the connection

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The power of light

O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
IN THIS ISSUE
The power of light
Specials
Featured Product:
Canvas Gallery Wraps
New products:
two new ornaments
New products:
new phone cases

We all know, as photographers, the importance of great lighting.

It can make or break an image. We drive long distances to
capture the perfect light, we buy and carry truckloads of lighting
equipment, and sometimes, we even capture that amazing
image just using existing light!
This month, we have added a feature to our monthly newsletter
entitled Blog Spot. On page 8 of this newsletter you will find
out more about how we utilize our blog at H&H to give you tons
of information about lighting, equipment as well as great ways to
use our products.
Speaking of products, be sure to take advantage of our sale
this month. We are featuring our canvas gallery wraps and
accordion minis at 25% off during the month of October!

hhschools update
new inserts plus
new design guides for
digital press ID cards
Schools + Sports
October/November
Calendar
Blog Spot

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Image by Tim Meyer

Our speakers are back

on the road!

Oct ob e r s p e c i a l s

25% off
Accordion Minis
click here for more info
Coupon code: AM25
Expires October 31, 2014

25% off Gallery Wraps,

Split Wraps, Mosaic Wraps,
and Cluster Wraps
click here for more info
Coupon code: Wraps25
Expires October 31, 2014
The quality of the print and the construction
of this product will sell itself! Our gallery
wraps are custom built to your specifications.
Your choice of canvas inkjet paper or
beautiful pearl photographic paper available
in split, cluster and mosaic groupings.

See website for details on various

finishes available

Paper types: Canvas Inkjet and

Photographic Pearl

Finishes are also included in sale:

Lustre, Pearl & Fresco

Includes black backing paper, bumpers

and saw-tooth hanger complete and
ready to hang

Order in hhstudio

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Accordion Minis feature a magnetic closure

photo cover in your choice of three paper
types with foldout accordion interior. You
can design them as individual sides or a
pano spanning the interior or exterior of the
accordion. Optional frosted slip covers are
available to help protect the Accordion Mini
in your wallet or pocket.

Includes two sizes: 2.5x3.5 (14 panels)

or 3x3 (12 panels)

Available cover types: Glossy,

Velvet Touch & Canvas

Available interior paper types:

Satin, Linen, Art Matte, Pearl,
Watercolor & 100% Recycled

Also available with coupon:

Vellum sleeves & UV coating

Must be ordered in sets of 3; order

3 matching or 3 unique designs

Does not include Accordion Wallets

Order in hhstudio under

Specialty Products

OCTOBER 2014

Image by Photos Edge

Photographers Wall Display Guides- www.arianafalerni.com/wall-guides

featured product

canvas gallery wraps

bring your work to life
custom built to your specifications
choice of canvas inkjet paper or beautiful pearl photographic paper
available in split, cluster and mosaic groupings
25% off in October-see specials page for more details
Our gallery wraps have a two-day service time plus FREE shipping!
click here for more information

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ball
tapered

new ornaments!
gifts that last
enjoy our two new metal ornaments
in ball and tapered shapes
choose your favorite style from our wide selection of
metal, acrylic, pewter and porcelain ornaments
click here to download our free ornament templates

Marketing tip: Some of our customers get creative and use some of our other
products as ornaments. Try using our square bag tags ornaments. Simply loop
a piece of ribbon through the slot, or use the lanyard that comes with it.
You can also punch a small hole in our square minis, order them with a square tin,
creating a special gift set. Dog tags also make a great ornament and gift all-in-one!
Ornaments have a one-day service time plus FREE shipping!
click here for more information
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OCTOBER 2014

new phone cases

customized just for you
we now carry the iPhone 5C and Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5
also available for the iphone 4/4S and 5/5S;
Samsung Galaxy S3
Use this durable protective cover and customize the imagery inside
When you are ready for a new image, simply swap it out with a new metal insert

Marketing tip: When ordering the cases that feature a metal insert,
you have the option to order addtional replacement metal image inserts.
Choose a variety of your customers images, so that
they can swap them out when they want to. This is a great premium to offer
to your clients, especially around the holidays!
phone cases have a one-day service time plus FREE shipping!
click here for iPhone cases

click here for Samsung cases

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OCTOBER 2014

hhschools training videos

id card resources

To learn more about importing

ID card files in hhschools,
click one of the buttons above
Download the newest version of hhschools to take advantage
of all the improvements and new features for the fall school season.

New Features
This update includes updates to 4x10 package inserts
Please open hhschools and update to version 1.0.113
The 4 current 4x10 Package inserts now include the individuals Subject ID. Students can
bring this card to remake day and the photographer can use the Subject ID on the insert
to scan for proper subject identification.
We have added 4 new Digital Press Double Sided Studio Background Series ID Card designs
for greater choices, options such as a different barcode on the front and back side of the
card, and a human readable font for the student ID.
to download hhschools update, please click here

Updates to studio background digital press ID card PSD guides

We recently updated our psd guides for the Studio Background ID cards. We slightly
adjusted the psd guide so they more closely match the press printed ID card cutter. When
you create any new designs, please use these improved psd guides. If you had your
custom ID cards set up by the H&H Design Center, then you do not need to do
anything related to this notice.
to download the current design guides, please click here

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OCTOBER 2014

SPORTS PHOTO

ACCOUNT
MAINTENANCE

Confirm final dates for homecoming, fall sports, makeup sports, winter dances, school programs, etc.
Confirm winter sports dates
Deliver yearbook CD

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph sports teams and activities

Underclass photography
Sports teams and activities

PLANNING CALENDAR

SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY

OCTOBER

NDAR

BIG month for dance schools

BIG, B

Finish spring photography and deliver spring jobs

Finish

Summer photography full speed ahead

PHOTOGRAPHY
SALES

Call on schools you dont have when their pictures are delivered to get school feedback on how packages, prices and picture day went
the
Paycurrent
commission
Call on schools you dont have to solicit yearbook business for
school for
yearschools and spring sports

READINESS

Call H&H and make yearbook printing reservation

PHOTOGRAPHY

Underclass photography
Photograph activity pictures

YEARBOOK

Decide how yearbook will be designed and get software

M
C

Finish

Continue to fill in fall calendar

Deliv

L
E
S

JUNE

Start

BIG, BIG summer month for leagues

Finish school commission

JULY

NOVEMBER
May be last contract before school offices close
Check on when they will reopen

Finish
summer
photography
Call on schools you dont have when their pictures are delivered
to get school
feedback
on how packages, prices and picture day went

Start

Finish spring commissions

Call on schools you dont have to solicit yearbook business for
current school year
SALES
the
Deliver:
Deliver:

Summer jobs
Envelopes for fall

Early summer jobs

Start to deliver fall envelopes

S
B

Summer commissions

Possi

Deliv

Underclass photography first time and second chance day

Photograph winter sports
Photograph activity pictures if not done in October

AUGUST

Start fall school sports

Get in

Continue to work on winter sports new and old

Order composites and get proofs confirmed

ACCOUNT
Start working on winter
sports new
and
Pay commissions
due
forold
fall underclass and/or sports
MAINTENANCE
Book business for spring and rebook for following fall

PHOTOGRAPHY

Cont

Call on schools you dont have to solicit spring business for the current school year

Last of spring sports

Turn on HHImageHost for Holiday resale of fall pictures
MARKETING

SEPTEMBER
Complete school sports

Continue to deliver summer commissions

Get in touch with your school sports contacts and confirm:

Deliv

Big month for fall league work

Fa
E

Deliver:

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Sports days, time, location

Be ready for last minute changes

Fall p

School pictures
Winter envelopes
Pictures, as they are ready

Possibly begin league photography by end of month

Deliver images for fall program ASAP after picture day

Confi

Continue to work on winter business

Click here for sports planning calendar

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Deliver:

Clean up any fall sports business

Fall pictures (continued)

8906 E. 67th
Street, for
Raytown,
Envelopes
winter Missouri 64133

Start winter school photography

(816) 358-6677 I Toll Free (800) 821-1305 I Fax (816) 313-1480

Pay commissions for fall jobs

Fall picture photography continues

Finish
www.hhcolorlab.com

Start making contacts for spring and summer, new and old

Confirm school pictures for winter

Deliv

Photo

Get a

Be sure schools have images needed for winter sports program

DECEMBER
Finish school winter sports pictures

8906 E. 67th Street, Raytown, Missouri 64133

(816) 358-6677 I Toll Free (800) 8

Deliver winter sports pictures for schools

Photography starts for winter leagues

Image by Hayne Photographers

d old

MAY

Click here for school planning calendar

Get as many commissions paid as you can before January 1st

program

6677 I Toll Free (800) 821-1305 I Fax (816) 313-1480

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Blog Spot

We pride ourselves in providing our customers not only with excellent products, but with
great educational resources as well. Our blog features articles about equipment, lighting,
advice from other professionals and all kinds of great photography tips. This is just one of
the many ways that we provide our customers with the tools they need to succeed as
professional photographers.
Lighting is key to good photography. Check out the blog links below for ideas and
tips related to lighting. Enjoy!
Learning How to Use a Light Meter
posted August 26th
Understanding and Using Lighting Ratios
posted September 9th

Image by Tim Meyer

Lighting Tutorial: How Lens Focal Length Shapes the Face & Controls Perspective
posted September 16th

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OCTOBER 2014

Just cant wait to get back on the road again.....

Here is a list of places well be visiting in the coming months.
Please come by and see us when were in your area!

Lora Yeater
Professional Photographers of San Antonio
October 15, 2014 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Double Tree By Hilton
click here for more information
JPPG Jacksonville
Professional Photographers Guild
October 28, 2014 - 7:00 PM
Ramada Inn Mandarin
3130 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
click here for more information

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Kirk Voclain
Triangle Photographers Association Pennsylvania
November 2, 2014
Pittsburgh Marriott North
100 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
click here for more information

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Bruce Hudson
Akron Society of Professional Photographers
October 12, 2014
Boy Scout Camp Manatoc Conference Center
1075 Truxell Road, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, OH 44264
click here for more information

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