Dear Photographers,
Michael Connors here from www.morephotos.com. I would like to thank each of you for all your business through the years. 2010 was a hard year for some in the industry and at MorePhotos we applaud your success and understand your concerns and fears for the future. Our goal has always been to bring you the best product and service possible.
We can tell ourselves we cannot help you stay in business but that would be a big mistake. We are not going to stand by without helping. To this end we are going to do more educational interviews with Pros which will be available at www.morephotosradio.com –no charge to you. We will be shooting video between photographers and me about marketing in general and new revenue ideas. We will work on getting more companies to post their products on www.professionalphotographysupply.com to help you keep up to date on new products and specials going on in the industry.
We want to encourage photographers to use www.morephotostalk.com so we can pin- point your concerns, and understand your needs so you will be able to share ideas with other pro shooters.
Of special interest for wedding photographers is that we are redoing the site www.weddingdetails.com to help generate more leads and bring the best information about hiring a photographer. This site attracts thousands of brides a day. We educate the couples on the benefits of hiring a Professional Photographer with your input; we did not take this lightly.
And I am very excited to announce our new site www.photoscramble.com – a photo contest software website where anyone can enter or set up a contest free right now. Down the road, there will be a hosting fee to set up a new contest, but never a charge for you, as our client. If you have not noticed we have been running, and will keep running, contests to give you a chance to win $49 MorePhotos credit. We thought it would be a fun way to introduce you to the product and get you more connected with the other photographers on the system.
One way for you to benefit from PhotoScramble is to post one photo of every senior picture and tell your clients that the one with the most votes gets a free “ipad” (Or other reward you provide). This way they get all their friends and family exposed to your work.
With all that said we need to work together. Let’s not just survive, let’s thrive as photographers. Talk to each other often and never be afraid to dream big and share ideas, especially the crazy ones. Maybe it takes looking in the mirror to dig deep and find the passion that brought you here in the first place.
A final personal note – As some of you know I lost Kitty Karr, my soul mate and business partner, to ALS this year. It has not been easy with her gone, but her words of wisdom ring clear…….
“If we stick together we can accomplish anything.”
“Thoughts are powerful” –( I have to remind myself often on this one)
“And be careful what you wish for.”
Together we will make 2011 and beyond a great time to be a photographer!
Happy New Year,
michael connors | CEO
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. I watched a good friend battle als years ago…..its a horrible disease.
Thanks for such excellent service, I’ll be looking at your new additions very soon. Here’s hoping some growth in 2011.
Rick Ciaburri
Rick,
Thank you for your kind words. I will never completely get over it. She was strong to the end and never felt self pity.
I also want you to know that you taking the time to respond warms my heart.
One of the last things she said to me is take care of the photographers and get out there share with them and help them also be the best they can be.
And with encouragement from you in this email it has start.
I hope you have the best year yet, and I’m here for you to make sure it happens.
Thank you for your business!
Cheers,
Michael Connors
Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. As individuals we often feel we are only of
ourselves. But, instead,we are a function of each other in mass. It will take time to heal your loss by sharing knowledge and experiences you had together. Kitty’s persona will live through all those she has touched. Only her physical shell has gone.
Your words of enthusiasm for the future of the wedding business are appreciated. After 45 years as a photographer I can only say I have never experienced such a complex envirenment to succeed. You say the glass is half full. I pray you are right.
GOD BLESS
Mike,
My sincerest condolences for your loss. Together you built something that has helped thousands of families to share some of the most special moments in their lives – something you can always be proud of.
Kind regards
Joe
Hi Mike sorry for your loss. I Love morephotos it keeps my website look good. Also I like to wish you a Happy Birthday.
Thanks for Everything
Joe Bober
Thank you, Thank you
I will carry your words of wisdom with me and use them when I’m feeling down.
Turned 50 on Sunday the 23rd and going to be a granddad in a couple of weeks!
Talk about starting the year off with a bang!
Cheers,
Michael
Mike,
Life is a journey and not a destination. You have inspired many, including me to reach further and get more back. You deserve an outstanding 2011 as a 50 year old grandpa and a good friend to many.
Great Luck in 2011,
DJ
Mike,
I just got around to checking the site here, and was sorry to hear about your loss. I deal with the great people at MorePhotos almost every day, as I provide support to our customers here at Pounds Labs, in Dallas, who use MorePhotos. ALS is an insidious disease, one that claimed a close friend of mine years ago. My prayers are with you and your family for an easy transition, as you replace the sadness and pain with the joyful memories of the good times you shared.
All the best,
Jim Giunta
Awesome – we’re glad you’re reading our blog Amanda!
Regards for composing “A note from Michael Connors,
CEO | Online Solution for Photographers”.
I actuallymight really be coming back for far more reading and writing comments
shortly. Thanks a lot, Caroline