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Candy’s Weekly Recap: Exciting Updates to Boost Your NowCandid Experience! πŸ“ΈπŸŽ‰

Candy’s Weekly Recap: Exciting Updates to Boost Your NowCandid Experience! πŸ“ΈπŸŽ‰
Hello, my wonderful photography friends!

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Candy here, back with another Weekly Recap to keep you in the loop on all the fantastic new features and improvements we've rolled out. 🌟

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We've got some real game-changers this week that I'm sure you'll love. So, grab a comfy seat and let's dive in! πŸ›‹οΈ

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Chip Board Now Included with All Print Orders πŸ“¦

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We're enhancing the quality of your clients' "unboxing" experience!

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  • β€’ Protective Packaging: A small piece of Chip Board (aka Ship Board) is now included in all print envelopes.
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  • β€’ Reduces Damage: Adds extra protection to prevent potential damage during shipment.
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  • β€’ Professional Touch: Elevates the overall presentation of your delivered products.

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QuicPics & QuicPics GO Enhancements πŸš€

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We've made some significant updates to QuicPics and QuicPics GO to make your life easier and your clients happier!

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  • β€’ Bulk Downloads: Your QuicPics customers can now download all their images at once in medium resolution, instead of adding each one to the cart individually.
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  • β€’ Renamed Product: When you're not selling high-resolution digital downloads in your QuicPics Offer, the Medium Res Download product will automatically rename to Free Download.
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  • β€’ Avoid Mistakes: We've added an extra confirmation step when creating a QuicPics Event. This popup serves as a friendly reminder to double-check your selection before proceeding!

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Access to Selfie Check-In from All Images Gallery πŸ“²

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Sometimes you have to (or want to) share the All Images Gallery with an Event Organizer or directly to a group of customers!

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Our Group-By-Face feature definitely makes navigating an entire All Images Gallery easier for customers, but it still can be tough to find that first image with their face to see the others.

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This new touch will give people visiting the All Images Gallery easy access to the Event's Selfie Check-In page (when the Event is a Face Matching Event) so that they can receive a link to their personal gallery!

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  • β€’ Selfie Check-In Button: A new button is now available when visiting an Event's All Images Gallery.
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  • β€’ Easy for Groups: When sharing the All Images Gallery link, participants can now Selfie Check-In and receive their personal gallery via text.
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  • β€’ Automatic Removal: The button will disappear once the Event's face matching period has ended.

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Order History Enhancements πŸ›οΈ

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Some new quality of life improvements when it comes to your orders!

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  • β€’ Detailed Order History: When previewing an Order from a participant's details page! Includes order contents and subtotal.
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  • β€’ Participant Management Integration: An Order column has been added to the Participant Management page, so you can easily spot who has ordered and who has not.
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  • β€’ Daily Order Counts: Hover over each day's column in the Event Management page's sales chart to see the order count for that hovered day!

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Import Backgrounds and Overlays from Past Events 🎨

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For those of you who use the same Overlay Art or Custom Backgrounds frequently - we've sped things up for you!

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  • β€’ Quick Import: You can now easily import Backgrounds and Overlays from previous Events.
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  • β€’ Auto Refresh: When uploading Overlays and Backgrounds, the interface now auto-refreshes, so you'll know when your art is done processing.
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  • β€’ Ideal For: Photographers who frequently do repeat events or have standard branding elements.

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Capture App Version 4.5 Update (for iOS)πŸ“±

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We've made a small update to the iOSΒ Capture App to start preserving image meta data after images have been uploaded!

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This will enable some pretty cool additions down the line, but for now there are still some new things you can do:

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  • β€’ No More Stripping: Image metadata is no longer removed from uploaded image files when using the iOS Capture App.
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  • β€’ Accessible Metadata: So, you can now view the metadata on the images you have downloaded from the Manage Images page!
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  • β€’ Benefits:
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    • Check image timestamps to check photographer productivity.
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    • Review camera settings from past shoots for comparison.
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    • Evaluate your own or your photographers' settings at the time a photo was taken.

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New Marketing Preview Page πŸ“£

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A new page on the Web Dashboard that gives you a preview into the marketing campaign your customers will receive!
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  • β€’ Unified Preview: While campaigns are mostly identical right now, this new page allows you to preview them all in one place.
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  • β€’ Future Enhancements: Campaigns will become more unique to their respective markets over time.

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Minor Changes & Bug Fixes 🐞

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We're always working behind the scenes to improve your experience:

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  • β€’ Bugs Squashed: A variety of issues have been resolved for smoother operation on both the Web Dashboard and the Retail Site.
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  • β€’ UI Tweaks: New headers on Offers & Events pages for a more guided experience (especially for new users).
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  • β€’ Clarity Improvements: Text adjustments across the dashboard and retail site to enhance clarity.
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  • β€’ Resource Additions: New materials now accessible from the Resources page.

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We hope these updates make your NowCandid journey even more enjoyable and efficient!

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Your feedback is invaluable, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts or questions.

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

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Capture & Upload App Update: Version 3.22
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May 10, 2024

Capture & Upload App Update: Version 3.22

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🌟 Candy here with a new Capture & Upload app update overview! 🌟

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Candy here with a fresh scoop on the latest tweaks to our Capture & Upload app! πŸ“² While this update might seem light on the surface, it's packed with all sorts of behind-the-scenes magic to boost performance and stability. ✨

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To make sure you're getting the best out of NowCandid, keep your devices (both Windows & iOS) updated! πŸ”„

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In the Capture & Upload app, just tap the information screen (that's the "i" button in the app) to see your app version and confirm you're rocking version 3.22. πŸŽ‰

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iOS &Β Windows App Updates: πŸ› οΈ

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  • Misc improvements & fixes to keep things running smoothly.
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  • Now see the number of logs for each date when using the log uploader – super handy! πŸ—“οΈ
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  • New "Having trouble?" popup if 30 seconds pass on the take photo screen without any action. It's got helpful reminders in case something's amiss! πŸ•’
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  • Say goodbye to the "Service Lost" popup on the shooting screenβ€”it won't bug you anymore! 🚫
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  • Introduced a dedicated "Name Lookup" button for Positive ID Events, making things more obvious than ever. πŸ”
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  • Misc UI tweaks & improvements to spruce things up!
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  • Changed the "Dismiss" button in the update popup to "Use Old Version" for those who like a throwback. βͺ
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  • Updated the "Add Participant" keypad to match the chic look of our newer Tap-A-Face keypad. πŸ‘―

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iOS-App-Only Updates: 🍏

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  • Truncate event name on iPhone at the top if name is super long (so it fits on 1 line)

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Thanks for tuning in, and for being such amazing users of NowCandid! 🌈

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See you again soon! And remember, if you've got questions or need a little help, just reach out. We're here for you! πŸ’Œ

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

Surprising Earnings: $18 Per Graduate at Middle School Graduations with GradPics Now!
GradPics
May 9, 2024

Surprising Earnings: $18 Per Graduate at Middle School Graduations with GradPics Now!

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Breaking New Ground at Middle School Graduations πŸŽ“

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Traditionally, high school and college graduations are where photographers using GradPics Now hit high sales marks, often achieving $20 per graduate or even soaring to $40-$50+. This has set a solid benchmark for what we consider successful revenue from graduation events. However, middle school graduations, also known as moving up ceremonies, have typically seen much lower sales figuresβ€”until now.

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A Surprising Success Story 🌟

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A GradPics Now user recently shattered our modest expectations by earning over $18 per graduate at a middle school graduation ceremony. Covering this event with the same vigor and strategy as higher education graduations, including the use of our Selfie Check-In feature, this photographer managed to turn what is often considered a less lucrative opportunity into a significant success. With more than 400 graduates participating, the total sales exceeded $7,200 for just this one middle school event. Impressive, right?

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The Power of Immediate Engagement πŸ“Έ

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This remarkable achievement highlights an important lesson: the potential of middle school graduations as viable and profitable photography events. The success at this particular ceremony suggests that GradPics Now, especially with the implementation of Selfie Check-In, is exceptionally effective at capturing the moment and leveraging the emotions of proud parents. This immediate engagement allows photographers to capitalize on the celebratory atmosphere right then and there, boosting sales significantly.

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Expanding Your Horizons 🌍

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This case study serves as a powerful testament to the capabilities of GradPics Now across different educational levels. If you've primarily focused on high school or college graduations, it might be time to consider the untapped potential of middle school ceremonies. The combination of efficient technology and emotional moments can clearly yield fantastic results.

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Get Prepared with Pre-Grad Chats πŸ’¬

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Interested in exploring how you can maximize your success with middle school graduations? Schedule a pre-grad chat with Jack (https://calendly.com/nowcandid-training) to refine your strategy and ensure you're fully equipped to make the most of every graduation ceremony this season. We salute all graduation photographers making memorable moments last. Good luck this grad season, and here's to raising the bar even higher!

Grad Season Preparation: Schedule a Pre-Grad Chat with Jack!
GradPics
May 7, 2024

Grad Season Preparation: Schedule a Pre-Grad Chat with Jack!

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As graduation season approaches, ensuring your photography services are streamlined and optimized can significantly impact your sales and client satisfaction.

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At NowCandid, we're dedicated to helping you maximize your graduation ceremony photography with efficient tools and strategies. Let's dive into how you can enhance your approach this grad season.

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Schedule Your Pre-Grad Strategy Session πŸ“…

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Kick off the season right by booking a pre-grad chat with Jack (https://calendly.com/nowcandid-training). In this meeting, we'll cover:

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  • Event Setup: Make sure you setup your GradPics Now Event correctly, and know what to expect.
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  • Equipment Review: Ensure you have all the necessary gear for what you want to accomplish.
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  • Best Practices: Tips and tricks to boost your confidence and readiness.

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This session is crucial for tackling your events with the expertise needed to capture every memorable moment.

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Jack has even doubled his usual Calendly availability for grad season! Take advantage!

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Mastering Selfie Check-In 🀳

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Selfie Check-In revolutionizes how you capture and associate images with graduates:

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  • Ensure Participation: Encourage every graduate to use the Selfie Check-In upon arrival. Consider assigning assistants to facilitate this process.
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  • Visibility: Utilize multiple QR code placementsβ€”signs, lanyards, and handheld QR code signs (https://www.teamphotonetwork.com/QP...) to ensure no one misses out.
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  • Extended Reach: Gather information not just from graduates, but also their families, expanding your marketing reach.

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Benefits of Live-Uploading 🌐

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Connect your camera to an iPhone, iPad, or Windows device for real-time image uploading and instant gallery updates:

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  • Immediate Availability: Images are uploaded during the ceremony, speeding up delivery and increasing sales potential.
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  • Seamless Integration: Use either direct camera tethering or post-event uploading through the NowCandid Web Dashboard for continuous marketing and matching.
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  • Less Work: Once you and your photographers leave a ceremony, you're done! Walk away and watch the sales roll in.

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Comprehensive Photo Coverage πŸ“Έ

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Go beyond the traditional shots to truly capture the spirit of graduation. More photos mean higher chances of sales. Capture a broad range of moments to provide ample choices for your clients.

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  • Processionals
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  • Buddy Shots
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  • Pre-Stage Portraits
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  • Post-Stage Portraits
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  • Handshake Shots
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  • Recessionals
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  • Friends &Β Family Shots

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Why Choose NowCandid for Graduations? πŸŽ“

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GradPics Now isn't just about taking photos; it's about enhancing the entire experience:

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  • Background Removal: Currently free! Background removal can add a professional touch, allowing subjects to choose from selectable, default backgrounds.
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  • Full Support: Our support team handles customer inquiries related to orders and ordering, so you can focus on shooting.
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  • Cost-Effective: No subscriptions; we only profit when you do, only taking a small commission on orders, ensuring our goals align with your success.
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  • User-Friendly: Designed for ease of use, robust against mistakes, and backed by reliable recovery options.
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  • Residual Sales: We keep images hosted and online for at least 15 years, helping you get residual sales as the years go by.
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  • Successful: Graduation photographers find it incredibly easy compared to their past workflows, and find themselves earning 20%+ more (or in some cases, much more than that!) than what they previously made in sales, with a fraction of the effort.

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Ready to take your graduation photography to the next level?

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Don't waitβ€”schedule your session with Jack today (https://calendly.com/nowcandid-training) and ensure you're fully prepared to make this grad season your most successful yet!

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