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Greetings Friends,
It is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work now that August is here. Most have their vacations behind them and are getting set for school. Before we jump into the fray, take time to remember why you are doing what you do.
Photographers capture a glimpse in time. It is a way to connect to a past memory with emotion and is a tremendous responsibility. Don't think of your next client as just my next session, capture their child's essence. Take your time, don't rush through the day.
Also don't forget about your quality of life. If you provide your best effort to each client, then you flat out deserve to be compensated accordingly. When the compensation you receive matches your effort, then you will no doubt be able to provide the quality of life you are looking for.
We operate our frame business with your business as a guiding force. Your success will equal our success. One of the ways we believe we can help your success is a more proactive relationship. This will include many improvements over the next several months (personnel, webstore, visualization, onsite visits, amazing new product and display tools).
The hiring of Bryan Galeazzo to represent Hand Crafted Framing for the states of Alabama, Georgia and Florida is a great start. Bryan has grown up in the photography supply business and understands what customer service is all about. We are very excited about all Bryan will add to our company.
My wife and I own Hand Crafted Framing (portrait frame supplier since 2004) and The Portrait Gallery (children's photography studio open since 1991). We have three children Ellie, Charlie (pictured) and one on the way.
You are working with a family owned business that does 100 percent of our cut/join, assembly and finishing work in the USA.
Thank you for your time,
Serse & Brad Salmons
Hand Crafted Framing
706-210-0730
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Shipping Rewards Program Updates 
The Shipping Rewards Program is an exclusive service offered by Hand Crafted Framing. Basically when you order 5 or more products at a time we issue you an eGift Certificate equal to 50% of the cost of your shipping.
Shipping Rewards had always been limited to HCF choosing the product. You can choose whatever product you would like (except easelbacks, framing supplies and volume or show discount items). Now that our evaluation period has ended, we have Great News. We are going to make SRP eGift Certificates permanent.
The updated guidelines as of 8/1/2008 are:
1. SRP eGift Certificates will now be for 50% of the cost for shipping-supplies.
2. SRP eGift Certificates will no longer expire. (starting with those issued after April 30, 2008)
3. SRP eGift Certificates will use the same number and we will recharge the certificate when rewards are earned.
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Personnel Updates!
Kristin Hawk
 Kristin Hawk the magic behind the hand painted Forget Me Not frames is going to be featured in a prominent Augusta area women's magazine. Kristin is a single working mom with spirit. She and her son Grayson are striving to succeed in today's fast paced times. She blends her passion for design with her new favorite pastime...being a new Mommy ...more
 Bryan brings his 10+ years of experience in the photography industry to Hand Crafted Framing. Bryan is based in Conyers, GA. BG Studio Supply specializes in wedding albums, photo albums, photo folios, ready made frames, wall frames, panel frames, table top frames, photo folders, printed photo albums, matted albums, flush mount albums, self-stick albums, CD folios, DVD folios, design, print and bind services, framing supplies, and other packaging products for professional photographers. We are proud to be working with Bryan and excited about our future together...more | |
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Moulding Focus Group
We are going to add 20 to 30 new mouldings and need your input to choose the best patterns. Be part of the 2008-09 Moulding Focus Group. Click here to participate & receive a one time $35 eGift Certificate from our online store.
Framing Education Content is now being posted on our website. The initial posting includes basic framing terminology definitions. Check it out.
We have now added 20 new mats. Most of the new mats have rich textured finish popular with todays decorating trends. As always we keep pricing simple by keeping our all our mats at the same pricing. You are going to love the new fillet section on the website, along with the 8 new fillets just added.
Cost Effective Fillet Frames
Some of our best customers Angela and Darrell inspired a whole new category of products just added to the webstore. Now when shopping for panel frames you can choose a fillet instead of a bottom mat and instantly create a much upgraded product. This is a simple option that can really add style and value to the products you offer to your clients. Give it a try |
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Tracy from Alabama called with some great questions about glass spacers and when & how to utilize them.
Definition:
Spacers are s trips of wood, matboard, or plastic placed in the rabbet (under the lip) to keep the glazing and image separate. This can provide a degree of protection from condensation that can form on the glazing due to temperature difference inside & outside of frame.
Learn more about when to use or not to use framing spacers on our site.
WANT MORE?
Contact us to get access to our downloads page. Here you can find wholesale and retail pricelists. The retail pricelist in Microsoft Excel has a markups tab. Set your markup and hit print and you have an instant retail pricelist for our complete product offering. Zap or call if you have any questions. We are here for you!
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A Look Ahead
- How to Design Frames for Your Images
- Take it Easy (On Your Clients)
- Results of Moulding Focus Group Study
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