Time flies when you’re traveling around!

First I would like to start off by saying “I hope everyone had a peaceful holiday season and you’re all rested for the New Year.” Now on to business: I know it’s booking season, so time to double check your samples and freshen up your look. We have a lot of great promotions going on for 50% off studio samples, so if you need any assistance, just let me know.

Here is a re-cap from the past few months:

October – I survived another show at the New York Javitz. This year we brought back the wheel and gave a lot of excitement to some old timers. We have so many loyal customers who have been working with us for 5,10,15, 20 and even 25 years! They make my job very pleasurable. Maybe in my next blog I will feature some of these great customers along with their photos. If you’re interested drop me an e-mail.

November – A great TEP for P.P.G.N.Y. The two-day seminar showcased some very talented speakers. All the photographers who attended were very pleased. It all worked out well. If they’re happy, then I’m happy. Everyone is happy!

December – Lots of social parties and dinner parties! A great way to spend some quality time with my extended family.

Here is where my travels will take me the next few weeks. Feel free to contact me if you would like to meet before or after any event or just come up and say hi at the event, I would love to hear what's happening with you!

631-834-4919 or email kbiegel@albumsinc.com

February 23, 24, 25 for the PPAM Annual Convention at the Crowne Plaza in Natick

Rhode Island Convention March 1, 2 and 3rd in Newport RI.

March 4th - PPGNY MONTHLY MEETING

Koenig's Restaurant, Floral Park This meeting will be a "MEET and GREET" All members are encouraged to attend to meet and here what everybody has to say about the business, themselves and each other

March 5 and 6 th Marriott courtyard - Wall township ..New Jersey

March 8, 9, 10 Professional Photographers of NC - convention
Sheraton Imperial Hotel

March 16, 17, 18 and 19 - WPPI Vegas

April 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 th - Image 2008 Annual Conference and trade show - PPSNY STATE CONVENTION

Captured by the Light tour
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April 9 - Hartford 6:30 - 10: 30
Marriott Farmington
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April 10 - Rhode Island 6:30 - 10:30
Holiday Inn Mansfield
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April 13 - Boston MA 12:30 - 4:30
Holiday Inn Select - Woburn
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April 14 - Meadowlands NJ 6:30 - 10:30
Sheraton Meadowlands - East Rutherford , NJ
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April 15 - Westchester , NY 6:30 - 10:30
Hilton Rye town
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Marriott Uniondale , NY
April 17 - Long Island, NY 6:30 - 10: 30
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April 26, 27 28 and 29th PPANJ State Convention
Atlantic City , Bally's

April 30th Baltimore MD 6: 30 - 10:30
Holiday Inn Select North - Timonium MD Ca\al
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May 1 - Washington - Baltimore 6:30 - 10: 30
Marriott BWI Airport
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May 4th Washington DC 12:30 - 4:30
Marriott Westfield Center
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May 5th - Richmond , VA 6: 30 - 10: 30
Doubletree Airport - Sandston, VA
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May 6th - Raleigh , NC 6:30 - 10:30
Marriott Crabtree Valley
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May 7th - Winston Salem , NC
Sundance Plaza Hotel
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May 8th - Charlotte , NC
Sheraton Airport
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May 21 - Hudson Valley - PPA 6 - 10 pm
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Feel free to contact me and set up a meeting before or after an event!
631-834-4919 or email kbiegel@albumsinc.com

Congratulations to Rick and Jamie Helman of Rick Helman Photography and Video Inc.

Congratulations to Rick and Jamie Helman of Rick Helman Photography and Video Inc. on the birth of Samantha Jillian Helman.

Born:
September 7. 2007
5lbs 3oz, 19inches

More Photos from the Events!

August 15 - Hudson Valley’s boat trip up the river.





July 23 – Suffolk PPGNY group’s dinner at Fire Island.

LOTS OF FUN THIS SUMMER WITH MY PHOTOGRAPHERS …

Wow! It’s October already! How time flies when you’re having fun! I‘ve been a very busy girl over the past few months. Not only have I been meeting with photographers and showing new products, but I’ve been busy with luncheons, dinner cruises, beach outings, conventions and one-day seminars. It’s all been lots of fun with my photographers … I must say there’s never a dull moment in the world of photography!Mid July – Vivian Photography had a group of photographers meet in her outdoor garden. The weather was perfect! We sat in her gorgeous garden and everyone had the opportunity to share his or her experiences. Whether it was about photography, products, or flash problems, we talked about it all. It’s so nice to see how photographers are so willing to help each other. After lunch Vivian was driving a few of the girls around on her quad and I was grabbing my samples out of the car when UPS pulled up with a delivery. Guess what it was: two boxes from Albums Inc.! What perfect timing …I was so excited! See, it’s the simple things in life that make me happy…

July 23 – This was Suffolk PPGNY’s group dinner on Fire Island. Once again it amazed me how much everyone enjoyed getting together and sharing ideas, dreams, and even fears as our market continues to change.August 8-11—Long Island Photo Workshop was great, as always, everyone seemed to be very pleased with the speakers. A couple photographers came over my house one night. It was a fun evening but a little scary when I looked at the photos the next day. Here I had 7 or 8 professional photographers taking photos with my camera and they were all blurry. As usual Wednesday night is pizza night on the beach.

August 15 – This was Hudson Valley’s boat trip up the river. Photographers who live in the Hudson Valley are so lucky; it’s so beautiful there, and every year the weather is picture perfect! The food was great and the DJ had people dancing. Some photographers even came from Long Island to join in the fun!

September – Now starts the busy season— conventions and TEP.
The PPANE convention was the first week of September, and it turned out well again for us.

October 1—Daniel Duke from Massachusetts gave a one-day seminar in Newburgh, NY. He pulled in a nice crowd and all the photographers really enjoyed his seminar.

Well that’s all for now. I will be at the Photo Plus Show so stop in and say “hello”. I will also be at the Long Island two-day conference. They have a great line up of speakers, so be sure and sign up early. For more info go to: www.PPGNY.org

MORE EVENT PHOTOS!

EVEN MORE PHOTOS!

PPGNY was a great meeting for many reasons...

One being that I sat at a table with 6 other photographers – some in business for a long time, others just starting out. It was so nice listening to the “old timers” giving advice to the newcomers. It always amazes me how friendly and helpful photographers are. Why not help someone else not make the same mistakes, especially now when we face changes everyday in our business.

Secondly: They asked me to sell the raffle tickets. They really tested my skills that night! They usually have a decent prize, but that night no one was thrilled with the $50.00 worth of scratch offs. I was supposed to sell raffles at 2 for $5, or 5 for $10, or 12 for $20. Instead I just walked around saying, “I need $20.00” and it worked. I sold lots of raffles!



The third and best experience of the night: As I was at one of the tables collecting money a photographer named George said “I have to tell you how awesome your company is.” So he began to tell me that in October of last year he ordered some product from another company and by the week before Christmas he still hadn’t received the order. He called the other company and wasn’t able to get an answer as to when he would receive the merchandise. He then called Albums Inc., spoke to one of the great customer service reps, and placed his order. He received it in two days and was able to deliver it to his customer on Christmas Eve! I get to hear stories like this all the time. The customer service, the imprint, the shipping departments at Albums Inc. are incredible Those who have been a customer for a long time already know this, but to the new customers or the customers that are considering Albums Inc., you will never get better customer service and respect from another company. I can promise you that.

Currently I am helping the Long Island School fill their classes with students. Come join us in Long Island! They have great speakers lined up. For more information go to www.liphotoworkshop.com

Well, that's all for now. Enjoy this beautiful summer!