"...Do Something Different"

Img_1056 According to speaker, author and fellow blogger Graham Jones, "If you want your presentation to be recalled by your audience, do something different." That's great advice - and I want to tell you about something different you can do with handouts.

A lot of us rely on PowerPoint® presentations every day. But what kind of handouts do you have?

ZoomAlbum™ Creator software Version 1.09 has a feature that allows you to import PowerPoint slides so you can print them in this neat little album. Yesterday I had the opportunity to try it out. It's pretty cool and it may just be the unique leavebehind that will make your audience remember you and your product or service. Just think, a custom printed cover and 12 color slides highlighting your key points. The possibilities are endless.

Check it out. You can make 'em yourself or download the software, import the slides and have a quantity of albums made at the  "You Pic 'em, We Print 'em" Online Store. Here's the easy instructions.

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July 21, 2006 in Creative Thinking, Photographic Eyes, Tips and Tricks, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Let Them Eat Cake

WeddingcakeOnce the nuptials are complete, we move on to the wedding reception. The cutting and eating of the wedding cake by the bride and groom is a time-honored tradition. Then we all get to partake in the sweet dessert.

Here is a beautiful example of a wedding cake. This picture would make a great addition to your photo album.

What kind of cake did you have at your wedding? Or maybe you're planning right now - have you decided on a cake yet?

Take a look at these links about wedding cakes and wedding planning.

Photo on flickr by Manassas Cakery

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July 15, 2006 in ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Unique Wedding Favor

WeddingLooking for an unusual way to share the memory of your special day? How about a ZoomAlbum™ as a wedding favor. They're also great gifts for the wedding party and family members.

And everyone wants to see the wedding photos, but who wants to lug around a big photo album. You can easily carry a ZoomAlbum™ or two with your favorite digital photographs.

Make 'em yourself or download the software, select the photos and have a quantity of albums made at the  "You Pic 'em, We Print 'em" Online Store.

Here's links to a few wedding planner blogs:

photo on flickr by dhbphotography

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July 10, 2006 in Photographic Eyes, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

ZoomAlbum™ is "a Good Thing"

Photocoverbday1 To borrow Martha Stewart's favorite phrase: it's a "Good Thing."  Every time I show off a ZoomAlbum™ to relatives or friends, somebody wants a copy. It's really been a timesaver for me to save all my projects with a new name. That way I can go back and print them as needed.

This unique album works really well for events and holidays where there are a lot of people in attendance who would each like copies of the same photos. It makes a nice remembrance of the day.

Here are some interesting sites:

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June 20, 2006 in Cool Tools, Tips and Tricks, ZA Tip: How to Zoom, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

What's Buggin' You?

BugMy two- and five-year-old grandkids are thrilled with bugs of all types. Since I don't get to see them very often, I'm making ZoomAlbum™s filled with pictures of bugs we took together. It's an easy way to bridge the distance between us and they remember what fun we had that day.

Here's some neat sites about bugs.

Photo on Flickr by Digital Gurl

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June 15, 2006 in Creative Thinking, Photographic Eyes, ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Calling for Take-Out

Just stumbled upon a great Food Blog - Food Photography Blog by Michael Ray- and it got us thinking...

Mostly it got us thinking about lunch. These shots look mighty tasty. But also about how caterers, take-out, and restaurants could use a ZoomAlbum™.

Tell me this doesn't look good:

Shrimp5x572If you want to try out a ZoomAlbum™ kit, we have a limited supply of sample kits we can send. Just drop us an email.

If you a restaurant looking for great food photography, check out Michael Ray's site.

Yummy!

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May 23, 2006 in ZA Tip: What to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Send a ZoomAlbum Instead of a Greeting Card

Graduate_1It’s graduation time! Tired of sending the same old greeting card? Want to send something meaningful to the special graduate in your life? For lasting memories, how about giving them a ZoomAlbum™?

  • Include a picture from each school year
  • Photos of their school friends
  • Photos of special family events over the years
  • Photos of graduation ceremonies and celebrations

How would you use a ZoomAlbum™? Want to test one? We have a limited supply of free kits for you to try. Contact us today.

Photo from Sarah MB at Flickr
     

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May 22, 2006 in Creative Thinking, ZA Tip: What to Zoom, ZA Tip: When to Zoom, ZA Tip: Who to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

ZoomAlbum - Great Mother's Day Ideas

With Mother's Day quickly approaching, ZoomAlbum™ makes for a great Mother's Day gift - in more ways than one

If you're interested in trying out a ZoomAlbum™ kit, we'll be happy to send you a sample.

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May 11, 2006 in ZA Tip: What to Zoom, ZA Tip: When to Zoom, ZA Tip: Who to Zoom, ZA Tip: Why to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

How Does Your Garden Grow?

ZagardFlowers in springtime are gorgeous. In fact, flowers are gorgeous anytime of the year. But after a gray winter, flowers exploding with color are like sweet nectar for our eyes and imagination.

This is a busy time of year for nurseries, gardeners, landscapers, and hobbyists as they become artists on Mother Nature's canvas. A great way to capture this beauty forever is with a ZoomAlbum™ .

There are many ways to use ZoomAlbum™ , either professionally or simply a way to capture the moments.

How could ZoomAlbum™ be used?

  • Florists:  as a presentation of your inventory.
  • Landscapers: as a Before and After of your work
  • Photogrpahers: as a portfolio
  • Gardeners: for handouts in local contests

We'd love to see some of these folks use ZoomAlbum™ and tell us what they think. Want to give ZoomAlbum™ a try? Download the software.

Attention Bloggers: We'd love to send you a few sample kits while supplies last. Email us and let us know how many kits you'd like and your blog site address (we'd enjoy linking to you on our blogroll).

While we aren't sure if these folks are using ZoomAlbum™ (yet), we love watching their gardens grow via their blogs. Check 'em out:

- Macro Art in Nature by Michael Brown
- Dirt by Amy Stewart
- Horticultural by Jane Perrone
- An Iowa Garden by Don
- Flower Power by Evans-King Floral
- A Gardening Year - by OldRoses

Okay enough of this, get outside - enjoy the colors...take lots of pictures:-)

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May 01, 2006 in ZA Tip: What to Zoom, ZA Tip: Who to Zoom | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)