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Helping photographers grow their businesses really gives me a lot of satisfaction. What they do for their clients is important and making sure they are being taken care of by giving them great rates and customer service helps them in their job.
Here are just a few of our clients, out of the hundreds that we have gained over the years.
Susan Stripling
Andy and Angie Wood
Ben Chrisman
Sara France
Bebb Studios
What an amazing week that was. Many great presenters and photographs. I was able to meet a few clients which was great. I also was able to see a few clients receive rewards for their photographs. I think I saw at least 3 or 4 of Susan Stripling Photography with awards, so congrats to her and all of the other photographers who won awards.
It was also nice to see my clients A & A Photography’s platform class and Ben Chrisman spoke as well at one of the booth’s. New client Bauman Photography also had an impressive class and used his new credit card processing terminal to run all of his credit cards.
I also had a chance to stop by my partners Shoot Q and Red Carts booth as they were signing up many new clients along with brand new client GoBee as they were selling boxes full of their great bags to happy customers.
There are already 10 applications in from after the show and looking forward to taking care of the rest of you all who are signing up. Now back to work to catch up.
This is such a great cause. I wanted to put up this little reminder. Its a great idea because its a win for everyone that participates from the mentors to mentee to the people that get clean drinking water from the program.
If you got to the ThirstReleif signup you will be notified when it goes live. I will also be posting links to some of our customers that are mentors to help them out.
Here is more about the auction
The mission of the Mentor Auction is twofold, to save lives and change the world by tapping into the incredible talent and generosity of the wedding industry and to create better and more successful photographers. To accomplish this goal we’ve asked some of the best and brightest in the wedding and portrait world to donate 90 minutes of their time and anything else they feel like giving to be auctioned off to the highest bidder!
100% of the proceeds directly benefit Thirst Relief International, saving lives and changing the world! Add to that the incredible wisdom and talent that is being shared in the one-on-one mentors sessions and you have better and more successful photographers! So, not only are lives being saved but the lives of many photographers are being made better! It’s truly a win win for everyone involved!
I just customized the landing page to be a little more stylish than the stock one given to you by twitter. I have also added a Twitter Status up by my bio. Friend us if you are a client or want updates. I don’t just twitter about credit card stuff, anything photography related hints, tips, and other things I run across.
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
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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
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
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
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.
I am just getting back into the swing of things after being in Las Vegas for the WPPI last week. I want to extend my thanks to the many photographers who took time out of their busy schedule to meet with me. I have already signed up a few of you and am looking forward to helping others get set up or saving money. Please contact me if you have not already done so if you want a cost analysis or are looking for a new setup. Will be in touch soon.
