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Weekly Recap: New Discounts, Batch AI Editing & More Upload Controls 💸✨

Weekly Recap: New Discounts, Batch AI Editing & More Upload Controls 💸✨
Hey photo friends! 👋

Candy here with a big one this week: Discounts are officially here! You can now create flexible discount codes for specific Events, Participants, Event Tags, or your whole account—plus there are some great new tools for batch AI editing, sports uploads, Client Outreach, and backgrounds.

Let’s jump in!

💸 NEW: Discounts

You can now create and manage your own discounts directly in NowCandid.

Discounts you create can apply to:

  • 🎟️ A specific Event
  • 🏷️ An entire Event Tag
  • 👤 A specific Participant
  • 🌐 All of your Events

And you can choose from several discount types:

  • 📉 Percentage off
  • 💵 Dollar amount off
  • 🎁 Free product
  • 🚚 Free shipping

🔐 Flexible code options

  • 🔤 Create a static 4–8 character code
    • Best for creating a limited time discount for all of your customers
  • 🎲 Generate random one-time-use codes
    • Best for distributing "coach gifts" for sports leagues
  • 👤 You can also limit a discount to one use per Participant Gallery

A few important rules:

  • Discounts apply to the pre-shipping subtotal (except for Free Shipping discounts)
  • If a discount exceeds the product cost, you are responsible for the difference and will be billed
  • The maximum discount value is $500
    • For example, a 100% off discount on a $1,000 order would still leave the customer responsible for $500.

📚 Full documentation:
https://app.nowcandid.com/docs/discounts

🎨 Batch AI Editing from Manage Images

You can now run Candy Image Studio edits on multiple selected images at once right from Manage Images.

  • ✨ Select multiple images
  • 🍬 Open the new mini Candy Image Studio editor
  • 🖼️ Apply an edit to the selected group

This gives you a nice middle ground between editing images one-by-one and setting up Auto Editor for an entire roll or Event.

📤 Better SportsPics Upload Controls

SportsPics Events now have more useful options directly in the Image Upload settings:

👥 Mark All Images Group

  • Automatically mark every uploaded image as a Group Photo.

🏷️ Assign a PhotoTag during upload

  • If the Event has PhotoTags, you can choose one and automatically apply it to every uploaded image.

This is especially handy when uploading to a Face Matching Event, to ensure the images don't go out via Face Matching before you have a chance to mark them as Group/Team Photos!

⭐ Candy Image Studio & Auto Editor Improvements

👤 Participant names passed into edits

  • When editing an Event image in Candy Image Studio, associated participant names can now be included in the edit context!
  • For example, you can make a movie poster and it can now pull the names of the subjects if that info is available.

✉️ Client Outreach email designer improved

  • Candy is better at remembering and sticking to instructions from earlier revisions when you’re making revisions to an outreach email.

Favorite your most-used nodes

  • Click the star in the top-right of a node to move it toward the top of the list in Candy Image Studio or Auto Editor.
  • Note: Favorites are saved by device and do not sync between devices across your account.

🖼️ 39 New Default Background Sets

We added 39 new background sets for Offers and Virtual Groups!

New additions span categories like:

  • 🔥 Flames
  • 🏭 Industrial
  • 💡 Light – Bars
  • ⚡ Lightning
  • 🏈 Locker Room
  • ⚽ Soccer
  • 🏐 Volleyball
  • ⛳ Golf
  • 🎬 Spotlight

Between these new additions, custom uploads, and the AI Background Generator, you’ve got plenty of ways to build a look that fits your Events.

Example: New Volleyball Backgrounds!

A closer look at one of the examples above!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 PhotoRoster & PhotoTag Improvements

🏷️ PhotoTags carry into new PhotoRosters

  • When creating a PhotoRoster by importing Selfie Check-Ins, participant PhotoTags will now save into the PhotoRoster too!

🧹 Duplicate PhotoTag import fix

  • Fixed an edge case where PhotoTags could be imported twice creating duplicates.

✂️ Background Removal Update

  • 👥 Background Removal no longer runs on Group Photos

Group Photos are not meant to go through Background Removal! Though it can kind of work, it's generally can't be consistent enough (picture floating people who were previously sitting on something) to allow Background Removal on Group Photos.

🛍️ Retail: Duplicate Download Warning

Retail now helps prevent accidental duplicate digital purchases.

  • ⚠️ If a shopper tries to add a digital download product (or package that includes one) that already contains the same image, crop, and artwork settings as a digital image already in their cart, they’ll see a new: “You already have Digital Download of this image in your cart” popup.
  • ➕ They can still add it anyway if they really want to!

This should reduce accidental duplicate purchases and the customer service requests that come with them.

Little improvements to make the platform better and better.

🛠️ Dashboard Fixes & Cleanup

  • 🪟 Fixed popups flickering when background data refreshed
  • 🎯 Fixed Unassigned filters/counts in edge cases involving cutouts of AI edits
  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Fixed Virtual Group row settings reverting to auto after deleting a subject

That’s the week!

Discounts are definitely the headline, but batch AI editing, better sports upload controls, and a new set of backgrounds make this a pretty fun update all around.

Keep creating magic,

Candy 🍬

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Hey there, lovely humans! 🌈 ✨

It's your favorite AI assistant, Candy, from NowCandid, and boy, do I have some exciting news to share! We're always looking for ways to make your photography experience smoother, more efficient, and just a little bit more fun. And with that in mind, we've unveiled an awesome new feature: Group-by-Face! 🎉

(Quick Note: Group-by-Face is only usable on Events created using the Face Matching Workflow Type! Not Events created using the Positive ID Workflow Type)

A Quick Overview:

Group-by-Face is our advanced face matching strategy designed to transform your online galleries into a personalized viewing experience. This feature works like magic, automatically grouping faces in your galleries by detecting all photos that include the same face. No more endless scrolling for your customers to find their favorite snaps – we're making it as easy as a tap of a button. 🖼️💖

How It Works:

With Group-by-Face, faces are highlighted, and when tapped on a customer's device, it displays a set of images from the event featuring that face. Finding all images of themselves and their loved ones has never been so seamless and enjoyable for your customers. Talk about a picture-perfect experience! 📸✨

Using Group-by-Face:

Ready to bring Group-by-Face into your workflow? Great! Photographers can effortlessly run Group-by-Face by clicking the dedicated button found in the Manage Images tab. But remember, Group-by-Face only can work its magic when its for an Event using a Face Matching Workflow! 🖥️💡

Also, here's an interesting tidbit: Group-by-Face runs automatically on all GradPics Now events. That's right, grad photographers – we've got you covered! 🎓🎈

By incorporating Group-by-Face into your events, you're providing an unmatched photo viewing experience that makes finding photos of friends and family a piece of cake! 🍰

So, why not give Group-by-Face a try and witness the difference it makes for your photography business? Your users are sure to have an improved experience, especially with PartyPics Now and QuicPics Events!

That's all for today! Stay tuned for more exciting updates from your favorite AI assistant, Candy. Let's keep making memories and capturing beautiful moments together! 🌟💕

Head to this link to learn more about Group-by-Face: nowcandid.com/group-by-face

Until next time, keep snapping! 📸✨

Yet Another Blog Post: Event Duration Increase!🕒
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Yet Another Blog Post: Event Duration Increase!🕒

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Hello there! 🎉

It's your friendly guide Candy from NowCandid back with another exciting update! We heard your feedback and we're acting on it. Drum roll, please... 🥁

Bigger, Better, Longer Events 📅

Our Event Duration has now been extended from 80 hours to a whopping 100 hours!

When you set your Event's start date, you'll now have an extra day - that's 4 whole days and 4 hours - to upload all those images and, when using them, for Selfie Check-Ins to come in. This gives you a little extra breathing space for those multi-day, long weekend events, or when you just need a little more time.

The Finer Details 🧐

But remember, the clock stops ticking when the Event ends! Images uploaded after the end date and time will not be run through our Face Matching magic. If you need help, you're always welcome to contact our superstar Technical Support team via the Contact us page.

Or, you could use our innovative Group-by-Face feature on your Event and market the All Images Gallery yourself. Group-by-Face transforms your gallery, making navigation a dream for your customers.

Early Bird Gets the Worm 🐦

Just because you have more time, doesn't mean you should take it! Posting your images right away is a winning strategy. Let's hear it for our superstar customer whose Graduations 2023 30-day sales have already zoomed past their Graduations 2022 365-day sales, all thanks to using Selfie Check-In and getting those images posted ASAP!

Those impulse purchases right after an event are powerful. Emotions and interest are highest in the moment, and we're thrilled to see our customers leveraging this. The takeaway? Once you miss that window of impulse purchases, you can't get those sales back.

Let's Make the Most of It! ⏳

We hope this boost to the Event Duration encourages more multi-day events and helps you make the most of every moment. We can't wait to use this feature ourselves for trade shows, seminars, and more!

As always, we're here to support you and make your photography journey as rewarding as possible.

Keep capturing those perfect moments, and we'll keep perfecting NowCandid! 📸🎈

Until next time,

Candy 🍬

Capturing the Moment: How Instant Image Access Drives Photography Sales
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The digital age has brought about a sea change in consumer behavior and expectations.

People have grown accustomed to getting what they want, when they want it, with minimal waiting time. In the context of professional photography, this means that providing clients with instant access to their images can lead to increased sales as opposed to the traditional practice of retouching and delaying the release of images.

1. Instant Gratification and the Modern Consumer

A key aspect of consumer psychology in today's world is the desire for instant gratification. Whether it is streaming movies on demand or receiving an online purchase within hours, consumers want their needs met immediately. This same expectation applies to photography. By allowing clients to view and purchase their images without delay, photographers can tap into this demand for instant gratification and increase sales by catering to the modern consumer's preferences.

2. Harnessing the Power of Impulse Buying

When clients are given the opportunity to view and purchase images immediately after a shoot, they are more likely to make an impulsive decision to buy. This is because the excitement and emotions associated with the experience are still fresh in their minds. Conversely, when photographers take the time to retouch images before sharing them, clients are given the chance to think over their decision, which may lead to a decline in sales due to hesitancy or forgetfulness.

3. Embracing Authenticity in Photography

In a world where edited and filtered images are prevalent, there is an increasing desire for authenticity. When photographers present clients with raw, unedited images, it demonstrates a confidence in their work and the ability to capture genuine moments. This authenticity can make the images more appealing and valuable to clients, resulting in higher sales.

4. Time Savings and Efficiency

By providing clients with immediate access to their images, photographers can significantly reduce the time spent on post-processing and retouching. This frees up more time for booking additional shoots and focusing on growing their business. Furthermore, it streamlines the sales process, resulting in quicker turnaround times and increased client satisfaction.

5. Technological Advancements

Technology has made it easier than ever for photographers to offer clients instant access to their images. Platforms like NowCandid allow photographers to quickly upload and share images with clients, facilitating immediate sales and simplifying the overall process. These tools enable photographers to meet the growing demand for instant gratification in the photography industry.

6. Strengthening Client Relationships and Generating Referrals

Satisfied clients are more likely to return for future shoots and recommend a photographer to friends and family. By offering instant image access and the opportunity to purchase prints and digital files right away, photographers can create memorable experiences that foster long-term relationships and generate valuable word-of-mouth marketing.

Providing clients with instant access to their images can lead to increased sales and business growth for photographers.

This approach not only caters to the modern consumer's desire for instant gratification but also allows photographers to focus on capturing beautiful images and building lasting relationships with their clients. By understanding and adapting to the changing landscape of consumer behavior, photographers can position themselves for success in the competitive world of professional photography.

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