Join Us at PMA 2010!

“PMA 2010 – The Ultimate Event for Everything Photo.”  This is an excellent event to help keep up with the latest, greatest in the photography industry.  As always, Photolynx, Inc. will be there.  Come see the show on us!!!  For a FREE Full Trade Show Badge, compliments of Photolynx, Inc., click here!

Users’ Group 2010 a Huge Success!

Even with airport closures, delayed and cancelled flights, and treacherous road conditions, nothing could keep our customers away from our 2010 Users’ Group meeting in Las Vegas this past week.  Like salmon swimming back to their spawning waters, the determined attendees trickled in.  As people would arrive, we got to hear a new story of what weather was encountered and how they finally got through.  It was really fun reconnect with clients we don’t get to see often and to meet new or prospective clients.  What a great meeting it was, too!  We had over 100 attendees from all over the world – including two customers all the way from Norway!

Drifting around the room Thursday afternoon, making introductions, and listening to people begin to chat with each other, I realized that this was more than just a client meeting.  It was such a great opportunity for everyone to learn something new, no matter how much they knew about the products, their workflow, or even their own business.

Several of the programs focused on new ways to really grow your business, from offering yearbooks, or keeping up with the latest trends using multi-background green screen proofing, using online proofing, or even image CDs.  Our presenters helped attendees understand some of our newer software modules, such as Tracklynx (our customer service, order entry and tracking software) and Proof My Class (a great online tool to help streamline accuracy of data between school and studio).  Tawnya talked about features of Image Match that aren’t necessarily well known, such as multi-crop proofing, automated image CD burning, advanced replace data, and the favorite new feature – using Riplynx to process exports so you can get back using Image Match right away instead of waiting for an export to run.  For more information on these features, you can either call us or go to the “How To’s and Manuals” page of our website (under the support tab) to download instructions.

As part of our participation in the SPAC Conference that was held in the same location after our meeting, I had the privilege of experiencing a live shoot complete with camera connection issues!  Camlynx was installed, tested and running beautifully, but when I attempted to connect with the loaned Fuji S5 camera, I found that I didn’t have updated drivers.  After getting what I thought were the correct drivers installed, I found out (two machines later) that there aren’t updated drivers for 64 bit machines for that particular camera model!  All went well after switching to a 32 bit machine and getting a couple lessons in shooting tethered with an S5 from one of our customers who uses this setup day in and day out.  It was very exciting being on the other end of our software and having it work so smoothly.  Another aspect of this shoot was that I had the pleasure of showing Camlynx to passersby.   It was neat showing features that some people didn’t know were part of the software such as the larger “quick view,” and the ability to select which image they wanted to save to the image name field when saving multiple images.

At the end of the day on Friday and Saturday, we wished the attendees a safe journey home, all with bright visions of how they were going to improve their businesses, workflow and personal future by implementing all the new ideas they got while attending the Users’ Group.  I left Sunday, pumped about how our software makes their business profitable, successful and efficient.

Thanks to everyone who attended!  You are what makes this meeting so great every year.  We couldn’t do it without you!!!

See ya next year!

Kat Smith,
Lead Support Technician

Only 3 Days Left!

Our General Manager’s 2010 special is about to end!  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!  This is the perfect time to either upgrade your existing setup by adding more stations of software, or to make the choice to put Photolynx in your corner for a successful year.  Remember, this offer is only through the 29th of January and only for NEW leases (not renewals).  See our website www.photolynx.com for details, and call today!! 760-765-1199.

Happy New Year and Happy 2010 Savings!!!

At PhotoLynx, we are celebrating the New Year and our new General Manager with a 2010 special.  Tawnya Pitman was appointed General Manager of PhotoLynx in the latter part of 2009, right in the middle of our busiest time of the year.  Since we didn’t have the time or opportunity to celebrate this event then, we are doing it now by offering you a General Manager’s 2010 Special.

Here’s how the 2010 General Manager’s Special works.  If you license a PhotoLynx program at regular price you get a second program, of equal or lesser value, for only $20.10.  For example, if you license ImageMatch at the regular 2010 price you can get a second copy of ImageMatch for $20.10.  Or, you could get ImageMatch at regular price and get ProComposites for $20.10.  Need more programs than the above examples?  Just license a 3rd program and get the 4th for $20.10. Keep adding as many programs as you need and just pay $20.10 for every other one, as long as they are of equal or lesser value.

Help Tawnya celebrate her new General Manager position. Call her at 760-765-1199 or email her at; Tawnya@Photolynx.com.  At the same time do yourself a favor and save a lot of money on your first year’s license of new or additional PhotoLynx programs.  She can build you any combination quote you may need, so take advantage of it.  What’s the small print you ask? We’ll keep it in regular print and keep it simple.  The 2010 Special applies to new orders, in US Dollars and the offer expires Jan. 29, 2010.  Don’t delay, do it today.  Thanks, and make it a super 2010!

Tim McCain,
Senior Vice President
PhotoLynx, Inc

We have moved!!!

We are happy to announce that we have moved our offices to the beautiful mountain town of Julian, California, so that we may better serve our customers, most primarily with faster internet service.  While this move should prove seamless to you, our customers, we do have one significant change.  We have a new phone number!   The new number is:

760-765-1199

We also have a new fax number.  It is:

760-765-0330

All of us are thrilled to make our new headquarters in such a beautiful town as Julian.  Julian is a historic gold mining town reknowned for its anitque shops, unique gift shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and most famously, apple pie!  Thousands of people flock to this haven year round for vacations, day trips, and line the sidewalk of Main Street for a slice of that fresh-baked apple pie!!  Julian also boasts several wineries that offer tastings and award winning wines.  For information on Julian, visit the Chamber of Commerce website here:  www.julianca.com

Need Help With Your School & Event Photography Marketing?

Every once in a while something comes across our desks that we think might be of interest to our clients.  This one was sent to us by one of our customers and we thought we’d share it with you.

There’s a set of Marketing Templates available that can make your life
easier. The set includes over 70 different marketing and sales tools for
Schools, Sports, Daycare, Dance, Directory and special Events photographers.
Resources include Proposals, Pricelists, Flyer Copy, Sales Letters and Business
Forms.  They are provided as MS Word or Excel files you can modify and
use, or as PDF’s you can use for reference. Also included is the effective
“Net  Pricing” spreadsheet you can use to give yourself a competitive advantage
in the  market. The templates were developed by Chris Wunder, Cr. Photog.
ASP, a  well-known industry expert. Order information is available by
writing _schoolfotos@aol.com_ (mailto:schoolfotos@aol.com) .

If you are a visual learner, you may enjoy these video Workshops available
on DVD from Marathon Press. These are authored and presented by Chris
Wunder as  well. There are three different titles offered.

The “ABC’s of School Photography” is the definitive work covering the
Sales and Marketing of School Portraiture. The strategies taught are proven
effective – even for “newbie” photographers.  It’s a 3 DVD Set  covering 5
hours of content with everything you need to know to be competitive  in the
School market.

Another available DVD Workshop, “Year-Round Marketing Means Year-round
Cash!” covers 17 promotions you can do to keep the cash register ringing all
year long. Topics include promotions for Youth Sports, Childcare  Centers and
Preschools, Reunions, Event Books, Martial Arts Schools, Dance  Schools,
Proms and Gala events and much more. This is a two DVD set  covering over
three hours of content.

The final installment of the Workshop series teaches you how to get started
in the lucrative Pictorial Directory business. Family Portraiture is
always in  demand and photographing in VOLUME makes sense and is very profitable.
Learn to  tap into this market for Churches, Country Clubs and Gated
Communities. A 3 DVD  set with 5 hours of content.

Information on these DVD workshops can be found at
_www.marathonpress.com/schools-and-events/dvd-workshop-series_
(http://www.marathonpress.com/schools-and-events/dvd-workshop-series)

2010 User Group Meeting is Set!!!!!

Every year, Photolynx offers clients and potential clients the opportunity to gather together to network and exchange ideas and tips about using the software, as well as learn new features.

Reserve the dates on your calendar NOW!

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010   2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
You’ll have the evening free to enjoy Las Vegas

Friday, Jan. 22, 2010,       9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

New for 2010 – How’d You Do That? Short, concise information on how users have created short cuts, new products, time saving productions tips and other useful, money saving ideas.  If you have a “How’d You Do That?” you would like to share with the group, let me know.

Back for 2010 – The popular “Trigger Ideas” creative, brain storming sessions.

Please call or email me with questions, ideas and suggestions to help make the 2010 PhotoLynx Users’ Group Meeting better and more successful.

Paul Schulz, M.Photog.,Cr.
Vice Pres., Business Development & Sales
PhotoLynx, Inc.
Phone:  760-504-1941
Email:    Paul@PhotoLynx.com

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School Photographers Association of California’s(SPAC) annual meeting will start at approximately 5:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 22.

Go to www.spac-usa.org for complete information and registration for their event.

News Release…….Announcing….

News Release

For Additional Information Contact: For Immediate Release

Paul Schulz

760-504-1941

Paul@PhotoLynx.com

PhotoLynx, Inc. Appoints New General Manager

San Diego, CA – Sept. 22, 2009 - Tim McCain, Senior Vice President of PhotoLynx, Inc. announces the appointment of Tawnya Pitman to the position of General Manager.  Mrs. Pitman is replacing Michael Stevens, who has resigned to pursue an opportunity in professional photography.

Tawnya Pitman has been with PhotoLynx, Inc. for 6 years, involved in most aspects of the company including tech support, customer relations, order fulfillment, on-site training and sales.  McCain says, “Tawnya’s dedication to our clients and their needs, her friendly, helpful spirit and her many years experience with our products make her extremely qualified for the position of General Manager.”

Tawnya and her family – husband Matthew, 4 year old daughter Jazmine and 2 year old son Zayden – live in Julian, CA.  Besides spending time with her family, Tawnya enjoys playing basketball and working with stained glass.

Located in Santa Ysabel, CA., PhotoLynx, Inc. is a privately owned California corporation founded in 1988.  PhotoLynx, Inc. specializes in writing and supporting digital imaging software for the volume package photography market; school, sports and dances.

In addition to the professions’ leading digital imaging software, PhotoLynx, Inc. also works with individual companies to produce custom needed software.

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Goodbye My Friends……

Hi Everyone,

It’s been over four years since I started work at PhotoLynx.  I have enjoyed my tenure with PhotoLynx, but have decided to step down as General Manager and return back to my roots.  As many of you know, I helped operate a school picture company for most of my professional life, prior to becoming General Manager at PhotoLynx.

I have always considered every PhotoLynx client as a friend. I am going to miss working on a regular basis with my friends.  Over the last several years I have gained much insight and knowledge by working with such a great group of friends.  But, I know that I will still continue to see many of you at trade shows throughout the upcoming years.

I believe that PhotoLynx Software is the best there is for School and Sports volume photography.  As I move into my future, I will be still be connected to all of you as a PhotoLynx user.

Sincerely,

Michael Stevens

Wireless Shutter Release

Here is the latest toy I’ve played with.  This works really cool!

Before you are tempted by one without an antenna, think twice.  The antenna doubles as a hair placement tool.  It can move little hairs around that would normally stick to your fingers and it helps you keep your distance from your subjects.  Keep it in your hand and you won’t ever fumble for the shutter release on the camera and miss that perfect shot!

Remote Shutter Release

I found this one on Ebay for most of the newer Nikons.