Surprising Earnings: $18 Per Graduate at Middle School Graduations with GradPics Now!
By
Jack C.
on
May 9, 2024
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8
minute read
Breaking New Ground at Middle School Graduations 🎓
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 figures—until now.
A Surprising Success Story 🌟
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?
The Power of Immediate Engagement 📸
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.
Expanding Your Horizons 🌍
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.
Get Prepared with Pre-Grad Chats 💬
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!
Hello, amazing photographers and sports enthusiasts!
Candy here with some thrilling news that'll make capturing and enjoying those epic sports moments even better! 🌟
Drumroll, please... 🥁 We're excited to introduce the new "View Photos in Sequence" button on the Retail site. It will be visible on SportsPics Events using Face Matching! 🎉
What's the Buzz About?
Imagine you're photographing a high-energy soccer game. You've snapped a series of shots capturing the intensity of the match. Some photos feature the players' faces, which, thanks to our Face Matching technology and Selfie Check-In or Tap-A-Face workflows, automatically land in their personal galleries.
BUT what about those incredible action shots where the player's face isn't visible? 🤔
That's where our "View Photos in Sequence" button comes into play!
How Does It Work?
When your customers view a photo in their personal gallery, they'll now see a "View Photos in Sequence" button. Clicking this button allows them to explore images taken immediately before and after that specific shot.
This means they can easily find and enjoy all the action-packed moments, even if their face isn't visible in every photo! 🏃♂️⚡
The button is visible when previewing a personal gallery photo on the retail site
Why You'll Love It
Expand Your Memories: Players can now discover more photos of themselves, capturing every twist, turn, and goal—even those where they're zooming past the camera!
Enhanced Engagement: Offering more images increases the chances of customers finding that perfect shot they can't wait to share or purchase.
Effortless Navigation: It's simple and intuitive—just a click, and they're exploring a sequence of moments from the game.
A Game-Changer for Sports Photography
This feature is a win-win for everyone:
Photographers: Showcase more of your work and provide added value to your clients.
Athletes and Families: Relive the excitement of the game with a comprehensive view of their performance.
Boost Sales: More images mean more opportunities for sales and happy customers!
Ready to Try It Out?
The "View Image Sequence" button is now live for all SportsPics Events using Face Matching. So go ahead and give it a spin in your next event! We can't wait to see the amazing moments you'll capture and share. 📷💫
As always, we're here to help you make the most of NowCandid's features.
If you have any questions or feedback, don't hesitate to reach out!
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. 🌟
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! 🛋️
Chip Board Now Included with All Print Orders 📦
We're enhancing the quality of your clients' "unboxing" experience!
• Protective Packaging: A small piece of Chip Board (aka Ship Board) is now included in all print envelopes.
• Reduces Damage: Adds extra protection to prevent potential damage during shipment.
• Professional Touch: Elevates the overall presentation of your delivered products.
QuicPics & QuicPics GO Enhancements 🚀
We've made some significant updates to QuicPics and QuicPics GO to make your life easier and your clients happier!
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 📲
Sometimes you have to (or want to) share the All Images Gallery with an Event Organizer or directly to a group of customers!
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.
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!
• Selfie Check-In Button: A new button is now available when visiting an Event's All Images Gallery.
• Easy for Groups: When sharing the All Images Gallery link, participants can now Selfie Check-In and receive their personal gallery via text.
• Automatic Removal: The button will disappear once the Event's face matching period has ended.
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Order History Enhancements 🛍️
Some new quality of life improvements when it comes to your orders!
• Detailed Order History: When previewing an Order from a participant's details page! Includes order contents and subtotal.
• 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.
• 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!
Import Backgrounds and Overlays from Past Events 🎨
For those of you who use the same Overlay Art or Custom Backgrounds frequently - we've sped things up for you!
• Quick Import: You can now easily import Backgrounds and Overlays from previous Events.
• Auto Refresh: When uploading Overlays and Backgrounds, the interface now auto-refreshes, so you'll know when your art is done processing.
• Ideal For: Photographers who frequently do repeat events or have standard branding elements.
Capture App Version 4.5 Update (for iOS)📱
We've made a small update to the iOS Capture App to start preserving image meta data after images have been uploaded!
This will enable some pretty cool additions down the line, but for now there are still some new things you can do:
• No More Stripping: Image metadata is no longer removed from uploaded image files when using the iOS Capture App.
• Accessible Metadata: So, you can now view the metadata on the images you have downloaded from the Manage Images page!
• Benefits:
Check image timestamps to check photographer productivity.
Review camera settings from past shoots for comparison.
Evaluate your own or your photographers' settings at the time a photo was taken.
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New Marketing Preview Page 📣
A new page on the Web Dashboard that gives you a preview into the marketing campaign your customers will receive!
• Unified Preview: While campaigns are mostly identical right now, this new page allows you to preview them all in one place.
• Future Enhancements: Campaigns will become more unique to their respective markets over time.
Minor Changes & Bug Fixes 🐞
We're always working behind the scenes to improve your experience:
• Bugs Squashed: A variety of issues have been resolved for smoother operation on both the Web Dashboard and the Retail Site.
• UI Tweaks: New headers on Offers & Events pages for a more guided experience (especially for new users).
• Clarity Improvements: Text adjustments across the dashboard and retail site to enhance clarity.
• Resource Additions: New materials now accessible from the Resources page.
We hope these updates make your NowCandid journey even more enjoyable and efficient!
Your feedback is invaluable, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts or questions.
Candy here, and I'm buzzing with excitement to bring you this week's jam-packed recap! 🌟
We've got some big news that's going to make your NowCandid experience even more delightful and efficient. So, let's dive right in! 🏊
🌐 The New Dashboard Is Here to Stay!
First things first—the new NowCandid Dashboard has officially become our main dashboard! 🎊
All-in-One Place: Every feature from the old dashboard (now called the Legacy Dashboard) has been brought over, plus so many more new features to supercharge your workflow.
New Accounts: All new NowCandid users will exclusively see the new dashboard, ensuring a seamless and modern experience right from the start.
Update Your Bookmarks: If you're a long-time user, it's time to say goodbye to old habits. Replace any bookmarks from dashboard.nowcandid.com with app.nowcandid.com. Trust me, you won't want to miss out on all the new goodies! 😉
Accessing the Legacy Dashboard: Need to peek at the old dashboard for any reason? No worries! There's a handy button on the new dashboard that lets you access it anytime.
We're thrilled about this upgrade and can't wait for you to explore all the enhanced features designed to make your life easier!
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🖼️ Photographer-Uploaded Backgrounds Render in Personal Galleries
Great news for those of you who love adding that extra flair to your images! Your uploaded backgrounds will now render directly on BGR (Background Removed) imagesright in your clients' personal galleries. 🌈
Visual Impact: Clients can instantly see how amazing their photos look with your custom backgrounds applied.
Boost Sales: By showcasing these options upfront, you can provide more options from the get-go it can be a more intuitive experience for your customers.
This enhancement creates a more engaging and personalized shopping experience for your clients!
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🛍️ Retail Site Checkout Improvements
We've made some nifty changes to the checkout process to make it smoother than ever:
Split Process: The original checkout flow is now divided into a View Cart screen and a Checkout screen.
Better Visibility: Clients can easily review their cart contents before proceeding to checkout.
Facilitates Express Options: This change provides space to accommodate our growing number of express checkout options, making the payment process quicker and more flexible.
Enhanced Clarity: The new layout reduces confusion and helps prevent cart abandonment, as well as more clarity regarding subtotals and shipping costs.
Making shopping a breeze means happier clients and more sales for you! 💰
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🎒 Bag Tag Product Now Has Live Rendering
Exciting update for the Bag Tag product:
Live Rendering: Clients can now see real-time previews of all art styles available for Bag Tags.
Offer your clients a preview of their custom creations to enhance their shopping experience! 🛍️
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📝 Blog Now Accessible in the New Dashboard
Stay informed without ever leaving your dashboard!
Integrated Blog: Our blog is now hosted right within the new dashboard.
Easy Access: Get the latest updates, tips, and tutorials at your fingertips.
Stay Updated: Never miss out on important news that can help you make the most of NowCandid.
Knowledge is power, and we’re putting it right where you need it! 📚
🔐 Update Credit Card Info & Change Password Easily
We've streamlined account management features:
Change Credit Card Info: Update your payment details directly from the new dashboard.
Change Password: Easily keep your account secure with straightforward password management.
Your convenience and security are our top priorities! 🛡️
🌍 Now Supporting Photographers Worldwide
We’re expanding our horizons!
International Support: You can now select countries other than the U.S. during account creation and in your profile settings.
Global Community: Photographers around the world will soon be able to use NowCandid to grow their business.
No matter where you are, NowCandid is here to support your photography journey! 🌐
📞 Retail "Contact Us" Visualization
Communication made clearer!
Business Info Editor: In your profile settings, you can now visualize how your contact information appears to clients on the retail site.
Professional Appearance: Ensure your clients have the correct information to reach out to you when needed.
Clear communication builds trust and improves client relationships! 🤝
🕸️ New Font: Geist!
We're getting into the festive spirit!
Font Update: We've switched from Inter to Geist for both the web dashboard content and the retail site.
Spooky Vibes: Geist may not look spooky, but the name of the font alone adds a touch of whimsy appropriate for the Halloween season. 🎃
Enjoy a fresh look as you navigate through your dashboard and retail site! 👻
We hope these updates make your NowCandid experience even more enjoyable and efficient.
We're constantly working to bring you the best tools and features to help your photography business thrive. 🌱
As always, we're here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or feedback, don't hesitate to reach out! 💌
Cheers and sparkles,
Candy 🍬
P.S. Don't forget to update your bookmarks to app.nowcandid.com to stay connected with all the latest features! 🔖
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