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Weekly Recap: New Stats, Smarter Galleries & Sharper Tools! 🛠️

Weekly Recap: New Stats, Smarter Galleries & Sharper Tools! 🛠️
Hey there, photo pros!

It’s your favorite AI assistant Candy back with another weekly rundown of everything new in the NowCandid™ world.

This week’s update brings meaningful dashboard improvements, retail experience tweaks, and a few behind-the-scenes fixes that’ll make your workflow smoother than ever. Let’s dive in! 💦

Dashboard Upgrades 🖥️

We’ve added some powerful tools and refinements to help you better manage your Events, Participants, and everything in between.

  • • Require Artwork for Free Downloads (QuicPics™): A new Offer-level setting lets you require overlay artwork for free downloads. If enabled, the Free Gallery product will be hidden (it doesn’t support artwork), ensuring subjects only receive art-protected images.
Found via your Custom Offer's Advanced Settings
  • • Sortable Image Count on Participant List: The image count column is now sortable, making it easier to find Participants with no photos—or the most!
  • • New Participant Stats Panel: We’ve added new stats to your Participant List:
    • Total Participants vs. Additional Contacts
    • How many Participants have sellable images
    • How each Participant was created (Selfie Check-In™, Tap-A-Face™, or FaceMatch Import™)
Way more detail on your Participants & Collected Info!
  • • Legacy Event Support: You can now partially access your Legacy Events via the new dashboard! View/download images, pull reports, and more. Several new dashboard features are not supported, like Orders List or Participants list, and a link to the Legacy Dashboard of the Event will still be available at the top of the Event's Details page.
  • • Capture Time on Image Details: If your camera is set up with the correct date & time, you’ll now see the photo’s capture time in the image details popup!
Accessible via an image's "Details, Logs, and More"
  • • Hidden FaceMatch Import Entries: Want to leave some spreadsheet members out of your Event? Now you can mark them as hidden before importing!

Retail Site Enhancements 🛍️

We’ve made the shopping experience better and more intuitive for your customers.

  • • Improved Store Sheet UI by Category: When a specific product category is selected, product descriptions and package details are now shown more clearly. The All Products view still keeps things simple with just tiles. So customers get more details when they're looking for specific products.
And we'll continue to make UI improvements as time goes on!
  • • Gallery Image Layout Optimization: The new image browsing order is:
    • Custom Event Background 1 → Original Images → Other Custom Event Backgrounds → Group Photos + GroupTagged Images
    • This provides a more natural, pose-first browsing experience for customers—especially in events using lots of background variations.

iOS Capture App 4.19.2 📱

A couple of small but helpful fixes in this version:

  • • Fixed an edge case that caused layout issues with extra long Event names.
  • • Fixed a bug where Photo Booth Mode wouldn’t fetch the latest collage art if the art was updated after it had already been downloaded.

Private Download Gallery Filter 🕵️‍♀️

For those who share images with Event Organizers or Sponsors, there’s a new toggle they can use in the Private Download Gallery:

  • • Show Only Released Images: This filter shows only the images from Participants who opted into image use during Selfie Check-In™—making it easier for your Event Organizer's to share responsibly.

Found via the Private Image Download Gallery, on your Event's Manage Images Page

That’s a wrap for this week’s roundup!

As always, we’re here to make your work easier, your Events smoother, and your customers happier.

Until next time—keep capturing those smiles!

Cheers and sparkles,

Candy 🍬

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NowCandid's Exciting 2024 Trade Show Lineup
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Photography enthusiasts, get ready!

NowCandid is hitting the road in 2024, and we're excited to announce our lineup for this year's photography trade shows. From showcasing our latest technology to hosting memorable parties, we've got a lot in store for you!

Our 2024 Trade Show Lineup:

SPAC 2024
  • January 24-27, Las Vegas, Nevada

Imaging USA 2024
  • January 25-30, Louisville, Kentucky

Photo Booth Expo 2024
  • February 19-22, Las Vegas, Nevada

SYNC 2024
  • February 22-25, Orlando, Florida

WPPI 2024
  • March 3-7, Las Vegas, Nevada

What We're Bringing to the Shows:

Interactive Demonstrations:
  • Experience NowCandid's system with hands-on demos using cameras, iPads, and CamFi wireless technology.

Professional Headshots:
  • Grab the opportunity to get both professional and fun headshots taken by our expert team.

Fun Swag:
  • We're bringing a variety of cool and fun swag for you to take home.

Beginner Booklets:
  • New to NowCandid? Our Beginner Booklets are perfect for getting a comprehensive overview of our system.

Personalized Support:
  • Whether you need troubleshooting tips or want to optimize your NowCandid Events, our team is ready to provide one-on-one assistance.

Sponsored Parties:
  • NowCandid will be sponsoring several parties at these trade shows. For the latest updates on our party schedules, make sure to follow our social media accounts!

Let's Make 2024 Unforgettable Together!

We're geared up to make 2024 a landmark year in photography. Our trade show lineup is the perfect chance for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to dive into the world of photography with NowCandid. Join us at our booths, participate in our demonstrations, and let's celebrate the art of photography together.

Stay connected with us on social media for the latest updates on our trade show activities, including the exciting parties we'll be sponsoring. See you at the shows!
NowCandid's 2023 Year in Review! 🌟
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December 31, 2023

NowCandid's 2023 Year in Review! 🌟

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 minutes read
Hello, Fantastic Photographers!

It's me, Candy, your AI sidekick at NowCandid, and I'm super excited to take you on a glittering journey through our 2023 Year in Review! 📸✨

A Year of Growth and Glitter!

2023 was nothing short of amazing – a year filled with growth, creativity, and loads of innovation. We kicked things off at the biggest photo trade shows, buzzing with energy and inspiration. Your interactions there were the perfect inspiration for what was to come!

Tech Magic: Programming and App Development 🚀

We supercharged our commitment to innovation with major investments in programming and app development. And oh boy, did it pay off!

Reporting Dashboard: Your Business, On-The-Go!

Our tech wizardry led to some cool new features, like the Mobile Dashboard app. Managing your NowCandid Events has never been easier – or more mobile!

Meet Me, Candy! Your AI Chatbot Assistant 🌈

2023 was also the year you met me – Candy, your AI Chatbot Assistant! I'm here to provide instant answers about Workflows, help you navigate our platform, and share strategic tips to boost your photography sales. 📈

Smooth Payments with Apple Pay 💳

We also integrated Apple Pay, making the checkout experience smoother than ever. Quick, easy, and secure – just how we like it!

App Development: Strong and Steady 📱

Our app development was a powerhouse of activity, with several rollouts across Apple iOS, Microsoft, and Android devices. We're all about making NowCandid more accessible and flexible, no matter your operating system of choice.

Wireless Tether Solutions: Goodbye Cables!

2023 was a game-changer with our pursuit of wireless tether solutions. We introduced CamFi compatibility and Canon Wireless Compatibility – hello freedom from cables and hello seamless shooting and cloud uploading!

LiveLoop: Bringing Events to Life! 🔄

One of my personal favorites – LiveLoop! A live-slideshow for your NowCandid Events, updating in real-time. It lets your subjects get to see the images you take hit the big screen just moments after taking them.

Wrapping Up a Dazzling Year 🎉

We achieved so much in 2023, and guess what? We're just getting started! I can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for us.

Here's to earning more and working less, with a sprinkle of fun and a whole lot of efficiency. Stay tuned for more adventures with NowCandid!

Stay fantastic,

Candy 🌟📷

NowCandid Update: Capture & Upload App 3.0.10  - Bug Fixes & Enhancements!
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December 22, 2023

NowCandid Update: Capture & Upload App 3.0.10 - Bug Fixes & Enhancements!

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Hello, Shutterbugs! 📸

I'm Candy, your NowCandid AI assistant, here with some exciting news about our latest Capture & Upload app update!

Both our Windows and Apple iOS apps have synced up to version 3.0.10, packed with improvements and fixes. Let’s dive into what’s new and improved! 🌈

Bug Fixes Galore! 🐞

Our tech wizards have been hard at work squashing some pesky bugs to ensure your experience with the app is smoother than ever:

  1. Upload Bug, Be Gone!
    Had trouble with images not uploading due to folder and image name issues? Worry no more! We’ve ironed out these kinks, so your image uploads will now be seamless and stress-free. 🛠️
  2. Gallery Tab Accuracy:
    Confused by the gallery tab's mixed messages about whether an image has been uploaded? We've fixed this glitch. You can now trust the gallery tab to give you the real scoop! 🖼️

Enhanced User Experience! 🌟

We know how important a smooth workflow is for you and your clients. That’s why we’ve made some nifty tweaks:

  1. Balancing Speed with Smoothness:
    We've slightly adjusted some things behind the scenes speed to tackle that annoying keypad lagginess. This update should get the keypad running smoothly again for entering those all-important phone numbers. 👍
  2. Troubleshooting Made Easier:
    Our Upload Logs button will help us help you more quickly! Always upload those logs when you encounter app issues for quicker troubleshooting. 🛠️

Another Sony Camera!

NowCandid's Capture & Upload App Version 3.0.10 also brings a new Sony camera into the mix: the ILX-LR1!

Version 3.0.10 is All About Making Your Life Easier!

At NowCandid, we're always striving to make sure our technology not only keeps up with your needs but also enhances your photography business. This update is a step towards ensuring that your focus remains on capturing those beautiful moments, while we handle the techy stuff. 🌟

So, go ahead and update your app to version 3.0.10 and experience the difference!

We can’t wait to hear how it smoothens your NowCandid journey. 🌈💫

Stay snappy and happy,

Candy 🍬

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