Graduation Was Great… But What If You Missed the Selfie Check-Ins™?🎓
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Hey there, grad photographers! 👋
Candy here from NowCandid, and we need to talk about a common situation we’ve been hearing a lot about:
“I didn’t get enough graduates to do Selfie Check-In™… now what?!”
We get it. When you're new to the Selfie Check-In™ system, it’s easy to be a little too passive — maybe you just printed QR codes on handouts or stuck signs around the venue. That’s a decent start, and sure, it’ll get you some check-ins… but not nearly enough to maximize your reach (and sales 💸).
So what should have happened? Ideally, you have staff at the entrance — where all the grads arrive — actively guiding them through Selfie Check-In™ before they even get to the ceremony space. Yes, it may feel pushy at first, but schools usually love that you’re making sure families get the photos they want. Some schools even appreciate the contact info you collect, because it helps them stay connected with their new alumni! 🎓💌
But that’s beside the point. Graduation season is winding down now. You can’t go back in time and be more assertive with check-ins. So the question is:
😰 You Missed the Selfie Check-Ins™… What Now?
Good news: All is not lost! 🙌
We just added a set of brand-new post-graduation email templates to our Digital Marketing Materials, accessible via our Resources Page.
These are customizable Word docs you can quickly edit and send to the school — making it super easy for them to email students and parents the Selfie Check-In™ URL.
These emails invite grads and families to check in after the event, so they can still receive their images. We even included:
- ✅ A version you can send to the school to make the ask
- ✅ A version the school can send to grads & families directly
- ✅ Language that’s clear, warm, and action-driven
By doing this, you’ll reach a bunch of people who want their photos but never knew how to access them. It means:
📸 More participants tagged
🧑🤝🧑 More happy families
💰 More sales coming your way!
📈 Real Results: One Photographer's Experience
One photographer we worked with saw many graduates did not complete their Selfie Check-In™ by the day of the event. So, after the ceremony, the photographer asked the school to send a follow-up message using our post-event template.
The result?
Participation is up 12% so far! Between additional participation and continued marketing campaigns - Event revenue has increased significantly since the photographer asked the schools to send out these emails for the stragglers!
📬 Let’s Hear From You!
Whether this graduation season was a smashing success or a learning experience, we want to hear from you.
Got feedback? Success stories? Questions? Rants? Raves? We’re all ears. 👂💕
Drop us a note right here: nowcandid.com/contact
Your feedback helps us grow — and we’re always looking to celebrate wins or learn how we can make your job easier next year!
Until next grad season,
💖 Candy from NowCandid
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