Happy Holidays!

We hope that you've checked everything off your list and can finally sit back, relax, and enjoy the season.

We know we say it all the time, but we only do that because it's true. We love our jobs, mostly because we get to work with people like you. There's an old saying that you may be familiar with:

"All things have beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~Confucious

You and your fellow customers of iPrintfromHome.com are the kind of people who see it. You see it, take notice, and then capture a little bit to share with the world. When you get something really good, you send it off to us to help you turn that vision into a print. We're so happy that you've chosen to include us in your creative process. It really is a pleasure working with you and getting the chance to see some of the beauty that you capture.

From our family to yours, we wish you the very best this holiday season and in the coming year.

Happy Holidays!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

You've still got time!

It's getting close to Christmas and we are getting lots of calls asking if it's too late to order prints in time to give as gifts. The answer is, you still have time!

At iPrintfromHome.com, our standard turnaround time for Photographic Prints is as follows: if you place your order by 6am EST, we have it ready for shipping the same day, Monday through Saturday. Any order that comes in on Sunday will be shipped on Monday.

Please note that the turnaround time for Giclee Fine Art Prints is 3 business days (weekdays), and that the daily production cut-off is 6am EST.

Please also note that requesting mounting (or stretching) services can add up to 3 business days to your turnaround time.

If you're planning on ordering before the 23rd - which we would encourage (hint, hint) - please feel free to choose whichever shipping method meets your needs:

* FedEx Ground - $6 (FREE if your order totals $30 or more)
* FedEx Ground to Canada - $18
* FedEx 3-Day - $10
* FedEx 2-Day - $12
* FedEx Standard Overnight - $20
* FedEx Priority Overnight - $25
* FedEx Priority Saturday - $35.

For more specific information about each shipping method, please click here.

Here's what you need to do if you're really waiting until the last minute:

If you order Photographic Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 23rd and choose FedEx Priority Overnight Saturday so that you receive your order on December 24th. NOTE: Requesting mounting and or stretching service will add 3 days to your turnaround time.

If you order Giclee Fine Art Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 21st and choose FedEx Priority Overnight Saturday so that you receive your order on December 24th. NOTE: Requesting mounting and or stretching service will add 3 days to your turnaround time.

We will be closed December 24-26.

Happy Holidays!!

You've already got the perfect gift.

If you've been in any shopping malls lately, you've probably noticed that things are getting a little crazy out there. Good thing you've already got the perfect gift.

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little bit of yourself. Nothing could be better.

As you know, you'll also be able to submit your order online from the comfort of your home or studio.

Happy Holidays!

from,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Children's Art Show

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present a Children's Art Show featuring student work from Autistic Services, Inc.

When: Opening Reception: Thursday, December 1st, 2011 5-8pm
Performance by No Words Spoken at 5:30pm

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150

SHOW RUN: December 1-February 3, 2012

Pictures Make Great Presents

You've spent a lot of time creating beautiful images. You've poured your heart and soul into your work. This holiday season, when you're thinking of all the people you're thankful for, consider giving them a little piece of yourself. Nothing could be better.

Happy Holidays!

From,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is our very favorite time of year at iPrintfromHome.com. Thanksgiving is all about appreciating what you have and celebrating your gifts with people you care about.

Whenever we think about the things we're most thankful for, our thoughts always turn to you and your fellow customers. We're really happy that you've chosen to work with us and we look forward to working together for years to come.

At iPrintfromHome.com, we aim to provided you with a service that delights you and never takes you for granted. Today, we want to take the time to stop and say, "Thank You". We really appreciate your support.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks,
Sara, George & the iPrintfromHome.com team

Photo Cards: creative possibilities

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means greeting cards may be on your mind.

We get a ton of requests for printing folded greeting cards. Unfortunately, printing on card stock is a totally different printing process than photographic or giclee fine art printing, so we can't just print them up anytime we want. We've looked into finding a good partner to offer the services, but haven't found one yet that meets our criteria in terms of quality, turnaround & guarantee. Until we do, we'd be happy to help you make photo cards.

We've got some great ideas (that many of you are already using) that we think can make for some really attractive and high quality cards.

Combining Images and Text:
Using Photographic Paper to make your promo prints, invitations and greeting cards can help you cut through all the clutter and make something that really stands out.

I (Sara) got married this past August. Here are some examples of invitations I sent out for my "Save the Date", engagement party and bridal shower.

All of the images were created by combining a single image with text in PhotoShop. I created 5x7 images, ordered 5x7 prints from those images and then sent the prints to my guests in greeting card envelopes that I picked up from an office supply store. Easy peasy. :)

Because the photo cards are more than just invitations, because they feature actual photographs, people seem to save them. While greeting cards eventually get tossed, photographic prints are put on display.



For information regarding file preparation, please click here.

Premade Photo Mount & Frame Cards:
We have heard from a few different customers that they purchase photographic prints from iPrintfromHome.com and then insert them into premade photo frame cards.
You can purchase these types of premade cards from a variety of vendors. Here are two sources that we've heard good things about: Blick Art and RediMat.

DIY Photo Cards:
If you're the creative type (and, we know tons of you are!), you might be interested in a more crafty approach. click here to watch a video that we found on About.com where Rebecca Ludens gives step-by-step instruction for creating your own photo cards.

Best Practices:
We've included sample images in this article to give you some ideas. But, many of you have some great designs that you've been ordering that we would love to share with your fellow customers. We'd like to create a page on the site where people can share their ideas and tips about creating photo cards, invitations and posters combining images and text. If you have a design or tip that you'd like to share, please contact us to let us know.

Happy Creating!!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Website Improvements

We launched a new version of our homepage! Check it out and let us know what you think.

Almost every decision that we make around here is based on customer feedback. If you have an idea or a question or some constructive criticism, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.

Click here to send us an e-mail and let us know what you think.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Jennifer Jackson

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Jennifer Jackson.






Jennifer Jackson
Photographer
Chicago, IL

What do you do?
During the day, I teach art at New Trier high school in Winnetka, Illinois. We still have wet darkroom, which is really fabulous. I also teach drawing and painting, but my heart is photography. I love, love teaching what I adore to the future generations.


On the weekends and evenings, I create fine art photography primarily with my plastic cameras and my twin lens reflex. My photography documents places I have travelled and the aesthetics of architectural facades or evolving landscapes. I am an exhibiting artist and iPrintfromHome always has my back when it comes to printing outside the darkroom. I also own my own photography business called,

jennography is...
jennifer jackson photography (jennography.net)

I photograph weddings, portraits and events with my Nikon D700. I rely on iPrintfromHome for my printing because of their quality and efficiency.

How do you do it?
(re. teaching) I breathe. My husband reminds me to do so all the time; he teaches at New Trier too, so he knows the drill. I organize. I love color coded lists and calendars. Most weeks I'm working seven days a week so things can get a bit crazy. Two words: google calendar!

>My art making and business philosophy is simple. Document truthfully. Adapt to situations, don't force them to adapt to you. I shoot film as much as possible because I believe in traditions; I also embrace innovations and have enjoyed the marriage between film and digital. For post-process I want my b&w photography to look eloquent (even if the subject matter isn't), I keep my edits simplistic. I want my color photography to be bold so I tend to cross-process my film (accentuates the color). I always follow my intuitions and trust that all the years in art school and teaching art will lead me on the right path.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
I was first introduced to iPrintfromHome when I was in grad school. I needed digital slides for my day lab. I was making poloroid transfers and lifts and wanted to use some of my old negatives. I was blown away by the quality, price, and speed. I have been hooked ever since and spread the word about this amazing company whenever I get the chance. I have used iPrintfromHome for all of my printing. I trusted them to print my solo graduate exhibition, wedding photography, and portraits. I think I would cry buckets and buckets if they ever went away...so please don't!! I have tried other companies and they pale in comparison. Thank you for all of the years of amazing prints--you make my art sing!

Contact Information:


Jennifer Jackson
jennography.net
jennograph.blogspot.com

Understanding Resolution and DPI

Digital images are made up of dots (pixels). And, the more dots a digital image has, the clearer the image, which is why you want to use high resolution (lots of dots) images to make Photographic Prints and Fine Art Prints.

We have prepared an article titled "Understanding DPI and Pixel Dimensions" to help you prepare your digital files to get the best possible Photographic Prints and Fine Art Prints. The article provides information about the meaning of DPI and explains how the pixel dimensions of a digital file will impact the clarity and resolution of prints that you produce from that digital file

Please click here to download the article "Understanding DPI and Pixel Dimensions"

Printing Options - Paper Surfaces and Printing Processes

At iPrintfromHome.com, we offer 8 different types of prints. We're regularly asked to explain the difference between the various options. Please read on to learn more about the Printing Processes we use and the choices you have when you order prints from iPrintfromHome.com.

We use two different printing processes at iPrintfromHome.com: (1) Photographic Printing and (2) Giclee or Photo Inkjet printing.

Photographic Prints
Our Photographic Prints are traditional Photographic Prints. They are printed by exposing light sensitive paper with light and then running the paper through a chemical process. There is no ink involved in the process. These prints can be described as Silver Halide Photographic Prints, Chromogenic Photographic Prints or C-Prints.


We proudly use Kodak Professional Supra Endura VC Digital Paper to print all of our Photographic Prints. This paper offers an extraordinary color gamut and state-of-the art image stability. Photographic Prints are available in four different surfaces: Glossy, Lustre, Matte and Metallic.


Giclee or Photo Inkjet Prints
Our Giclee and Photo Inkjet prints are made by applying ink to paper. We use Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks to produce our Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints. These prints are available in Somerset Velvet, Canvas, Glossy & Lustre.

Cost Difference Explained
Many people assume that the higher price of the Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints means a higher quality print. However, the answer actually has to do with production costs.

The Photographic Printing process has been highly optimized for a digital workflow, meaning that it takes a lot less hand holding to make a Photographic Print than it does to make a Giclee or Photo Inkjet Print. We also don't need to spend any money on inks because there is no ink involved in the Photographic Printing process. Whenever we save money, we always pass those savings on to you in terms of lower prices.

Archival Quality Prints
According to Kodak's website, you can expect Kodak Supra Endura Photographic Prints to last 100 years in typical home display, 200 years in dark storage, and 1 to 5 years in commercial display.

According to Whilhelm Research, you can expect our Giclee and Photo Inkjet Prints to last over 60 years in typical home display, over 100 years in dark storage, and more than 30 years if displayed unframed.

Choices, Choices
Choosing the best finish for a particular purpose is really a matter of personal preference. The best way to learn about the different finishes is to actually see them for yourself. That's why we include our Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit with every customer’s first order (unless the order is a drop shipment to a client!).

We also regularly see customers ordering the same image on a few different surfaces to see for themselves how their images are reproduced by the various printing processes.

For a full listing of Print Sizes and Surfaces available at iPrintfromHome.com, please go to iPrintfromHome.com/Pricing

Money Tree

This fall, while most businesses will be trying to entice you to send them your money, we’d like to offer you some of ours.

That’s right, we want to give you money. :o)

When you refer your friends and family to iPrintfromHome.com, you will be eligible to receive "Thank You Dollars," which you can then apply towards future iPrintfromHome.com purchases.

How to Earn "Thank You Dollars"
You will earn $2 in "Thank You Dollars" when your friend creates an account at iPrintfromHome.com and enters your name in the "Referred by" entry box. You will receive another $10 when they place their first order. As you earn "Thank You Dollars," they will be automatically deposited into your account and you will receive notification by email.

We're also running a New Customer Promotion that you are welcome to share with your friends. For more information, go to www.iPrintfromHome.com/NewCustomerPromotion

Thanks in advance for spreading the word about iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

iPrintfromHome Workshop

iPrintfromHome Workshop:
The Nuts and Bolts of Digital Photography
taught by Mary Lou Frost

Have you noticed that your digital camera has many features that you’re not using? Here’s a chance for hands-on assistance.

Bring your camera and manual to class to learn how to access the features of your digital camera and improve the quality of the images that are printed, emailed or uploaded to a website.

Example of low contrast image
and corresponding histogram:



Example of better contrast image
and corresponding histogram:



You will receive hands-on assistance in class, receive printed notes for review between classes and have the opportunity to share images in class so that everyone can increase his or her skill as a digital photographer.

The instructor, Mary Lou Frost, is a retired teacher who has been presenting digital photography workshops in the Buffalo area and in Colorado during the summer. She is known for her skill in meeting students at their level and helping them to become more skillful photographers.

The course will run over two meetings: September 20th & 27th from 6-8pm.
Contact us at (800) 736-8652 or info@iPrintfromHome.com to reserve your spot. Class size limited to 12 people. Cost: $25 (both nights included). Each student will receive $25 in iPrintfromHome credit to carry out assignments.

Put Your Walls to Work

Well, what are you waiting for?

Put those walls to work!


The walls in your home are the walls of your own private gallery.

You are both curator and artist.

Seize hold of every opportunity you have to show the world what you can do.

You've already done the hard part. Now it's time to show off.


Click here for a full list of print sizes offered at iPrintfromHome.com.

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Shelley Zatsky

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with artists and photographers from across the United States and Canada. We're inspired everyday by the images that they send to us and by the stories they share.

In our "What, How & Why" interview series, we take a closer look at some of these fascinating people.

We've asked each participating artist or photographer three simple questions:

1. What do you do?
2. How do you do it?
3. Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Please read on to find out more about Shelley Zatsky.




Shelley Zatsky
Photographer
Melrose, MA

What do you do?
I have been taking pictures for almost 20 years. I have a BFA in Photography from CalArts and an MFA from Tufts University/SMFA, Boston. I photograph library materials for Harvard University for my day job and I photograph historical architecture for my current personal project.

How do you do it?
I use a Hasseblad medium format camera with a 60mm lens. I travel to various sites that have been listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered lists to take pictures. I'm interested in impermanence as how it relates to architecture. I've been working on it for 6 years and I'm currently trying to raise money on Kickstarter to continue with this project.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?
I started using iPrintfromHome to turn digital files into slides, I continue to use them because of the great customer service and awesome product they deliver. I'm hoping my Kickstarter Campaign is successful so I can get all of the editions printed with iPrintfromhome!

Contact Information:

Shelley Zatsky
shelleyzatsky.com
Kickstarter Campaign
veganfavorites.com

Ordering Non-Standard Sized Prints

Although we may not explicitly offer the print size you need, as long as it fits within one of the sizes that we do offer, you can get exactly what you want.

All that it takes is a little file preparation. We've provided step by step instructions for you here.

Once you have downloaded the article, please reference the section titled "Ordering Non-Standard Sized Prints" (pg. 7).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us here.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Identity: A Photographic Collection by Marcus L. Wise

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present Identity: A Photographic Collection by Marcus L. Wise.

When: Opening Reception: Friday, April 29, 2011 6-9:30pm
Show runs April 29-June 3, 2011

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Artist’s Statement:
“Identity” is an abstract autobiography of my experience as an outsider. I grew up the only non-white kid in my suburban community. I came out publicly at school and at home at the age of 15. I dropped out, moved out, and became a part of Buffalo’s fringe communities- gay youth, and drug culture. I was always on the outside of the mainstream. Others defined my identity by what I was not to them.

It wasn’t until much later in life that I accepted the things that make me different, and chose to celebrate them. In “Identity”, I have created mini-installations that form abstract landscapes or stories that suggest and reflect the solitary beauty of being divergent, different, misunderstood.

Wise is the Owner of 464 and Blink Galleries in Buffalo and is the President of the Emerging Leaders in the Arts Buffalo. Wise, a University at Buffalo graduate, grew up in Hamburg NY, and has lived in the city of Buffalo for the past 18 years.

To view his prior works, visit his website at: www.MarcusLWisePhotography.com or view his gallery site at www.MINDWEB.us .

SHOW RUN: April 29- June 3, 2011
complimentary beverages and snacks. Ample free private parking.

iPrintFromHome Gallery (also known as Campos Photography)
1016 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Near Sheridan

For more information:
716.983.2112 / MINDWEB.us@mac.com

New Cropping Tool

You can now crop your images to your exact specifications while placing your order at iPrintfromHome.com. Using the zoom buttons along with drag & drop functionality, you can set your own custom crop and preview the changes in real time.

When placing an order in the iPrintfromHome.com traditional ordering system, click on "View/Edit Order" prior to proceeding to the checkout. When you make changes to your Printing Preferences, you will be able to see how those changes will affect your order by viewing onscreen preview images. You will also be able to zoom in & out and drag your image into position within the given print size.

This will give you the opportunity to experiment with different cropping and border options, to see what you like best, prior to proceeding to the checkout.

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the tools available on the "View/Edit Order" Screen at iPrintfromHome.com.



Photo Credit: Dylan Buyskes of Onion Studio.

Using the "View/Edit Order" Screen

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the tools available on the "View/Edit Order" Screen at iPrintfromHome.com.

When placing an order in the iPrintfromHome.com traditional ordering system, click on "View/Edit Order" prior to proceeding to the checkout. When you make changes to your Printing Preferences, you will now be able to see how those changes will affect your order by viewing onscreen preview images.

The newest improvement to this page is that you are now able to set a "custom crop". You will be able to zoom in & out and drag your image into position within the given print size.

This will give you the opportunity to experiment with different cropping and border options, to see what you like best, prior to proceeding to the checkout.

Photo Credit: Dylan Buyskes of Onion Studio.

Pixie Girls in Tutus

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present Pixie Girls in Tutus, featuring photography by Shelley Kuhn.

When: Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5-8pm
Show runs March 30-April 22, 2011

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Artist’s Bio:
I have always enjoyed photography. For as long as I can remember, I have always been entranced by how professionals created such beautiful art!

Back in 2000 I entered a photo into the Kodak Y2K Digital Quilt and, surprisingly, I won one of the categories. From that moment on there was a fire in me that I could not put out. I had to learn everything I could about photography, and so my journey to becoming a professional began.

Over the course of 2 years, I learned all I could and experimented in different styles until I found a genre that I liked, and it happened to be portraiture. I have come to realize that I absolutely LOVE what I do. I love being able to have a family, or better yet a child, in my studio or to be on a location shoot and let them have fun in front of my camera! I try to build a relationship with my clients, to let them know that I value them as a person and as a client.

I have been published in Drum Magazine with a portrait of a local Buffalo Drummer Nick Mason and I have been published as well in The National Black Belt Magazine when I covered their 2009 Annual Grand Championship Tournament. Over the years I have helped out with different area photography organizations such as the Buffalo Photography Meetup Group and the Buffalo Modeling Meetup Group, both of which I was an assistant organizer. During this time I began to focus more on what I love to shoot and it became clear that it was families and children.

This brings me to the show that I am featuring at iPrintfromHome.com! I have yet to see another photographer in the WNY area that has done as many Tutu shoots as I have done and I aim to be the best in our area that I can be. So if you are looking to have your little princess dress up for me and have me capture her innocence and attitude to be remembered for a lifetime, or if you just want some memories of your family to be captured and shared with others, then please contact me at shelley@shelleykuhnphotography.com to set up an appointment for a studio or location shoot.

Drop Shipping Services

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to offer drop shipping services so that you can send your orders directly to your clients. All you need to do is select “Drop ship to my client/friend” when you select your shipping address during the order placement process.

If you select to have your order drop shipped, your order will be shipped without an invoice or any promotional materials. We will also remove our company name from the return address and send your package in a plain mailer or box without any identifying markings.

For Photographic Prints, we typically include "backprinting" on the back of each print, which includes the name of your file (if the file name is not too long) as well as your iPrintfromHome.com order number. If you do not want backprinting on your prints, please send us an email immediately after your order has been placed to let us know and we will gladly accommodate your request.

We're always looking to improve our services and many of our improvements come as a direct result of customer requests. If you have any suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'd love to hear what you have to say.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Life on a Coral Reef

What: Life on a Coral Reef, photography by Mary Lou Frost

When: Opening Reception: Friday, March 4, 2011, 5-8PM
Artist's talk at 7pm
Show runs March 4 – March 25, 2011

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150


iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present Life on a Coral Reef, featuring photography by Mary Lou Frost.

Artist’s Bio:
I enjoyed photography as a hobby, in a rather casual way, for most of my adult life. After I turned 50 I became more adventurous and began scuba diving which led me to underwater photography, something I have enjoyed for 27 years.

During the past 10 years I have turned my attention almost fully to digital
photography. My images have been exhibited at the Buffalo Museum of Science, The Amherst Center for Senior Services and have received recognition in competition. In 2009, I received the Kodak Award for Photographic Excellence from the Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Clubs and the Dorothy Ralph Essay Trophy from the Science Museum Camera Club. I am currently president of the Science Museum Camera Club where I have made presentations on the techniques of digital photography.

I have become an instructor in photography for Elderhostel at sites in Utah and Colorado administered by the Pingree Park campus of Colorado State University. I am also presenting workshops in digital photography at the Amherst Senior Center and other sites in Western New York.

If you are interested in booking a workshop, please contact me at mfrost@roadrunner.com.

Love is in the Air - part 3

Thank you for making this "Love is in the Air" campaign such a success. We're sending out "Thank You Dollars" every day. And we're gaining Facebook fans at a pretty good clip.

(Click here to read about the $50 credits we'll be giving out at the beginning of March)

In this last installment, we want to tell you about a couple tools you can use to spread the word about iPrintfromHome.com and pad up those "Thank You Dollars" accounts.

Request a Custom Link
We would be happy to provide you with a custom link to post on your website, blog, Facebook page, etc. The link will contain tracking information so that we can automatically credit you for any new customers who come to our site and register as a result of clicking on your link.



To request a link for your website, please click here to send us an e-mail.

New Customer Promotion
When you recommend our services to your friends, let them know about our New Customer Promotion. All new accounts created at iPrintfromHome.com are eligible for a $10 account credit

Although you won't be able to get the $10 "New Customer" credit, you can use this offer to spread the word about our services and entice people to try us out. For each person that you send to iPrintfromHome.com, you can earn up to $12.00 in account credit.

Tell your friends to enter “TWEET-your name” (i.e. Tweet-Jane Doe) in the registration box when they create their accounts. This way we can give you credit for the referral (see "Thank You Dollars" program) and give your friend the $10 new customer credit.

As always, thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

P.S. If you haven't done so already, make sure you "Like" our page on Facebook before February 28th so that you're entered to win a $50 credit at iPrintfromHome.com!

Enter to Win (Love is in the Air - part 2)

As part of our "Love is in the Air" celebration, we're running a special promotion to thank our Facebook fans.

"Like" our page on Facebook by February 28th and you will be entered to win $50 in account credit at iPrintfromHome.com.


During the first two weeks of March, we will award one $50 account credit every weekday to one of our Facebook fans. The winner will be chosen randomly and you can only win once.

Did you already like our page? You're already entered!

Not on Facebook? You can earn up to $12 in account credit any time you want, just by getting one of your friends to sign up at iPrintfromHome.com. Check out our "Thank You Dollars" program.

We'll start awarding the $50 credits on March 1st. Make sure you "Like" our page by February 28th! Go to Facebook.com/iPrintfromHome.com.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Love is in the Air - part 1

We couldn't be happier about the fact that you share your stories about your experiences with our company in your blog entries, on your Facebook pages and in your conversations with friends and family. Not only are you helping us help more people, but you're also allowing us to spend more of our time working on improving our products and services, rather than spending time & money on traditional advertising.

During the month of February, we like to take the opportunity to say "THANK YOU!" for all of your help and also to remind you of some of the programs we have in place to help facilitate the work you do to spread the word about us.

Starting with this one, we're going to send you an eNewsletter each week in February, highlighting different aspects of our "Thank You Dollars" program. First, we'd like to start out with a simple description of the program itself:

Thank You Dollars Program
At iPrintfromHome.com, we run a "Thank You Dollars" program where we award current customers iPrintfromHome account credit for referring new customers.

If you send us a new customer, you will earn $2 in "Thank You Dollars" when your friend creates an account at iPrintfromHome.com and enters your name in the "Referred by" entry box. You will receive another $10 when they place their first order. As you earn "Thank You Dollars," they will be automatically deposited into your account and you will receive notification by email. Basically, it boils down to $12 in account credit for each customer that you send to iPrintfromHome.com, which you can then apply towards future orders.

This program runs all the time and there are no limits to how many Thank You Dollars you can earn.

iPrintfromHome.com Ambassador Center
Once you start successfully referring customers, we'll send you an e-mail invitation to become an official iPrintfromHome.com Ambassador. As an Ambassador, you can take advantage of various tools we've made available to help you spread the word about iPrintfromHome.com and you'll get sneak peeks on promotions and new products. For more information about our Ambassadors Program, please click here.

As always, thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com! Thank you for your help spreading the word about our services. Keep your eyes peeled for part 2 and 3 of this eNewsletter series.

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Urban Thermodynamics

iPrintfromHome.com is pleased to present Urban Thermodynamics by Buffalo photographer, Chuck Alaimo. This new body of work is an exploration into the beauty we take for granted in our urban world. The exhibit will be his first show with iPrintfromHome.com and will be comprised of small to medium pieces using various techniques of HDR processing. The opening reception of Urban Thermodynamics will be held at iPrintfromHome.com on January 28th, from 5-9. The exhibit will be on display through February, 19th and is free and open to the public.

Chuck Alaimo’s pieces will feature a technique and processing known as HDR photography (High Dynamic Range). Using this technique Chuck creates images full of color and wonder, possessing an almost supernatural glow.
Within Urban Thermodynamics, Chuck explores the urban world in search of the innate beauty in our everyday environment. From the well-known landmarks, to a dusty alley, Urban Thermodynamics is sure to produce images that make the eyes pop and the senses tingle.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Chuck Alaimo is a promising talent currently working as a freelance Photographer. Chuck has been gaining attention on the strength of his unique approach and abilities as a live band and event photographer. In the fall of 2009, he had his first solo exhibition Within the Moment, at 464 Gallery on Amherst St in Buffalo, NY.

What: Urban Thermodynamics, exhibition by Chuck Alaimo: A celebration of Buffalo’s urban treasures using an extreme approach to HDR photography.

When: Opening Reception: Friday, January 28, 2011, 5-9PM
Show runs through January 28 – February 19, 2011

Where: iPrintfromHome.com/Campos Group
1016 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150

New & Improved "View/Edit Order" Page

Watch this video for a brief introduction to the New & Improved "View/Edit Order" Screen at iPrintfromHome.com.

When placing an order in the iPrintfromHome.com traditional ordering system, click on "View/Edit Order" prior to proceeding to the checkout. When you make changes to your Printing Preferences, you will now be able to see how those changes will affect your order by viewing onscreen preview images.

This will give you the opportunity to experiment with different cropping and border options, to see what you like best, prior to proceeding to the checkout.

There will be more improvements to come in 2011 - keep your eyes peeled!

Photo Credit: Dylan Buyskes of Onion Studio.

New Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit

This past winter we introduced an updated version of our Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit. We've given out a bunch, but many of you are still working off the older version. If you would like to receive a new one, please click here to enter your request.

Our Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit serves two main purposes. I bet you already know what they are….

First, it’s a sample pack of the various papers that we use to make prints here at iPrintfromHome.com. We think it’s important for you to see an actual sample of the papers (and hold them in your hand and up to the light, etc.) so that you can get a good idea of which paper would best suit your purposes. This is the first time that we're including samples of the Canvas and Photo Inkjet Papers in the kit. We're excited to be able to show you a complete sampling of the various papers that are available.

We’ve also printed a Calibration Control Image on each sample piece of paper so that you can compare how the same image is reproduced by different papers and production processes. This should help you make your decision between the various types of papers.

The digital file that we used to print the Calibration Control Image on each piece of paper is also available for download on our website. This brings us to the second intended use for the Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit. After you download the Calibration Control Image, you will be able to compare the digital file that you see on your computer screen to the print you are holding in your hand. If the colors match, then you’re all set. If they don’t, then you’ll want to make some adjustments to your files or your monitor to ensure that your prints meet your expectations.

If you would like to receive a new Paper Sampler and Calibration Kit, please click here to enter your request. Please keep in mind that if the response is overwhelming, there may be delays. However, we will send your kit out as soon as possible.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Happy New Year!

Each year, when we look back at what we've done the last 12 months and try to figure out what worked & what didn't, patterns emerge that help us focus our energies moving forward.

One of the most interesting projects we worked on in 2010 was the "What, How, Why" interview series. We asked fourteen artists & photographers 3 simple questions: (1) What do you do? (2) How do you do it? (3) Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com? The end result was a series of 14 mini profiles featuring a wide range of talented folks and some very cool imagery. Looking back at the individual stories, we keep finding ourselves thinking how lucky we are to have the opportunity to work with such interesting & talented people. If you missed any of the stories, or you'd like to take a second look, click here to read more.

Another big project that we worked on this year came about as a result of listening to and acting on your suggestions: we nearly doubled the size of our product offerings. In July 2009, we introduced a whole bunch of square sizes, panoramic sizes & some other non-standard sizes. We also started offering mounting and laminating services, which has been a great success. We still have a host of options that we'd like to make available and we're working on improving the ordering system constantly. There will be new additions & improvements to come in 2011. Keep your eyes out for our eNewsletters and please don't hesitate to contact us with your suggestions.

The pattern that we see emerging, both in the examples discussed above and other projects we work on daily, is a real focus on developing and supporting this community of artists and photographers that make up the iPrintfromHome.com family. We really love working with you. All of you, whether you spend your time behind cameras, in front of easels, or chasing your kids with your point-and-shoot in hand, all share something very special in common. You see beauty in the world and can't help but share it. We know that you have plenty of choice out there, and we're so happy that you choose to share your images with us.

From your loyalty and your support it is clear that you continue to understand the power of working with a team that is intent on helping you get exactly what you want. Thanks for giving us the opportunity and for trusting us with the process of imaging your imagination.

As much as we have enjoyed this last year, we feel like kids, bubbling with excitement, anticipating the year to come.

As always, thank you for your continued support of iPrintfromHome.com!

Happy New Year!

Thanks,
George, Sara & the iPrintfromHome.com team