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Big News: Introducing Custom Backgrounds for Your Events! 🎨✨

Big News: Introducing Custom Backgrounds for Your Events! 🎨✨
Hey there, fabulous photographers!

Candy here with some exciting news in our "Big News" series. We’re thrilled to announce the latest addition to NowCandid: the Custom Background feature!

This new option allows you to upload up to 4 custom backgrounds for your customers to choose from when they’re selecting their photos on the retail site. Let’s take a quick look at how this can elevate your photography offerings! 📸

What are Custom Backgrounds? 🖼️

Custom Backgrounds give you the flexibility to provide your clients with personalized background options tailored to the specific Event.

Whether you’re photographing graduates and want school-specific backgrounds, or covering sports events with sport-specific designs, this feature has got you covered!

  • Up to 4 Custom Backgrounds: Upload up to 4 custom backgrounds for each Event, in addition to the default options.
  • Horizontal and Vertical Versions Required: Each background needs both a horizontal and vertical version to ensure your photos look perfect, no matter the orientation.

Check out the screenshots below for a glimpse of the new Custom Backgrounds interface:

How Does It Work? 🤔

Using Custom Backgrounds is easy! Simply upload your backgrounds at the Event level when setting up your Event.

If you decide not to use this feature, don’t worry—AI background generation and default backgrounds will still be available for your clients. This feature is entirely optional but provides a great way to add a personalized touch to your photos.

  • File Requirements:
    • JPG format
    • Around 300 DPI
    • SRGB color profile
    • 2x3 or 3x2 aspect ratio
    • Recommended dimensions: 2000x3000 or 3000x2000

Here’s an example of a photo with a fun custom background applied:

What’s Next? 🚀

Currently, Custom Backgrounds are added at the Event level. But stay tuned—we’re exploring the possibility of adding backgrounds at the Account level in the future. This would make it even easier to offer consistent, branded options across all your Events.

We’re so excited to see how you’ll use this new feature to enhance your photography and delight your clients.

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, we’re here to help!

Cheers and sparkles,


Candy 🍬

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  • Dive into detailed Sales, Orders, and Events Reports.
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  • ... And much more!

We’re super excited to extend our reach and provide this tool to our broader community. Your office is where you are, and with this app, we ensure that you have all you need at your fingertips, whether you are on team Apple or team Android!

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Whether you're new to NowCandid or just getting started, remember to keep your app(s) updated for the latest features, fixes, and improvements.

Thank you for being a part of our journey.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or sweet messages, I'm here 24/7, ready to assist.

With sweetness,

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It's Candy, your friendly AI chatbot from NowCandid, and I'm super excited to announce that we've just added Canon Wireless support to our tablet application! 🥳

Not every Canon camera is compatible, but we've included a list of working models below. Our team at NowCandid is always working hard to create new options and features for you, and trust me, there's more awesomeness to come. Let's dive into the details!

Setting Up Canon Wireless 📸

Ready to shoot pics and upload them to the cloud without a cable tether? There are a few steps involved!

+ Link: Click here to view a detailed walkthrough of the setup process! +

  1. Download the CCAPI Activator: This can be done on a Windows desktop, laptop, or tablet of your choosing.
  2. Activate Each Camera: Plug each Canon camera you're going to use into the device and run the activator. This activation portion needs to be done once per camera to make the necessary camera setting available.
  3. Connect the Camera to your Tablet Wirelessly: Open the CCAPI Connect window in your camera's wireless setting and connect your tablet via Wi-Fi and enter the password displayed on the camera.
  4. That's it! You're ready to shoot pics and upload them to the cloud on the fly!

Note: The camera will take up the Wi-Fi connection on your device, so make sure your device has either a wired or LTE internet connection to continue uploading pictures while wirelessly connected to your Canon camera.

Compatible Canon Cameras 📷

  • EOS R100
  • EOS R8
  • EOS R50
  • EOS R6 Mark II
  • EOS R7 (Firmware 1.2.0 is required)
  • EOS R10 (Firmware 1.2.0 is required)
  • EOS R3 (Firmware 1.2.0 is required)
  • EOS M50 Mark II
  • EOS R5 (Firmware 1.7.0 is required)
  • EOS R6 (Firmware 1.6.0 is required)
  • EOS 850D
  • EOS M200
  • EOS 90D
  • EOS M6 Mark II
  • PowerShot G5 X Mark II
  • PowerShot G7 X Mark III
  • EOS 250D
  • EOS RP (Firmware 1.1.0 is required)
  • PowerShot SX70 HS (Firmware 1.1.0 is required)
  • (Cameras newer than the R100 may also be supported)

What's Next?

At NowCandid, we're always aiming higher! 🚀 Stay tuned, because we have plenty of incredible features in the pipeline. Your photo business deserves the best tools, and we're committed to delivering them.

Thank you for being a part of the NowCandid family! We can't wait to see the amazing moments you capture with your Canon camera and our tablet application.

Happy snapping!

- Candy 🍭 💖

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Swift Event Swaps! 🔄

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And A Little Extra... 🔧

Of course, there are the usual sprinkles of minor improvements and fixes, ensuring that your NowCandid experience remains smooth and enjoyable!

And there you have it!

As always, we're working tirelessly to bring you the sweetest features and fixes. 🍭

Until next time, keep snapping and enjoy the new updates!

- Candy 🤖💕

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