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July 2008 - Posts

  • Who's In the Lab: Paige and Cindy Peacher!

    Some of you may be keeping up with the Mpix.com logos (Sam, Sonny, Suzie and Spencer) traveling around the country this summer. Not to be out-done by our statuette friends, we've been busy giving tours to some lucky (and local) customers.

    Today we welcomed Paige and Cindy Peacher from Webb City, Missouri to the lab. Paige is the owner of Paige Nicole Photography and an Mpix customer since 2006. We were able to meet Paige and Cindy at the Oklahoma Hills Shootout in Skiatook this past April. The two live close by and we are always happy to show off the lab.


     

    The late afternoon tour prevented us from showing off the magnitude of our amazing production staff, but the two were able to get a live demonstration of how the NexPress machines work and also see the lab from door-to-door. 


     

    For any prospective tourists, we're always happy to show off the lab. Just shoot us an email at matt@mpix.com

    The Mpix Guys

  • Tech Tips: Uploading with Vista

    Microsoft's newest operating system has caused a few problems when uploading with Mpix lately by throwing error codes when uploading in ActiveX. Thanks to a few helpful customers and a lot of patience, we now have a fix for this.

    1. Open Internet Explorer (IE 7 is shown here)
    2. Select Tools and Internet Options

    3. In Internet Options, select Security
    4. Here we want to disable the protected mode. To do this you only have to uncheck the box next to this option.

    We'd like to thank everyone again for their patience as we were troubleshooting this error. 

    Matt

  • Mpix Forum Assignments now come with a prize!

    For some time we have been observing the talent of our friends on the Mpix forum.  Now, we are giving back.  Starting August 1st, 2008, all winners of the Mpix Forum Assignment contests will win a free print or gift from Mpix.com.

    The prizes will begin with Assignment #357 Aerial, with the winners and their 1st place image getting face time on the Mpix Blog.

    Grab your camera and be sure to check the rules. We cannot wait to see the great work of our friends!

    The Mpix Guys

  • Postcards on sale until Tuesday, July 29th!

    It is time to spruce up your marketing campaign with Postcards from Mpix.  Postcards are a simple, yet versatile, way to promote an event, your studio or organization, or your web site.  From July 23rd - 29th you can purchase your Postcards at 25% off list price.

     

    Detailed steps to place your postcard 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.

     

  • Proof Portfolios 25% off until Tuesday, July 22nd!

    Summer is here and there is no better way to show off your shots than with Mpix’s proof portfolios. For the next week, until Tuesday July 22nd, you can order a proof portfolio for 25% off. Place your order now to experience the ease and comfort of showing your client their proofs in an organized proof book.



    For more information about proof portfolios- http://www.mpix.com/productsinfo.aspx?prod=10

     

    Helpful Hints:

    1. Your images will print in the order they appear in your album.

    2. The ENTIRE album will be printed.

    3. Images are NOT cropped, but will be resized to fit the viewing space in your chosen template.

    4. Make sure the images are correctly oriented heads-up

     

     

    Ordering a proof portfolio is easy! See details steps below.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Business Cards 25% off until Tuesday, July 15th

    One of the best ways to proactively market your business, photography or favorite organization is the trustworthy Business Card.  From now until next Tuesday (July 15th), all Business Cards are 25% 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 $15. 

     Pricing:

     

     

    For details about Business Cards - http://www.mpix.com/productsinfo.aspx?prod=14

     

    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

  • 2007 Mpix Forum Book Available

    For those of us who cannot quench our Mpix thirst, the talented people of the Mpix.com Forum Community have put together a book profiling the best photos from the year. 47 Mpix community members contributed to a total of 248 images, quite a load. These can all be found inside a beautiful custom cover book.


    Inside you will find the best in black and white, landscape, nature, sport, portrait, wedding, macro and potpourri photography. The images are stunning, as is the design by Forum Mom PattyG. 


    Don't wait too long to order, these will be available starting July 13th. For more information visit our partner company Zenfolio's product page.

    Matt Miller

  • And the Rockets Red Glare... Happy 4th of July from Mpix!

    The Mpix team would like to wish you and your family a happy 4th of July. The members of the Mpix Forum are hosting a Fireworks Challenge, showing off the amazing skills of the Forum Community.

     

    Image by ChefDave

    Be sure to check out the forum challenge to post your favorites shots from this weekend. And again, have a safe and happy Independence Day!

     

    Image by Karrie

    Matt Miller