Hello, my fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Recap.

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We’ve got some fantastic updates in the latest version of the NowCandid™ iOS Capture App and more—so grab your coffee and let’s dive in!

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Also, click here to check out GalleryGuard™, our newest image protection technology.

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1. iOS Capture App Version 4.17 Updates 🍏

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Collage Printing

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We’re excited to announce a new way to showcase your photos—collage printing is now live!

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• • AirPrint Integration:
  Connect Photo Booth Mode to AirPrint printers to print 4x6 collages directly.
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• • Real-Time Customization:
  Subjects can view the collage as they customize each individual image.
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• • Flexible Copy Options:
  Print anywhere from 0 to 4 copies at the end of each session.
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• • Custom Collage Art:
  Photographers can upload their own Photo Booth Collage Art from the Event Management page (look for the button near LiveLoop™).

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Smaller Capture App Tweaks

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• • Auto-Delete on Reshoot:
  Unused Photo Booth Mode images are automatically deleted when you hit “Reshoot.”
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• • Enhanced Print Option:
  A new print option now appears in the capture app's image gallery as well!
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• • UI Refinements:
  • ◦ The screen no longer dims when starting or closing the session.
  • ◦ Camera and orientation settings are now combined on the Photo Booth Mode landing page for easier use.

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2. Digital Collages 💻

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Digital Collages bring more creative flexibility, even without a physical printer!

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• • Integrated Delivery:
  In QuicPics™, digital collages are delivered just like all other images.
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• • Product Options:
  Available only as downloads and 4x6 prints on the retail site.
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• • Simplified Design:
  Crop and overlay art options are disabled to avoid customer mistakes.
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• • LiveLoop™ Compatibility:
  Digital Collages integrate seamlessly with LiveLoop™, showing no overlay art, since they already have art!

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3. Miscellaneous Improvements 🔧

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A few extra tweaks to make your experience even better:

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• • Enhanced NSFW Filters:
  Our AI background generator on the retail site now features smarter, stronger NSFW filters.
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• • Stricter (Youth) Face Matching:
  Face Matching™ for younger subjects when using the "Strict (Youth)" option is now more precise.
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• • Spreadsheet Upgrade:
  The participant download spreadsheet now includes a column for each participant's personal gallery image count.

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That’s this week’s roundup of updates, folks!

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We hope these enhancements—from collage printing to digital collages and improved reporting—make your NowCandid™ workflow smoother and more fun.

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As always, we’d love to hear your feedback!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

Hello, my fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, and I'm thrilled to share some BIG news that’ll give you peace of mind when it comes to protecting your digital art.

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For as long as ViewFirst™ photo systems have existed, safeguarding your images has been a constant challenge.

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While offering a digital preview is a fantastic business model, there's always that worry about unauthorized screenshots and image theft.

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The Image Protection Challenge 🛡️

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• • The Dilemma:
  ‍Digital images are easy to view and share, but that also makes them vulnerable to being stolen—whether through clever workarounds or even just customers posting watermark-covered screenshots on socials.
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• • Industry Solutions:
  Some platforms hide faces behind logos or use messy, multi-colored watermarks to confuse AI, but these methods can compromise the aesthetic and customer experience.
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• • NowCandid™ Approach:
  Until now, we've relied on Scrolling Copyrighting—a good balance between visual appeal, customer satisfaction, and protection. However, with AI watermark removal making headlines, we wanted to step up our game.

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Introducing GalleryGuard™ 👨‍🍳

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Our digital chefs have been busy in the NowCandid™ kitchen, and their latest creation is nothing short of a Michelin Star-worthy innovation:

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• • iOS Protection:
  On iOS device browsers, GalleryGuard™ ensures that any attempted screenshots of our Image Galleries or Previews will result in a completely black screen. Let's see AI pull an image out of that!
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• • Desktop Defense:
  On desktop browsers, GalleryGuard™ applies an intense blur effect to the retail site when a screenshot is attempted, keeping your images safe without compromising overall aesthetics.
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• • Seamless Integration:
  The technology is live on most NowCandid™ retail pages and will continue to evolve, offering you superior digital image protection.

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What Does This Mean for You? 🎉

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• • Less Image Theft:
  Your valuable digital art stays secure from unauthorized screenshots and AI watermark removal.
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• • More Peace of Mind:
  Enjoy the confidence that your creative work is protected by industry-leading technology.
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• • Quick Note:
  While GalleryGuard™ currently supports only iOS & desktop experiences, we may expand its capabilities in the future!

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That’s the scoop on GalleryGuard™—a breakthrough step in defending your digital art.

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Thanks for being an essential part of the NowCandid™ community.!

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As always, if you have any questions or feedback, drop us a line.

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬

Hello, my fabulous photographers!

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Candy here, ready to sprinkle some sparkle on your day with our latest Weekly Recap.

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We’ve been busy refining your NowCandid™ experience, and this week’s update is a solid mix of practical tweaks and new features—all designed to make your events run even smoother. Let’s dive in!

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1. Check-In Info Saves to Account 📝

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We know every second counts during an event. Now, when subjects perform a Selfie Check-In™ while logged into quic.pics, their check-in info is automatically saved to their account for future events.

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Streamlined Check-In:

• • Reuse saved check-in details for faster access at subsequent events.
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• • Speeds up the process and reduces repetitive data entry.
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• • Works for both Selfie Check-In™ as well as Positive ID™ Check-In.

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2. QuicPics™ Text Character Increase 📲

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Our marketing messages just got a boost! You now have more characters available when customizing the “Your images are arriving soon” text for QuicPics™ events.

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More Room to Create:

• • Tailor your messaging with extra characters for a more personalized touch.
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• • Future tweaks may come, but for now, enjoy the expanded flexibility!

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3. QuicPortraits™ Pricing Now at 10¢ per Image 💰

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Good news for portrait photographers who get paid upfront! We’ve adjusted the QuicPortraits™ pricing down to 10¢ per image from 12¢. This change is designed to help you offer headshots and individual portraits at a lower rate.

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Cost-Saving for Portraits:

• • QuicPortraits™ is aimed specifically at headshots and portraits where only one person receives the images.
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• • Expect further tweaks to QuicPortraits in the future, but the cost-saving is here to stay!

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4. GroupTags™ Enhancements 🏷️

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We’ve made it easier than ever to manage group photos and individual shots with GroupTags™.

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Import GroupTags:

• • Upload a spreadsheet to auto-create as many GroupTags™ as you need—perfect for events with many teams or groups.

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GroupTagging Individuals:

• • Now you can assign GroupTags™ even to Individual Photos, not just Group Photos.
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• • This change gives you more flexibility when organizing the Groups of images your customers can filter by on the retail site. Possibly helpful for some action photographers!

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5. Miscellaneous Updates 🔧

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A few extra tweaks to enhance overall performance and clarity:

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Shortened Marketing Links:

• • All links in marketing texts are now shortened without compromising URL security.

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Informative Color Profile Errors:

• • When an image is uploaded with the wrong color profile, the error now specifies which color profile the image has, instead of just saying “wrong color profile.”

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That’s this week’s recap, folks!

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These updates are all about making your workflow more efficient—from saving check-in info and giving you more flexible text options to reducing costs on QuicPortraits™ and enhancing GroupTags™.

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We’re continuously improving our system to help you manage your events seamlessly and boost your sales.

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As always, we love hearing your feedback—let us know what you think!

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Cheers and sparkles,

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Candy 🍬