Posted by TJ Dinsmoor on Wed, Jul 07, 2010 @ 04:15 PM
July Featured Photographer - Pat Hitt
Pat Hitt of YouNique Photography in Mukwonago, Wis. is named the featured photographer for July 2010. Please continue to read more on Pat, his photographic experience and view some sample images.
July Special - Free Wallet Prints
Use coupon code JULY10 to receive 8 free wallet photo prints when you order $40 or more. Now is the perfect time for wallet-sized prints because of the busy senior portrait season! *When ordering through ROES please include the coupon code in the instructions area. Photographers can create their own wallet signatures using ROES or LabPrints. If you prefer to create your own signatures in Adobe Photoshop, crop your image to 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" and be sure to keep your text 1/4" from all edges. Save at 250 ppi. Download our wallet signature template.
New Changes!
Be sure to check out The Lab Apollo site in the upcoming weeks as we will be implementing some new changes and offering new products! Don't worry all the ordering systems and previous products will still be the same. However, you will see a facelift to the site giving it a fresher look.
Also in the works is you will soon have the ability to order picture frames for photo prints and other mounted photo products! We will be including a HUGE selection of frames so please stay tuned to learn more!
Posted by TJ Dinsmoor on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 @ 11:13 AM
The Lab Apollo has brought back the MADness. Check out our deals on photo products and our online storefront service - Photo Boutique. To learn more about Photo Boutique please visit http://thephotoboutique.com.
Posted by TJ Dinsmoor on Tue, Feb 16, 2010 @ 09:21 AM
Photo Printing
Apollo can produce everything from wallets to continuous-tone, laser-output prints
stretching 30 inches wide and 50 feet long — on time and with the highest quality level possible. Choose from our standard Kodak E-surface, metallic or glossy photo paper printed in color or black and white. Sepia, blue and pink tones are also available for clients who want a different look.
February Photo Prints Special
Don't forget that February is 30% OFF 16"x20" photo prints and larger. Use just the coupon code PRINT1620. If ordering through ROES, use the coupon code in the comments section just before checkout.
Marketing Suggestions
Give your studio a facelift. Showcase your photographic work that will awe your customers as they walk into your studio. By putting up work, your customers can get more ideas about how they want their shoot to go by looking at how other photo shoots went. Looking for a different look? Try prints on our different paper types or color options.
Posted by TJ Dinsmoor on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 @ 10:29 AM
Award Winning Illuma Folded Card Line
If you're looking to print
holiday photo cards for your clients, make sure to check out full line of both photographic and press printed products. You will not find better quality cards anywhere, especially with these great prices. Our flat cards are great for invitations and note reminders too. All flat cards come with matching envelopes.
Marketing Tip for Studios
Holiday photo cards can be used to increase sales by emailing clients who had family photo shoots or children portrait photos taken this year and inform them that they can order their holiday greeting cards through your studio. Contact our
customer service for any questions or concers.
Pearl Tuesday's
With the holiday season upon us, Apollo would like to make sure we are doing everything we can to provide you with great turnaround and the best professional quality products. In an effort to maximize our overall turnaround for you, we will print our
Pearl cards every Tuesday this year. Any orders received prior to Monday at 8:00 AM will be printed the following Tuesday
for printing and shipped on Wednesday. Card orders for all other stock types will continue to be printed daily as part of our standard workflow.
Pearl cards require a set up that is a bit more specialized and by us making "Pearl Tuesday's," it will help us streamline this process and improve our turnaround for you.
Posted by Cory Grassell on Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @ 03:03 PM
During October 2009, take advantage of our amazing autumn special. Receive
30% OFF some of Apollo's most popular products:
ImageWraps photo canvas wraps and
EchoMounts photo box mounts. ImageWraps are an ideal way to enhance artistic and scenic photography. EchoMounts are contemporary, one-of-a-kind creations that are flashy and sure to grab attention. Both photo products arrive ready to hang, making them perfect for placement in any gallery or home upon delivery. Don't forget that these products also make excellent holiday gifts, as the holiday shopping season fast approaches. Order before October ends to get your discount!
*To receive your discount online, enter coupon code AUTUMN in the coupon-code box if using the Illuma® Online Ordering System or in the instructions if using the Remote Order Entry System (ROES). The discount will appear in your printed invoice and not onscreen. Coupon code must be applied at the time of ordering. Offer excludes optional add-on features. This special expires October 31, 2009, and cannot be combined with any other Apollo promotion or discount. Other exclusions and limitations may apply.
Posted by Cory Grassell on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 @ 09:02 PM
Through September 30, 2009, receive
30% OFF memory books from Apollo Photo Imagizing. The uses for this high-quality product are endless. As we head toward autumn, consider creating a press-printed photo book of your summer vacation memories. Or start thinking about holiday gifts, as the shopping season is right around the corner. Memory books are also ideal for wedding keepsakes or coffee tables. You can also capture your children's school activities on camera and create a photo book to share with family and friends. Whatever your reason for creating a photo memory book, order before September ends to get your discount.
We offer a variety of sizes, page counts and cover types, including hard cover, soft cover, photo cover or cover with glossy jacket. With our easy-to-use software, each book can be completely customized with text and background images. We also offer templates to help design attractive books.
To receive regular monthly announcements for discounts on photo products, subscribe to our e-mail newsletter today.
*To receive your discount online, enter coupon code MEMORY in the coupon-code box of the Illuma® Online Ordering System. Coupon code must be applied at the time of ordering. This special expires September 30, 2009, and cannot be combined with any other Apollo promotion or discount. Other exclusions and limitations may apply.
-Cory Grassell
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Posted by Cory Grassell on Mon, Aug 03, 2009 @ 08:35 PM
Photo Notebooks From Apollo Photo
It's August, and that can only mean one thing: It's back-to-school season. As seniors prepare for their portraits and underclass students get ready for school photos the first week of classes, you're probably busy trying to fit it all in. Apollo has a little relief for you in the form of a monthly special that is sure to help. While going back to school may not sound appealing to students, it certainly means added business for your studio. And we'd like to enhance the opportunities for additional sales. (Plus, students will love our high-quality photo products that make going back to school a little easier to take.)
Send students back to school in style with our premium photo products. Through August, get 30 percent off* our MeNotes photo notebooks (and Mini MeNotes) and WipeOuts photo dry-erase boards as well as wallet-sized digital prints. This is an excellent opportunity for add-on sales to senior-portrait sessions or underclass back-to-school photo days at the beginning of the academic year.
*To receive your discount online, enter coupon code SCHOOL in the coupon-code box if using the Illuma® Online Ordering System or in the instructions if using the Remote Order Entry System (ROES). The discount will appear in your printed invoice and not onscreen. Coupon code must be applied at the time of ordering. Offer excludes optional add-on features. This special expires August 31, 2009, and cannot be combined with any other Apollo promotion or discount. Other exclusions and limitations may apply. A per-order minimum of $12 applies.
-Cory Grassell
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Posted by Cory Grassell on Wed, Jul 01, 2009 @ 08:17 PM
Apollo's Press-Printed Guest Book
It's a new month! As we flip the calendar to July, we also have another exciting online photo deal to pass along to our valued customers. Through July 31, 2009, get 30% off our photographic proof books, press-printed proof books and custom photo guest books. Apollo's proof books are great ways to showcase your photo samples to senior-portrait and wedding clients. Or order a premium photo guest book to help brides and grooms add a personal touch to their summer weddings. Simply upload your digital photos today at http://www.apollo-imagizing.com/ and begin customizing your unique photo products. But you have to act fast because summer is flying by, and so is this online photo deal.
To receive your discount online, enter coupon code SUMMER in the coupon-code box if using the Illuma® Online Ordering System or in the instructions if using the Remote Order Entry System (ROES); the discount will appear in your printed invoice and not onscreen. Coupon code must be applied at the time of ordering. This special expires July 31, 2009, and cannot be combined with any other Apollo promotion or discount. Other exclusions and limitations may apply. A per-order minimum of $12 applies.
-Cory Grassell
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Posted by Cory Grassell on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 @ 08:14 PM
In Milwaukee, we are privileged to host the world's largest music festival in
Summerfest, which is held outdoors at the lakefront each year during the last week of June and first week of July. This 11-day festival brings in some of the biggest names in international and local music. What better way to spend a warm summer night than by the coastal shores of Lake Michigan!?
Apollo is now offering a photo discount through July 7, 2009, when you upload and order your digital images from Summerfest ‘09. Relive the fun and excitement of Summerfest all year long with your one-of-a-kind photos. To learn more about this exclusive offer, visit our Facebook page and become a fan.
-Cory Grassell
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Posted by Cory Grassell on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 @ 08:10 PM
Be sure to highlight these dates on your calendar. This list of upcoming monthly specials will help you plan sales and promotions for your photo business or studio. Dates and promotions are subject to change without notice, so watch your monthly e-mail reminders from Apollo. Or simply keep tabs on our blog and
Facebook and
Twitter pages for updates.
And don't forget our weekly photo specials every Tuesday on Twitter! Follow our photo updates on Twitter and receive an exclusive coupon code every Tuesday, valid for one day only from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST. All orders must be placed through our Illuma Online Ordering System and should include the coupon code at time of ordering. A per-order minimum of $12 applies. Shipping is extra; however, free shipping is awarded to orders of $50 or more.
-Cory Grassell
Marketing & SEO Specialist
