Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Selling Sports & Event Photos Online

A good selection of photo products will help sell photos of events.

We have 680 photo-based products from which to select!

Using http://OrderPicture.com your clients can order any of dozens of personalized products from your photos online - such as trading cards and album prints.

Your clients are in control. They can choose their pictures, choose the graphics and enter their own text!

All products are produced using the finest materials from respected companies like Kodak, Fuji and Epson.

To obtain complete products and pricing information please send us a request:
http://www.orderpicture.com/op_available_products.asp

Some of the product categories available:

PRINTS - Wallets to 12x18
Luster
Glossy
Linen Texture
Canvas Texture

LARGE PRINT SIZES - 16x20 to 40x60
Luster
Linen Texture
Canvas Texture
Panoramic Prints

PACKAGE PRINTING -
Luster
Glossy
Linen Texture
Canvas Texture

CANVAS PRINTS
Gallery Wraps
Protective Coatings - Satin, Matte, Glossy
Stretcher Frames

FINISHING SERVICES
Overlams - lamination
Custom Framing and Matting
Stock Frames
Gatorfoam® Mounting

DIGITAL FILES to CLIENTS
Combine prints with digital files
Discounts for multiple images
Screensavers

SPORTS PRODUCTS for leagues or action shots
Trading Cards
Memory Mates
Photo Balls - BallStars
Award Plaques
Tickets
Ticket Posters
Photo Cut-Outs
Photo Magnets
Buttons
Magazine Covers
Calendars
Banner Prints
Wall Pennants
Bobbleheads

Just some of the GIFT PRODUCTS and SPECIALTY ITEMS
Photo Puzzles
Photo Clocks
Picture Pens
Glass Coasters
Glass Ornaments
Pencil Cups
Key Hanger
Photo Pet Bowl
Pet Leashes
Beverage Mugs
Car Flags
Treasure Boxes
Tiles
Tote Bags
Christmas Stockings
Life Crystals
Chroma Crystals

To obtain complete products and pricing information please send us a request:
http://www.orderpicture.com/op_available_products.asp

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Marketing Event Photography Online

Photographer's ask us about marketing their event photos online. We recommend our Buck$hots™ coupons.

helpful link: http://orderpicture.com/instructions/BuckShots.htm

Discounting example:

You are shooting a sports tournament with 100 people in attendance. You would like to motivate them to your site by offering $2.00 off the order. You log on to the web site as photographer and order (no up front costs) 1 global coupon $2.00. We e-mail you the coupon code. You print a flyer with the coupon code, event information and distribute them to the people at the event. Please feel free to download artwork: http://orderpicture.com/instructions/blank_buckshots.htm We deduct the coupon as a discount.

Product offer example:

You are shooting a dog show with 100 people in attendance. You would like to motivate them to your site by offering a free 5x7 with a minimum purchase. You log on to the web site as photographer and order (no up front costs) 1 global coupon for a 5x7 product with a minimum purchase of $20.00. We e-mail you the coupon code. You print a flyer with the coupon code, event information and distribute them to the people at the event. Please feel free to download artwork: http://orderpicture.com/instructions/blank_buckshots.htm We deduct the 5x7 coupon as a discount on the order.

Pre-sell example #1

You have shot the pictures and in your price you included $250 worth of prints from the website. Log into the web site as the photographer and order (no up front costs) 1 coupon for $250. We e-mail you the text file with the 1 - $250 coupon code. You print a nice "certificate" (coupon) with the code and the event information then give it to the client. Please feel free to download artwork: http://orderpicture.com/instructions/blank_buckshots.htm Be sure to collect your states sales taxes when you sell, but do not include it in the coupon.
Pre-sell example #2

Your shooting posed photographs you want to collect the money up-front for the photographs. Log into the web site as the photographer and order (no up front costs) different dollar amount coupons for the retail price of the packages plus shipping for the packages. Be sure to collect your states sales taxes when you sell, but do not include it in the coupon value. When you sell the package at the event provide them a coupon with the code for that package. Please feel free to download artwork: http://orderpicture.com/instructions/blank_buckshots.htm The orders are processed and shipped to the client with no further post-production needed on your part.

How the customer uses the coupon:

The client uses the web site in the normal fashion. On the checkout screen there is a place to enter a coupon. The client then enters the coupon code there. How the transaction works for you: If the transaction total is more than the Value then: (Discount Buck$hot)The Buck$hots in deducted from the sale as a discount. If the Clients payment exceeds your cost there is no .50 fee for the Buck$hot and the order is handled in the usual manner. If the transaction total equals the value then: (we must have your credit card on file)We bill your credit card (on file) for the cost of the product and shipping and a .50 transaction fee (NO COMMISSION FEES!). If the transaction total is less than the value then: (we must have your credit card on file) It reports the remainder back to the client. (this can spur extra sales)We bill your credit card (on file) for the cost of the product and shipping and a .50 transaction fee (NO COMMISSION FEES!).

How you get started with the program:

Review the Buck$hots ordering optionsLog into the website as the photographer. Click on the link in the menu bar "Manage Coupons"Follow the instructions on the coupons PageTo use the as a pre-paid voucher you must log in the the website and enter your credit card information using the "Edit Client Info" link.