Mpix Blog

March 2008 - Posts

• Live From Patty G's

  Our first ever Mpix Forum Meet-Up experience is going great. We've graciously been invited to Skiatook, Oklahoma for the weekend to learn, share ideas and finally put a face to the many screennames we read every day. It's been a pleasure to meet everyone. There is truly something here for every level of user, from lighting and posing information up to how to successfully market and promote your photography business. The teachers have been patient and informative; thank you Scott, Cort, Lowry and LaDair! There is a full day planned tomorrow of downtown wedding shots in Tulsa with Scott Plauche and many more activities throughout the weekend. We hope this will be the first of many Mpix Meet-Ups. Posted Mar 29 2008, 08:55 PM by Matt Miller with 14 comment(s)

• Folded Greeting Cards - 25% off until Tuesday, April 1st

  I had a mentor once tell me to always have a set of cards in my desk so that when the opportunity to write a personal note presents itself I would be ready.  Think of a note you received from a friend, a manager, an employee or someone in the community.  Pretty special.  Now with our Folded Greeting Card promotion you can create your own personal cards featuring your own image(s).  Take advantage of this 25% savings, and create cards that will be both personal and touching.   Detailed steps to place your Folded Greeting Card order: 1. Go to http://www.mpix.com/MpixPress/   2. Download the MpixPRESS software - if you have not already done so.   3. Once the software has been downloaded to your computer you are ready to begin.   4. Simply drag and drop the 4.25x5.75 image into the software layout. NOTICE: Please disregard the red line within the software Original file created in Photoshop. NOTICE: Text must be a minimum of 1/4" from the edge of the image   5. The re-size to fill page button must be selected to correctly fill the entire template.   6. Click the Order with MpixPRESS button  7. The image will upload and give you a proofing PDF file option. NOTICE: Please make sure to double check the proof. The black marks on each edge will indicate where the card is trimmed. Also, make sure the image fills the white bleed area. Here is an example of a file that is incorrectly sized. This will happen when the re-size to fill page option is not used. 8. Once the FTP upload has completed you will be directed to an Mpix.com login page where your items will be placed in your Mpix Press shopping cart. Click the red 'checkout' button, enter your billing information and your order will be shipped shortly.   Posted Mar 25 2008, 02:35 PM by Joe Dellasega with no comments

• WPPI...last day

  It has been an exciting two days in Las Vegas at WPPI.   The Mpix crew of Joe, Matt, Samae, and John will be wrapping up the final day.   We would love to see some of our existing customers stop by the booth. The new Bonded Cover book and Standout have been very popular at this show.  The show runs from 10:00am until 3pm.   Look us up at booth 569 and enter for a chance to win $500 in free prints!               Our friend Carey Schumacher had a great presentation on Tuesday.              Big crowd!         fun...fun...fun!       Nice job, Carey!   Posted Mar 19 2008, 10:57 AM by The Mpix Guys with 2 comment(s)

• It's Time for Business - Business Cards 50% off until Tuesday, March 18th

  One of the best ways to proactively market your business, photography or favorite organization is the trustworthy Business Card.  From now until next Tuesday (March 18th), all Business Cards are 50% off.  Order now and experience the quality and precision you get with press-printed Business Cards from Mpix!  They are fun to design, easy to order, and we'll ship to you in 24 hours! With this promotion you can order as few as 100 cards for $10.  Order 1,000 cards and pay only $50!  Pricing: For details about Business Cards - click here.   Helpful Sizing Information:   Detailed steps to place your Business Card order: 1. Go to http://www.mpix.com/MpixPress/   2. Download the MpixPRESS software - if you have not already done so.     3. Once the software has been downloaded to your computer you are ready to begin.    4. Simply drag and drop the 2.25x3.75 image into the software layout. NOTICE: Please disregard the red line within the software Original file created in Photoshop. NOTICE: Text must be a minimum of 1/4" from the edge of the image     5. The re-size to fill page button must be selected to correctly fill the entire template.   6. Click the Order with MpixPRESS button  7. The image will upload and give you a proofing PDF file option. NOTICE: Please make sure to double check the proof. The black marks on each edge will indicate where the card is trimmed.   Here is an example of a file that is incorrectly sized. This will happen when the re-size to fill page option is not used.   8. Once the FTP upload has completed you will be directed to an Mpix.com login page where your items will be placed in your Mpix Press shopping cart. Click the red 'checkout' button, enter your billing information and your order will be shipped shortly.     Final result Posted Mar 11 2008, 11:25 AM by Joe Dellasega with no comments

• How to create a custom cover within Adobe Photoshop?

  In early February, we introduced the Custom Cover Books to our line of MpixPRESS products. In their inaugural month, they have become very popular with customers. Many of our customers use Adobe Photoshop to creatively design the cover. To help in this creative process, we have set up guides for each book size available.   The custom cover guides are located at http://community.mpix.com/forums/t/65889.aspx   Below is an example on how to use the guides within Adobe Photoshop.     1. Guide in Photoshop         2. Guide/original image   Simply drag and drop the full image onto the guide template.       3. The image must fill the bleed area. Keep text away from the edges.         4. This is how the image will appear within the software. Please note: It will appear off-center in the software, but as long as you size the file correctly in Photoshop it will print centered.         5. Final result                                 Here is another example if you place an image on the back of the book.           This is how the image will appear in the software. Again, it will appear off-center.     Posted Mar 09 2008, 01:40 PM by The Mpix Guys with 2 comment(s)

• Gallery Wraps on sale through March 25th

  There has never been a better time to order a Gallery Wrap from Mpix.  We heard your request for a larger Gallery Wrap, and have had tremendous success with our new 24x36" size!  From now through March 25th, you can experience a 25% discount on any of our sizes. Gallery Wrap Sale Pricing   How to Order To place your order today for a gallery wrap, follow these simple steps: 1. Upload your image 2. Select the image from your Mpix.com My Albums page 3. Click "Order Now" 4. Enter the quantity next to the size you would like (see screen shot below) 5. Enter your billing and shipping information   How to Prepare Your Image for a Gallery Wrap We receive many emails asking how to size a print for a gallery wrap. A great rule of thumb is to over-size your print by adding 2" to each side. This allows for us to wrap the image around the 1.5" frame and also staple the print to the back of the frame. For a 24x36" print, it's best to upload a 28x40" image. !!!!!Important note!!!! Please make sure you click the Preview button to see how the image will be wrapped on the sides. You might also check out this example that shows how to size a square gallery wrap.  Enjoy Your New Gallery Wrap! Gallery wraps are printed within 1-2 business days, as they take time to dry, and then shipped straight to your front door! If you have never ordered a gallery wrap, we hope you take advantage of this special offer to experience for yourself how they can turn your beautiful photos into masterpieces for all to enjoy! Posted Mar 05 2008, 06:09 PM by The Mpix Guys with no comments

• Statuette's 25% off until Tuesday, March 11th

  With our 25% discount this is the perfect time to see how cool it is to have your image become 3-Dimensional.  Still shots look good, and in most cases, action shots look even better.    Here are just a few of the ways we have seen Statuettes used: All sports are popular. Warm Dad's heart - Dad's love Statuettes of their little dancers, cheerleaders and pom pon girls. Pets - It's amazing how many people have Statuettes of their pets at the office! Mother's Day - Moms and grandmas love seeing their babies and grandkids around the house. Boys and their toys - Motorcycles and classic cars are popular! Weddings - Those 'capture the moment' shots are great memories for the home. Vacations - We all love remembering our favorite vacation. Other?  Share with us how you will use your Statuette. Looking for great prices?  Here they are...       For more detailed information about our Statuettes, click here.  Or, click Get Started if you are ready to place your order.  Get Started   If you would like to know 'how to order', continue reading.   To order: 1. Login to the website   2. Click the add album button and name the album   3. Upload the image     4. Select the image and click the Prints button       5. Click on the image and the order screen will appear       6. Proceed to checkout     Final result     Posted Mar 04 2008, 01:04 PM by The Mpix Guys with no comments