Shutterbug Magazine Release Event featuring Phil Pantano's 'The American Worker'

Phil Pantano's photographic series "The American Worker" is the featured cover story in the February 2014 issue of Shutterbug Magazine.  The series tells the story of the hard work and service that goes into The American Dream.

Please join us to celebrate the magazine release and to see the photographic series on display.

From Phil: The February 2014 Issue of Shutterbug Magazine will be featuring a story on my photo series "The American Worker". Shutterbug is devoting 5 pages and publishing 12 of the images from the series. On top of that my photo "The Artist" with Sean Madden is being displayed on the cover. The story was written by my friend Jim Corbran.

About Shutterbug Magazine: "Shutterbug is the leading photo and imaging magazine for advanced amateur, semipro and professional photographers, and all who relate to their photography as a serious and meaningful part of their lives. Each month, Shutterbug reports on the latest tools and techniques, as well as provides creative inspiration for a wide range of photographic interests, from portraiture to the digital darkroom. Shutterbug is written by leading experts in the field – by photographers for photographers – and is dedicated to helping photographers enhance their creative potential."

What: Shutterbug Magazine Release Event featuring Phil Pantano's 'The American Worker'
When: Friday, Januray 10th from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

What, How & Why: A Closer Look - Featuring Phil Pantano

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 Phil Pantano.

Phil Pantano
Photographer
Buffalo, NY 

What do you do?

I am a photographer from the Buffalo, NY area. I started taking photos in 1968 when I was 12 years old. My mom had a decent Japanese camera and I started playing around with it and also developing and printing. I continued throughout the years, but not doing any serious work.

I got back into it about 2 years ago and have been obsessed. I am a history buff so I concentrated on taking photos of older industrial facilities that have been untouched by vandalism and graffiti. I like to see it as if a door had been shut 50 years ago and I am opening it back up after all these years. Being a fan of black & white classic movies and TV shows, including Alfred Hitchcock, shows in some of my darker more dramatic shots. I think a photo taken on an overcast and cloud dark day tells more of a story.

Up until this past Winter, I told myself that I would never take pictures of people. That was a big fear of mine. To overcome that fear I started work on a portrait project, The American Worker. I felt that if I could shoot it in my dark and dramatic style, it could work. It turned out to be a success and now I am constantly reading and watching videos on how to improve my portrait shooting.

How do you do it?

I currently shoot with a Canon 5D Mark III. I look for detail, lighting and shadows. It’s hard to describe but when I look at the subject I am photographing, I “see” what the end result will be. After that I process the photo in Photoshop to fine tune the detail and make it look how I “saw” it when I took the shot. I think selective lighting can “tell the story” the best.

Why do you use iPrintfromHome.com?

Why wouldn’t I? I am so lucky to have a fantastic place right in my backyard! I order my prints and pick them up the next day…customers order from my website and they are shipped the next day…customer service is spot on. When I’ve had a problem (because of my mistake) they have been quick to point it out and make sure it gets resolved before it goes too far. On top of that, quality is top notch and pricing is very reasonable. I have never had a complaint from any of my customers. One of my top selling photos is a highly detailed 20x30” print that always wows at any show we have done

Contact Information: 

Phil Pantano
www.greatlook.com
www.facebook.com/GreatLookPhotos

VIDEO: Sara & George get in a snowball fight and $20.13 Year End Sale

Thank you for your support of iPrintfromHome.com and for making this a great 2013 holiday season!  As we say goodbye to 2013 and look forward to the coming year, we want to have some fun.  Check out the video above for a little holiday chuckle.

The number 13 has always been a lucky number for me (Sara).  2013 was an especially wonderful year and we want to send it off in style.  We are offering a 13% discount on any order placed before the end of the year that totals at least $20.13 (not including shipping).  Limited to one discount order per customer.  To get your discount, please follow the instructions below.

Instructions: 
1. Place an order totaling a at least $20.13 (not including shipping) at iPrintfromHome.com by midnight on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. 
2. IMMEDIATELY after placing your order, send us an e-mail (here) with "2013 - 13% Off" in the body of the e-mail. 
3. Once we receive your e-mail, we will adjust your order total to account for your 13% discount.

NOTE: Limit of one discount order per customer.  We'll be closed Dec 31 and Jan 1.  So, don't worry if you don't hear back from us right away if you e-mail in on Tuesday or Wednesday.  We'll get back to everyone on Thursday, January 2nd.

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:

* USPS 1st Class - $3
* USPS Priority - $7
* FedEx Ground - $9.95
* FedEx Ground to Canada - $18
* FedEx 3-Day - $11.75
* FedEx 2-Day - $14.75
* FedEx Standard Overnight - $21.75
* FedEx Priority Overnight - $29.95
* FedEx Priority Saturday - $49.95

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 or Standard Overnight 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 or Photo Inkjet Prints: Please place your order by 6am on December 19th and choose FedEx FedEx Priority or Standard Overnight 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 24-25.

Happy Holidays!!

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,
George, Sara & the iPrintfromHome.com team

Etsy Changed the Rules! (drop shipping services)

Etsy changed the rules! Etsy sellers are now allowed to drop ship orders directly to clients.  To read more about Etsy's policy changes, please click here.

At iPrintfromHome.com, we work with a whole bunch of Etsy sellers. So this is some pretty big news for our community. Unfamiliar with Etsy?  Check it out here: www.etsy.com

We are 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 "back printing" 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 back printing 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

Opening Reception: "Buoyant" photography by Dr. Mark Donnelly

Please join us for the opening reception of "Buoyant" featuring work by Dr. Mark Donnelly. The opening event is this Thursday from 6-9pm at iPrintfromHome.

Find out more: facebook.com/event and buoyantbuffaloexhibit.com
From Mark: "Buoyant is a pictorial tribute to the resilience of Western New York, and the vibrant waterways that make it float.

From lake-to-lake, and all 35 miles in between, we as a city and a region are completely inseparable from our water. It’s a powerful force that has shaped our past and will shape our future. It's the bounce in our step, and our identity to the world.

This is a show to celebrate our waterfront's positive impact on us as part of its journey."

Complimentary snacks and drinks. Free and open to the public. Please feel free to share this event.

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Thanks,
the iPrintfromHome.com team

Who: Solo Show by Dr. Mark Donnelly
What: Opening Reception for "Buoyant"
When: Thursday, November 21st from 6-9pm
Where: iPrintfromHome.com
2630 Elmwood Ave.(entrance on Shepard)
Kenmore, NY 14217

Plan ahead. Review your archives. You already have the perfect gift.

You create beautiful images all year long. You pour your heart and soul into your work.

You might spend your time observing light and positioning yourself to take photographs at exactly the right moment. Or standing in front of an easel with paint brushes, pens & pencils.  Some of you even make your own materials. And still more of you go about your daily lives, working the 9-5 grind, but you have a keen eye and always have camera close by.

You have the gift of an artist's sensibility.  You see beauty in the world and can't help but share it.

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.

Plan ahead. Review your archives. You already have the perfect gift.

Pictures make great presents.

Try something new this holiday season - DIY Photo Cards

In this video, Sara demonstrates how to make DIY Photo Cards.

Try something new this holiday season. Take the time to create something personal, beautiful and showcase your work while you're at it.

We make cards like those featured in the video all year round. Because we're making them ourselves, we can make as few or as many as we need, and choose the perfect image for each occasion. Check out the video and give it a try. We think you'll be happy with the results.

Not only will you have a high quality photo greeting card to send out to friends and family, but you'll also be featuring your own imagery. One of the simplest things you can do to advance your artistic career is to start sending your work into the world. Let people see the images that you've created. Once you do, you'll be surprised by how quickly you'll start hearing from people who want to see more.