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Monthly Archives: September 2009

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Top Labs

September 28, 2009 – 4:47 pm

Just like partnering with the correct merchant service provider is important, it is important to have a great lab. Your lab is creating many times your end product. The work that is going to show off all the careful planning and execution. You are going to want the best.

Here are a few of our favorites

White House Custom Color (WHCC)- www.whcc.com , One of my favorites. I have seen their work up close and it is beautiful. Great customer service and one of the widest selections of products.

Millers Lab- www.millerslab.com

H&H Color Lab- www.hhcolorlab.com

Bay Photo Lab- www.bayphoto.com

ProDPI- www.prodpi.com

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PDN Photoplus International Conference

September 25, 2009 – 3:06 pm

Photoplus Expo is October 22-24 2009 at Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The show will have hundreds of exhibitors from gear to actions. Registration is now open and you can find more information at the Photoplus Expo website http://www.photoplusexpo.com/ppe/index.jsp. Going to conventions like this will help you keep in touch with new advancements and find new products like credit card processing for photographers.

Here is the list of exhibitors. From the looks of it will be one great show.

Our must see list

Lomographic Society USA

569

WPPI/Rangefinder/After Capture

1046

Hahnemuhle USA

754

	Company Name	Booth Number
	AAA Imaging Solutions Inc.	665
	Academy Of Art University	642
	Acrylic Idea Factory	267
	Adorama Inc.	1102
	AdoramaPix	1203
	Alkit	920
	American Express Open	1222
	Amphoto Books/ Random House	576
	Animoto Productions	467
	Aperture	1147
	AQUATECH	282
	Arca Swiss, Inc.	248
	Archival Methods	755
	Argraph Corporation	750
	Art Leather, LLC	881
	ASA Books Inc	1054
	ASMP	478
	AsukaBook USA	848
	Athentech Imaging Inc	1066
	B&H Photo, Video, Pro Audio	654
	Backdrop Outlet	1202 1204
	Backprint	1050
	Bibble Labs Inc	1167
	Black Rapid	918
	Blurb	361
	Bogen Imaging	336 342 436 442 536 542
	Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc.	866
	Bron Imaging	648
	Brooks Institute	348
	Camera Bits, Inc.	967
	Canon U.S.A.	120 220
	Canson, Inc.	1148
	Canvas On Demand	1073
	Carl Zeiss, Inc.	255
	Chimera	354
	Classic Album	180
	ClearBags	749
	Click Connection Corporation	864A
	Course Technology	767
	CRU-Dataport - Wiebetech	278
	Custom Brackets	265
	Cypress Fine Albums, LLC	1154
	Dahle North America	954
	Datacolor	1108
	Delkin Devices, Inc.	1230
	Delsey-Minox USA	879
	Denny MFG, Co Inc.	153
	Digi Labprints	944
	DigiLabs	1248
	Digital Silver Imaging	863
	Double Summit	1145 168
	Doug Gordon Workshops	861
	Drobo by Data Robotics	1221
	Drop It Modern	1124
	Dyna-Lite, Inc.	355
	Eizo Nanao Technologies, Inc.	359
	En Foco Inc.	143
	Epson America Inc	805
	ExpoImaging Inc	814
	Express Album, Inc.	1058
	eyelead Bluetech Co., Ltd.	1061
	F. J. Westcott Co.	714
	Fantasy Entertainment	1219
	FastBind USA	973
	Focal Press/Elsevier	156
	Foto Care Ltd.	278
	Foto Fashionista LLC	873
	Fotolia LLC	366
	FS Distribution	959
	Gary Fong Inc	454
	Graphic Authority	972
	GraphiStudio S.P.A.	1018
	GTI Graphic Technology , Inc	564
	Hahnemuhle USA	754
	Harman technology Limited	448
	Hensel Studiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG	1019
	Holmberg/FlexBind	965
	Hoodman Corporation	548
	HP	136
	iDC Photo/Video	775
	Imagenomic LLC	673
	ImageQuix	849
	ImageSpan Inc.	1155
	Imense LTD	572
	Innova Art	872
	Integrated Color Corp	347
	Interfit Photographic Ltd	159
	International Center Of Photography	579
	International Supplies	955
	ITOYA Art Profolio	1208
	J & S Productions - Album Spinner	1149
	Jase Design, Corp	274
	Jens Fabulous Stuff	958
	Joby	1229
	JVC U.S.A. Professional Products Group	672
	KEH.com	461
	KG Digital/Kanematsu USA, Inc.	661
	KIS USA	966
	Kodak	518
	Kubota Image Tools	854
	LaCie	1236
	Laminall Inc.	165
	LC Technology International, Inc.	154
	Lee Filters	963
	Leica Camera Inc.	636
	Lensbaby	1218
	LensProToGo	1160B
	Lexar Media	1036
	Liberty	566
	Light Impressions	175
	Lightware Inc	351
	Lomographic Society USA	569
	Lost Luggage	1210
	Lowepro	818
	LumaPix Inc	759
	Lumedyne Inc.	246
	LumiQuest	1025
	M-ROCK Camera Bags	1130
	Maine Media Workshops	263
	Marathon Press	283
	MegaVision, Inc.	163
	Memory Link	162
	Metal Mural	751
	Midwest Photo Exchange	254
	Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM), Inc	772
	Moab by Legion Paper	630
	Moo.com	666
	moodboard	565
	Mozzign Corp	459
	Mpix	836
	Museo Fine Art - Intelicoat Technologies	1157
	National Assn Photoshop Professionals	151
	National Press Photographers Association	1228
	Nations Photo Lab	266
	NEC Display Solutions	677
	New England School of Photography	364
	New York Foto Machines	463
	Nik Software, Inc.	766
	Nikon Inc	501
	Nissin - Minox USA	778
	Noritsu America Corporation	936
	Norman	381
	Olympus Imaging America	904
	OmegaSatter	662
	OP/TECH USA	1151
	Oriental Photo USA	957
	Ortery Technologies Inc	373
	P.F.S./Photo Finishers Supplies Inc	760
	Peachpit	782
	Person & Person Int’l Inc	183
	Photek, Inc.	483
	Photo District News-PDN	1072
	Photo Wholesaler	1242
	Photoflex	1144
	Photogenic Professional Lighting	380
	Photopods LTD.	864B
	PhotoShelter	172
	PhotoshopCAFE.com	1044
	Pickpic	924
	PictoBooks	667
	Pikto Inc.	858
	Premier Imaging Products, Ltd.	1269
	Print File Inc	1254
	Professional Graphics Systems & Services, Inc.	1021
	Professional Marketing Services	730
	Professional Photographers of America (PPA)	960
	Profotoconnect	1266
	PTS Consulting & Service Group, Inc.	1255
	Quantum Instruments Inc	1027
	Renaissance Albums	655
	Rocky Mountain School Of Photography	922
	RPG Keys	862
	RTS Inc	458
	Santa Fe Photographic Workshops	763 765
	Savage Universal Corp	1065
	Sawgrass Technologies	748
	Schneider Optics Inc	1057
	SeaChanger	262
	Sendoutcards LLC	171
	Shanghai JinBei Photographic Equipments	372
	Shenzhen PCHOOD Tech. Co., Ltd	362
	Shutterbug	358
	Sigma Corporation of America	146
	Simply Canvas Inc	455
	SiteDesignWorks	157
	SmugMug	465
	Snaptotes.com	272
	SoCal Lights	1206
	Society For Photographic Education (SPE)	141
	SolidWebsiteS.com	1244
	Sony	618
	Speedotron/The Morris Company	137
	Spider Holster	468
	Steadepod/Hold SLR	1122
	Stellar Data Recovery Inc	964
	StudioShare Online LLC	1160A
	Tamrac, Inc.	1136
	Tamron USA, Inc	464
	The Copyright Alliance	479
	The New York Times	757
	The Tiffen Company	472
	Think Tank Photo	554
	Tocad America Inc.	828
	TOKINA, HOYA, KENKO, SLIK	145
	Trek-Tech	1168
	Unibind	1128
	UNICOLOR Albums	273
	Unified Color	1055
	Unique Photo	1014
	US Copyright Office & PLUS Coalition	482
	Vanguard USA	761
	VisibleDust	1056
	Wacom Technology	1118
	Western Digital	580
	White House Custom Colour	928
	Wiley	558
	World In Focus Gallery	528
	WPPI/Rangefinder/After Capture	1046
	Xerox	1126
	Zacuto	281

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Incredible Photography Interviews

September 23, 2009 – 10:43 am

If you love photography and I know you do, you will love these incredible photographer interviews. I have been reading these interviews for the last 6 months or so and they are so interesting. What I love about them is by the time you are done reading them you really feel like you know these photographers. Its interesting to see what makes great photographers tick. What makes them stand out. I think after reading them I understood its (them) they are what makes their business stand out. Reading about these photographers have helped me in my business.

Some of the photographers interviewed by crash include:

Crash Taylor Interviews- Check them out you will not be disappointed

The question Who are you?

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The Joy of Marketing

September 22, 2009 – 6:02 pm

I am trying to keep useful information on the blog for photographers as I run across it. From both financial issues like credit card processing to photography gear.

I ran across a free, what they are calling tele-summit for photographers. It promises to be 16 hours of education on strategies for increasing your sales through marketing. Sounds great and with the line up of great photographers it promises to please.

You can find more information and register at the Joy of Marketing

John Hartman
Lori Nordstrom
Kent and Sarah Smith
David Ziser
Rod Evans
Vicki Taufer
Dane Sanders
Tim and Beverly Walden
Kevin Kubota
Sarah Petty
Jen Hillenga
Allison and Jeff Rodgers
Marilyn Sholin
Kia Bondurant
Julie Klaasmeyer
Edward Zemba

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Am I setup for American Express?

September 21, 2009 – 1:39 pm

At Photography Merchant Systems we don’t pressure our clients into signing up to take other kinds of cards. We want you to get exactly what you need without the pressure. In previous years that meant we were only signing people up for Visa/Mastercard. Visa/Mastercard/Discover are all bundled now. That means we leave American express off unless you specifically ask for it.

If you would like to process American Express all you have to do is

1. Email us at ryan at photographymerchantsystems.com

2. Call me (Ryan) at 303.875.0621

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How do I get my Authorize.net API Key

September 21, 2009 – 9:14 am

Blogs are great for getting out information that can answer questions that people have on a regular basis. Your authorize.net API key will be used to interface your merchant service account with payment software such as Shootq or Transactions for the iphone.

1. Go to authorize.net and log in
2. Click Settings in the main left side menu under account
3. Click API Login ID and Transaction Key under Security Settings
4. Under Create New Transaction Key, enter your Secret Answer.
5. Click Submit

That is all there is to it. If you have any questions please let me know.

This information will be important for anyone with the following software

1. Shootq

2. Apple IPhone credit card processing

3. Pick Pic by Lickity pixel a whcc company

4. Red Cart

5. Photocart

Studio Cloud

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I am back

September 21, 2009 – 9:03 am

I will be returning all of the emails and phone calls I received over the last 4 days. I will talk to you guys soon.

Ryan

Photography Merchant Systems

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Out of Country

September 18, 2009 – 12:00 pm

I just wanted to make a quick note about my travel schedule this week. I will be out of the country starting Thursday thru Monday 9-17 through 9-21. If you need immediate assistance please email Steve at steve@photographymerchantsystems.com or call him at 720.422.9972

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Photography Website Resource Top 10 Website Companies for Photographers

September 15, 2009 – 12:21 pm

As a company that sets up credit card processing for Photographers and the Photography community we have clients in every stage of business. Some clients are just starting out all the way to seasoned pro’s that have been working in the industry for 30 years or more. The aim of this blog is not only to give good solid information on financial issues for photographers but good information about the industry and sometimes comedy relief.

Today I would like to give some resources for finding a great website. For many of you your website is your storefront. Here is a list of companies that will work with photographers to help carry your message.

Top 10 Companies that make Websites for Photographers ( in no particular order)

1.BluDomain - http://www.bludomain.com
2.FloSites - http://www.flosites.com
3. Flash Palette - http://www.flashpalette.com
4. LiveBooks - http://www.livebooks.com
5. Into The Darkroom - http://www.intothedarkroom.com
6. Tafota - http://tafota.com
7. Photoidentities - http://www.photoidentities.com
8. Creative Motion Design - http://www.creativemotiondesign.com/
9. PhotoBiz - http://www.photobiz.com
10. Big Folio - http://www.bigfolio.com

If you are a maker of websites for photographers and would like your website listed please get in touch with us to have your site added.

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Uncrop feature - ( Credit Card Processing for Photographers)

September 15, 2009 – 10:41 am

I think the photography community will have fun watching this video. Its unrealistic use of features we use every day as well as made up features we wished we had. I will have to admit this video is a bit geeky but well worth watching. I am a personal fan of the uncrop feature that is used. Wouldn’t that be useful.

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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Top Labs

PDN Photoplus International Conference

Incredible Photography Interviews

The Joy of Marketing

Am I setup for American Express?

How do I get my Authorize.net API Key

I am back

Out of Country

Photography Website Resource Top 10 Website Companies for Photographers

Uncrop feature - ( Credit Card Processing for Photographers)

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