a look at 3 steps of album sale with Andrew Billington!

Hi! We would love to introduce you to our ambassador - Andrew Billington.

You can see his work here.

Take a look on our three steps of album sale by Andrew Billington!

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Second Step

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Third Step

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Check our Primabook

I hope you’ve enjoyed our quick videos.

The product that Andrew was talking about, is our new PrimaBook.

Andrew also mentioned about designing in Smart Albums and selling through amazing Pic-Time. Don’t forget to follow us on our QTAlbums Instagram and check Andrew Billington fantastic Instagram feed!

Fundy v10 is here!

Our friends at Fundy Design have a great announcement, the Fundy Designer v10 is Live, please check their website for your upgrade and if you are new you should really check this amazing album designer software.

We are excited to announce that Fundy Designer v10 is LIVE! 

Fundy Designer V10 is HERE with the world’s only drop zone technology and 5 more groundbreaking features, Fundy Designer is the all-in-one suite for stunning albums, wall art collections, cards and studio magazines, with built in skin retouching, exposure correction, online proofer and slideshows. 

Presenting New Matted Deckled Edge Prints!

QtAlbums is proud to present - Matted Deckled Edge Prints! They are now available to order in our new shop. Keep reading to find out how you can get a FREE set of prints & a clamshell box!

If you have seen these matted deckled edge prints at one of many events and workshops we’ve attended this year, than you know what I’m talking about! Try words like: stunning, gorgeous, impressive!

Available at QtAlbums - these prints have a gorgeously feathered edge with a slightly textured surface that is a joy to touch. They are printed on archival, matt Cotton Rag paper which will last for decades. We have added a bevelled passepartout frame on top, for beautiful presentation and protection. All prints are handmade by members of our team - a real craftsmanship.

“A picture is worth a thousand words.
A fine art print so much more! ”

— Steve Denby

Find out how to get 20% off on prints or win a FREE set of prints & box!

Tag 3 professional photographers here and we will send you coupon code for 20% off on prints and clamshell box via Direct Message on Instagram. Coupon code is valid until the end of May 2019. You need to be a professional photographer and a registered client. Please tag until 13th of May.

You can also be one of the 20 lucky winners who will receive FREE Matted Deckled Edge Prints (up to 10 prints) and FREE clamshell box. We will announce the names in the same Instagram post on 13th of May. The free prints & box winners will be contacted by us via e-mail or direct messages.

Wedding Portraits by Heather Jowett

Product Photos by Ula Koska

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Let's go Workshop

Let’s Go Workshop

Let’s Go Workshop - named one of the best Wedding Photography Workshops to attend by Junebug Weddings – is taking place on 16th – 19th of April 2019. Location is stunning – Cannon Beach, Manzanita in Oregon. 

The speakers include: Grace Burt, Jacob Loafman, Junebug Weddings, Maciej Suwalowski, Jennifer Moher, Hannah Millard, Kait Vanhoff,

Photos by Naba Zabih, Jess Rankin, Kishelle Linenko, Helena and Laurent, Jacob Loafman and Grace Burt

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“Let’s Go workshop is more than a community, it’s a family. It’s not your average workshop. Its equal parts learning, and partying. There are live shoots, creative challenges, breakout sessions, scavenger hunts, and a huge costume karaoke party.  In an industry that can often feel lonely and isolating, Let’s Go is a home for everyone, and will welcome you with open arms”

— Grace Burt

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There will be many more fantastic speakers including Maciej Suwalowski, Jenniffer Moher, Jacob Loafman, Hanna Millard, Kait Vanhoff. Two editors from Junebug Weddings, Carrie & Nicole, will join as well. You will also be able to see QtAlbums products, including the one and only Journal ArtBook. 

Apart from meeting all these wonderful people, viewing our albums live, there will be some real teaching. This will include Marketing, Social Media, Branding, Editing and Workflow, Client Interaction, Videography for Photographers, Personal Projects and Creative Challenges, Posing, Live shoots.

Watch the Video from last year workshop:

Let’s go workshop 2018

The Journal Artbook

The Journal Artbook

We unveiled this new album earlier this week at Imaging USA and the reaction from photographers was overwhelming, to say the least. People spotted it from far away and came dashing towards it to scoop it up in their arms. When people caught sight of this album out of the corner of their eye, their heads snapped toward it and we heard every sort of "Oh my!" and "Where have you been all my life?!" We knew it was something special, but it's the greatest feeling in the world to see how many others agree.

The Journal ArtBook is defined by its soft, leather-wrap cover that envelops a book of hand-torn cotton rag pages. A rustic, leather strap closure winds around to finish the look. It’s a classic, antique-looking album reminiscent of yesteryear that, as you run your hands over the subtle texture of the fine art prints, invokes a wonderful sense of nostalgia.

The distinguished cover doesn’t stand alone from what’s inside: beautifully hand-torn pages made from museum quality cotton rag paper and printed with pigment-based inks. The fine, slightly textured surface of this archival fine art paper is ideal for printing both black & white and colour photographs, as well as art reproductions, with impressive pictoral depth. To make it even more luxurious, the front page is embossed in gold, illuminating your clients' names or your logo - a custom stamp allows you to create something truly personal.

The Journal's cover is not attached to the block of pages, and doesn't feature a hard spine, so we have also added the extra touch of a silk binding on the pages to add support and stability for longevity.

We invite you to create a studio sample of your own to share with clients and hopefully experience some of the same jaw-dropping reactions from them that we saw from photographers this week. Take 50% off the regular price by using the code below:

Inside images by Sam Hurd https://www.samhurdphotography.com

Product photos by Ula Kóska http://ulakoska.com

Use code INEEDTHATJOURNAL to get 50% discount on your Journal studio sample. We will mark the back of the book as "Studio Sample"

Want the Journal Artbook? Order now to get 50% off!

QTALBUMS is going green

We are proud to announce that QtAlbums is taking new steps to be more eco-friendly. Many of you have expressed the importance of reducing the amount of plastic used in our packaging. We wanted to fulfil that commitment without compromising on the safety of your albums during transportation, so we've purchased a special device allowing us to make our own biodegradable air cushions, rather than traditional plastic bubble-wrap.

QTALBUMS

is taking new steps to be more eco-friendly

The air cushions can be reused, recycled or composted. Made from HDPE type 2, they are non-toxic. A special additive causes the film to completely break down in 12 to 24 months when in the presence of moisture, micro-organisms and oxygen, leaving no toxic or heavy metal residues. Compare that with this fact: Since plastic was invented, everything that has ever been made from it still exists. It won't start breaking up for about 700 years, but that break-down isn't pretty. It will “photo-degrade” – which means it will turn into little toxic bits of itself. So 12 months or 700 years? There's only one choice, and we thank all of you who shared your thoughts so we could find new ways to meet your needs.

We are happy to be doing our part for the planet. And we're thrilled to be able to provide you with another little reason to feel good about choosing QtAlbums as a partner in your business.

We would like you to do your part for the environment so please remember to recycle the film correctly.

Sources:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/circular-economy/pdf/plastics-strategy-brochure.pdf

http://www.greenlightpackaging.com/film/

http://www.theworldcounts.com/stories/Plastic-Waste-Facts

New York, New York !

New York City was always a dream for a lot of people, city that inspires millions, city where the dreams are made of, city that never sleeps, city of great art, great photography, New York City.

It always reminds me of one song - I think the only one song that I would listen and listen over and over again.

On that occasion we will be also hosting a small workshop / meeting with Twyla Jones, come and see us and meet with us. You can sign up here.

During our trip to USA we will be sponsor guests on Midwest Gathering in Detroit, which is the first this type of conference in this area. There are still available tickets!!!

“Detroit is a place where things are made, a place where people have always come together to make something greater than themselves, piece by piece. The Midwest Gathering is carrying on that tradition.”

— https://midwestgathering.com/

Junebug publication & pizza

At QT HQ we are absolutely thrilled to share with you our recent feature in the internationally renowned wedding blog - Junebug! Regarded as a wedding fashion and style icon, Junebug showcases only the finest wedding products & services and we are super excited to see our beautiful QT fine art albums featured alongside such amazing talent.

In today’s culture of disposable media, now more than ever we appreciate the power of printed photographs in sharing experiences and connecting people. We think it’s a powerful message to spread and we are always looking for ways to help our photographers overcome the challenges of discussing print options so that they can enjoy helping their clients display their photographs for a lifetime.      

Junebug’s July 11th article “5 Reasons Why You Should Absolutely Print Your Wedding Photos”, is a fantastically compelling argument for the value of the printed photograph. Insightful reading accompanied with some beautiful photography by the amazingly talented Wyn Wiley makes this article the perfect tool to share with couples and begin the print conversation. 

Remember, showing printed photographs and discussing print options early into the client relationship encourages clients to bring their own photographs to life through albums and prints.

All pictures made by Wyn Wiley