Order Press Printed Books Using Event Images

Did you know that you can order a press printed book using the images you’ve already posted to an event site?

Instead of uploading your images for a second time, you can save time by using event images when creating a press printed book for your client. To order a press printed book using event images, log in to the press printed book ordering system and click Order Now. Complete the first four steps and read each bullet point outlined in the fifth step. If the option to use event images is available for the size and options you chose, select the Use Event Images option. You can either search for an event or select an event from the drop down menu and your images will import in to the ordering system. When you choose to use event images in your press printed book, your photos will be printed in the order in which they are categorized on the site. A prefix will be added to your existing filename to maintain the category order. To learn more, please contact Customer Service at 877-638-7468 or customerservice@collages.net.

Website of the Week - August 25, 2008

This week's websites of the week come from Gerber & Scarpelli Photography and inkedFingers Fotography.

Barrie and Todd’s wedding portraits were photographed at several locations throughout the Chicago area. Nick Gerber of Gerber & Scarpelli Photography described the shoot as "very natural and organic." Here are a few favorite images.

Lindzi and Matt’s wedding took place in Austin, Texas. Carli Kiene of inkedFingers Fotography captured these stunning images on a bright day in August.

To view the complete events, visit our websites of the week page.

Collages.net's New Brilliance Album Collection

Collages.net is proud to introduce our newest album line – the Brilliance Collection. Brilliant Albums feature full bleed image covers printed on photographic paper with a protective laminate coating that creates a beautiful, unique metallic sheen.

With excellent lay-flat properties and a minimal page seam, Collages.net's flush mount Brilliant Albums place the focus entirely on the images. The Brilliance Collection not only offers a beautiful, innovative album style, but it also provides clients with additional choices. The photographic covers are completely customizable, providing you with total design control. From a single panoramic, full bleed image spanning both covers to a large collage wrapping around the album, the cover can be tailored to any taste, style, or occasion.

Like all of our leather bound albums, Brilliant Albums are the perfect solution for any type of event, including wedding albums, parent albums, baby albums, children’s portrait albums, maternity albums, family albums, and senior portrait albums. To order your Brilliant Album, log in to the album ordering system. For more information, contact customer service by calling (877) 638-7468 or by e-mailing customerservice@collages.net.

Tech Tip - Add or Remove Images from an Event Site

Did you know that you can add or remove images from Express Workflow and Web Workflow event sites at any time?

If you uploaded your event using the Express Workflow through collagesDesktop, please complete the following steps:

To remove images, log in to collagesDesktop and enter the workflow of your desired event. Click on the category that contains the image you would like to delete. Click the delete button (a circle with a blue X inside) and your image will be removed. To save these changes, click the Save button above your category listing.

To add images, log in to collagesDesktop and enter the workflow of your desired event. Click the Edit Event Info button and then on the Images tab. Select the option to Click Here to Browse for Images and locate the folder in which your new images are stored. Import your images and click the Finish button. Categorize your images as necessary and click the Save button to process and upload the new images.

If you uploaded your event using the Web Workflow through your Admin Area, please complete the following steps:

To remove images, log in to your Admin Area and enter the workflow of your desired event. Click on the option to Re-Organize Images and click on the Product Selector tab. Locate and highlight the image you would like to delete, click on the Delete button, and select the option to Remove Selected from Web Site. Repeat this process as needed and click the Save and then Back to Workflow buttons.

To add images, log in to your Admin Area and enter the workflow of your desired event. Click on the option to Add New Images and the upload tool will appear. Your event information will automatically populate and you will need to click the Browse for Folders button. Locate the folder in which your new images are located and add the images to the upload. Click the Upload Events button and once your images have uploaded, enter into the workflow of the event and re-organize your images as needed.

Please note: You cannot add or remove images from Full Service sites.

Website of the Week - August 18, 2008

This week's websites of the week come from Barbie Hull Photography and Reminisce Photography & Design.

Kim and Alex’s wedding took place in Vashon Island, Washington. Barbie Hull of Barbie Hull Photography captured these stunning images. Miranda Zynda-Kneeland of Reminisce Photography & Design shot the photos of the Denneau family on one of the hottest days of the summer in Bay View, Wisconsin. Here are a few favorite images.

To view the complete events, visit our websites of the week page.

Tech Tip - Create a Custom Password

When you create an event site using collagesDesktop or the Webtool, you can provide even more security on your sites by creating a custom password. Custom passwords are used as an add-on to your existing password and will not replace your original password. For example, if your existing password is 99999, you can add additional letters or numbers on to your password for one particular site. A custom password could be 99999-Smith, 99999-12345, or any combination of letters and numbers that you can imagine! Your clients will log in as they normally would, but would use the custom password you created.

To create a custom password for your event site, log in to your online Admin Area, click on the Event Manager tab, and enter the workflow of your desired event. From there, click on the Edit Event Info option. Type in your custom password as a suffix to your existing password and click the Update button and then the Back to Workflow button.

Custom passwords not only provide additional security, but yet another customizable option available on any Collages.net event site! For more information, contact customer service by calling (877) 638-7468 or by e-mailing customerservice@collages.net.

Website of the Week - August 11, 2008

This week's websites of the week come from inContrast Images and RAH Photography.

Amber’s bridal portraits were shot in Greensboro, North Carolina. Elisa Henry and Tres Brafford of inContrast Images captured these laid back bridal portraits.

Rebecca A. Hutchins of RAH Photography shot Dave and Allison's wedding at the Terra Art Gallery in San Fransisco. Here are a few favorite images.

To view the complete events, visit our websites of the week page.

Pro Tips from Candy Apple Photography

In our July newsletter, we featured a pro tip from Jennifer Evans of Candy Apple Photography. She shares how she uses Collages.net’s hosting, printing and products to improve her studio’s success.

“Collages.net has totally revolutionized the way we do business. All of our portrait sessions and weddings are posted on a Collages.net website for viewing and ordering images. At weddings, we set out event cards that display the site’s log-in information, which drives additional customers to the site after the event. Our reprint sales are great!”

To view the rest of her tip, click here.

Website of the Week - August 4, 2008

This week's websites of the week come from LaVu Photography and Wai Reyes Photography.

Harold and Terra's wedding took place in Paris. Lesley Vu of LaVu Photography shared their special day with them, and captured these beautiful images.


The Herrington family came to their photo shoot prepared with props and outfits. Here are a few images from their lifestyle session, shot by Wai Reyes Photography.


To view the complete events, visit our websites of the week page.