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We’re excited to have another photographer packaging feature / guest post here at Paperie Boutique!

Please welcome Sarah of Parisi Images – don’t forget to visit her blog for additional images and vendor resources for the products shown below!


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Since starting my photography business in 2007, I have worked hard at honing my brand into one that is both timeless and versatile. It has always been important to me that my branding allow my images to speak for themselves, giving the photographs center attention and not the design. Similarly, it’s been important that the branding emphasize the story-telling approach I take when photographing weddings.

When designing my identity system (I am a professional designer as well as photographer), I took cues from the design and layout of old newspapers, magazines (namely Life) and advertisements. This meant that I kept my color palette to the simple combination of black, white and kraft. Over time, as I added more pieces – namely the 8×8 brochure booklet – I included additional colors pulled directly from my images—colors like navy, burnt orange, magenta and deep kelly green.

Perhaps the two most important pieces in my branding so far are the kraft folders and the 8×8 12-page informational brochure booklet. The kraft folders (folders from Paper Presentation and letterpress logo printed by Cranky Pressman) offer me a great way to provide prospective and current clients with packets of information as well as giving me an easy-to-ship way to package fine art prints. The informational brochure/booklet is meant to be a stand-out piece that I mail to any bride who inquires about my services.

Other items in my identity system pieces include a square 2×2 business card on kraft paper, an A2 flat card I use to write handwritten notes of all sorts (I intentionally decided to make a generic card so that I could use them for all occasions), custom post-it notes and, of course, logo stickers and shipping labels.


Don’t forget to click each of the photos below for a larger pop-up image!

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To view print vendors and other product information, please visit:
parisi-images.com/custom-branding-and-packaging…..photography/


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Thank you so much Sarah for sharing your packaging / branding / marketing with us! If you would like your packaging featured on Paperie, please write Todd Pollman contact and he will help you get set up.

We’d love to have you on the site!


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We recently held a giveaway for HB Photo Packaging – the prize was a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving –and– coordinated boxes! And the winner is…Krista Mason Photography!

HB Photo Packaging USB winner

Krista, we’ll be in touch this week with information on how to collect your prize – congrats! And thanks once again to HB Photo Packaging for the fantastic prize, and to everyone who entered!


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We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers. We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com


Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:


NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

Once payment has been made, write Todd Pollman contact and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.


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If you’ve missed our recent photo-collage posts with photographer welcome packets, USB / thumb drive packaging, muslin bag packaging, and more – we’ve archived it all in one place for you. Just visit this new page to get caught up!

Check in soon – another giveaway is on the way!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog! We’re almost to 1000 fans and we’ll have a special giveaway when we hit that mark!



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Apr201327

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After posting our “welcome packet collage” recently, we had a request on Facebook for boudoir-themed kits. We were more than happy to oblige!

We’ve included links to the original blog entry / website post by the photographer – and the Pinterest pin / Instagram photo / Flickr photo. Make sure you click on all of the links provided to learn about each packet in greater detail (and to see more photos of the kits assembled and unassembled)!

photography photographer boudoir welcome kit packet

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Meghan Garner Portrait Designs
    website / on Pinterest

2. Miss Boudoir
    website / on Pinterest

3. Denton Boudoir Photography
    on Paperie / on Pinterest

4. Simply Boudoir
    blog entry / on Pinterest

5. Molly Marie Photography
    website / boudieshorts.com / on Pinterest

6. White Peach Photography
    website / on Facebook / on Instagram

7. Bad Girl Boudoir
    website / on Flickr / on Pinterest

8. Bri Woods Chaney Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

Here are a few boudoir Welcome Packets / Marketing Kits for sale:

1. theshoppedesigns.com Ooh La La Boudoir Magazine
2. boudieshorts.com Boudoir Marketing e-Book and Templates
3. boudoirbusinessboutique.com Business & Marketing Templates
4. designaglow.com “Boudoir Welcome Packet”
5. designaglow.com “Boudoir Welcome Kit” assembly inspiration


Don’t forget to see this Paperie post with information on assembling your own welcome kit, and our recent welcome packet collage for a dozen more welcome packets / websites / pins. This Paperie entry also includes links to welcome packets that have previously been featured here.

Have a welcome packet you’d like to share with a class? Whether it’s your own kit, or a favorite you’ve seen online, please share the link in the comments!


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Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. Don’t forget we have three (FREE!) template downloads that make perfect client gifts. Click on each image below to find the instructions and download link!

10x5 mom storyboard
8x8 mom definition frame
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We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers. We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com


Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:


NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

Once payment has been made, write Todd Pollman contact and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.


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Pssst… We have a big giveaway going on right now – one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN HB Photo Packaging 4GB USB thumb drives with logo engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

HB Photo Packaging USB giveaway

Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, Paperie readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!

Go here for more details on the giveaway – and to win! Happy weekend!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Please make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog!



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One of our most requested topics is “photographer welcome kits / packets“. We’ve created a photo-grouping of some of our favorite kits on Pinterest. And we’ve included links to the original blog entry post by the photographer, and the Pinterest pin. Make sure you click both links provided to learn about each packet in greater detail (and to see more photos of the kits assembled and unassembled)!

photography photographer welcome kit packet

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Melissa Jill Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

2. Amanda Mae Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

3. Emily Crump Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

4. Ragamuffin Pet Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

5. Chris Cornwell Photographer
    blog entry / on Pinterest

6. Persimmon Images
    blog entry / on Pinterest

7. Erin Phillips Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

8. Ashley McCormick Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

9. Lauren Winter Photography
    blog entry / on Pinterest

10. Hunter Photographic
      blog entry / on Pinterest

11. Heather Thorne Photography
      blog entry / on Pinterest

12. Jodi Miller Photography
      blog entry / on Pinterest


Don’t forget to see this Paperie post with information on assembling your own welcome kit. The Paperie entry also includes links to welcome packets that have previously been featured here. And this is a great pinboard to follow on Pinterest – “Welcome Packets“.

Have a welcome packet you’d like to share with a class? Whether it’s your own kit, or a favorite you’ve seen online, please share the link in the comments!


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We’re excited to share the launch of the Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line by one of our favorite advertisers Prairie Sweet Boutique!

Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line

Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line

Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line

Prairie Sweet Sunshine Art Baby Line

The collection is 50% off through Friday, April 26th so time is of the essence!

Go. Buy. NOW!


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We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com


Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:


NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

Once payment has been made, write Todd Pollman contact and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.


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Don’t forget we have a big giveaway going on right now – one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN HB Photo Packaging 4GB USB thumb drives with logo engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

HB Photo Packaging USB giveaway

Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, Paperie readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!

Go here for more details on the giveaway – and to win! Good luck!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Did you know we have a NEW Facebook fan page? Please make sure you join for frequent updates – we post there even on days we don’t update the blog!



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We’re excited to share one of the newest products from our sponsor HB Photo Packaging – customizable USB Swivel Drives and coordinating packaging! And stay tuned because one lucky Paperie reader will win a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving – and – coordinated boxes!

HB Photo Packaging

HB’s new USB drives can be custom-designed from your choice of 14 body colors and 14 coordinating clip colors – there’s something to match everyone’s color scheme! They are available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. The drives can also be purchased together with Universal Fit USB Boxes with black velvet foam inserts that are custom-cut to house the drives snugly. Logo engraving is available, as are stamping-die imprinting on USB Boxes.

Below are just a few examples of how Paperie put together our sample drives!


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Don’t forget to click each of the photos below for a larger pop-up image!

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HB Photo Packaging Flash Drives

1. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Aqua Universal
    Fit USB Box

2. Silver and White engraved USB drive in a White petal DVD
    folders
envelope

3. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Recycled Kraft
    Universal Fit USB Box and Jute cord

4. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Jute cord
    textured cardstock was cut the size of the drive base
    to “skin*” it

5. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Razzle Berry
    Universal Fit USB Box

6. Silver and White engraved USB drive with Aqua Universal
    Fit USB Box
and Aqua A-2 and A-7 Invitation Boxes

*  textured cardstock was cut approximately 2″ wide and 1½”
   tall, the ends were sealed with Tombow Mono permanent
   adhesive, and “skin” was slipped over base with metal clip
   snapped back on top


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Please note – no financial compensation was provided to Paperie Boutique from our sponsor HB Photo Packaging for this post. We simply submitted our logo which was printed complimentary by HB onto USBs in exchange for our feature.


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HB Photo Packaging is offering one of our U.S. readers a set of TEN 4GB USB drives with engraving and coordinated boxes!

HB Photo Packaging Thumb Drives

How do you win? All U.S. residents have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite HB Photo Packaging box color is – or what color you’d like to see them add! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” the new Paperie Boutique Facebook fan page – just comment here that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow HB Photo Packaging on Facebook – just comment here that you’ve followed or already follow them.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment and tell us what your favorite HB box color is here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed HB Photo Packaging on Facebook – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, April 28th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have THREE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters! And thanks to HB Photo Packaging for this awesome giveaway!


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Plus through midnight Sunday, April 28th, our readers can get 15% off all HB Photo Packaging Web Store items with the code “PaperieUSB“!


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More is on the way so check back soon!
-Robyn & Todd



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Recently Artsy Couture launched their new Artsy Pro Prints line. We were so excited to be able to make test prints and do a review, and now offer our Paperie readers two $100 gift certificates for Artsy Pro Prints!

Plus check below for a special Artsy sale and discount code for our readers! Artsy now offers test prints and you can sign up for an account here.

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Artsy offers prints on Kodak Endura Professional Paper in Lustre and Metallic. They offer Linen texturing (optional) and the following mounting options: Styrene, Gallery Blocks, Matboard (single and double-weight), and Standout.

Bamboo mounting options are on the way. Bordered options (black and white) are also available.

Turn-around time (not including shipping) is 1-2 business days. All orders over $75.00 include free ground shipping (excluding drop-shipping). Artsy offers unbranded drop-shipping straight to your customers for $4.95.

Artsy Couture free print packaging

Best of all – Artsy Couture offers FREE PACKAGING for all print orders (excluding Proof Prints)! Couture Packaging choices include damask and chevron. Their free packaging also includes large prints (see photos below) so there’s no need to purchase large-print boxes for your clients!

We were extremely pleased with the quality and color / clarity / sharpness of our prints. We did no color-calibration in advance of our order, and everything printed perfectly and color-true. It was extremely easy to add (optional) borders in ROES.

Our order arrived with the packaged prints inside plastic sleeves, all secured safely to the shipping box with tape and cardboard.

Please see the images below of our order plus Artsy Pro Prints promotional materials and samples. Seeing really is believing!


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Don’t forget to click each of the photos below for a larger pop-up image!

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metallics – portraits above by Southern Belle Studios

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small portrait above on left by Southern Belle Studios
large portrait above by Rochelle Haisley Photography

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portraits above by Buttons and Bows Photography

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portraits above by Stylized Portraiture

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Please note – no financial compensation was provided to Paperie Boutique from our sponsor Artsy Couture for this post. We simply submitted test prints which were printed complimentary by Artsy in exchange for our feature and review.


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Artsy Couture is offering TWO $100 gift certificates to our U.S. readers! How do you win? All U.S. residents have to do is post in the comments here and tell us what your favorite Artsy Couture Packaging option is – damask or chevron! That’s all there is to it!

You can have an additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you “like” the new Paperie Boutique Facebook fan page – just comment here that you’ve done so, or that you’re already a fan.

And another additional – optional – “bonus” entry if you follow Artsy Couture on Facebook – just comment here that you’ve followed or already follow them.

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do the THREE separate things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment and tell us what you’d like to see on Paperie here – or that you’ve liked Paperie Boutique on Facebook – or that you’ve followed Artsy Couture on Facebook – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, April 14th. You can enter up to THREE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in three separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have THREE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win! See official rules for more details. Please note that Paperie Boutique hosted events are open to U.S. residents age 18 and over only.

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck to everyone who enters! And thanks to Artsy Couture for the amazing prize!


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Now through April 16th, Artsy Couture is running a special sale – 47% off their most popular Artsy Pro Prints sizes including 5x7s, 8x10s, 8x12s, 11x14s and 16x20s. Their fabulous Couture Packaging is included for FREE!

Artsy Couture print sale

please click the image above for a larger pop-up version

PLUS through May 1st, Paperie readers can get an ADDITIONAL 10% off their Artsy orders using the code “PBLUV“!


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Another review / giveaway is on the way so check back soon!
-Robyn & Todd



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We’ve put together some of our favorite muslin bag packaging examples by photographers via blogs (like stylemepretty.com and chiccritiqueforum.com) and Pinterest. Below the collage (which you can click on to view larger) are links to view each image’s original source online, and info about what’s inside the bags.

Muslin Bags Packaging Samples

click on the image above for a larger 1206×1120 pop-up version

From left to right, top to bottom:

1. Corina Nielsen Photography & Design (link 1, link 2)
    included in the bag: “set of wallets, a magnet with my business
    information for them to hopefully place on their fridge, and then
    a keepsake keychain with another favorite client image”

2. Tip Toe Photography
    what’s inside: “a sweet little thank you…who doesn’t love candy”

3. Buttons and Bows Photography (link)
    in each bag: button frame and button soap client gifts

4. Diana Deaver Weddings
    filled with: organic French lavender – “it just smells great!”

5. Camille Deann Photography
    tucked inside: client brochure, business cards, and marketing

6. Lizvette Wreath Photography
    open to find: white tin with flash drive

7. Erin Elizabeth Photography
    surprises inside: candies in one bag and USB drive in the other

8. Paperie Boutique
    treats in the bag: toy cameras, button candy, and marketing
    materials for workshop attendees

9. Lynn Demaray Photography (link 1, link 2)
    bag holds: customized storage box with flash drive

A few sources to purchase muslin bags:
1. Paper Source
2. Celestial Gifts
3. Le Lemange
4. large print-sized bags

A few sources to purchase specialty ink stamps:
1. Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
2. Wit and Whistle
3. ampersandity
4. Photographer’s Edge

UPDATE: Ten more packaging photos from Pinterest are in the comments!

And make sure you don’t miss our recent “USB / thumb drive” photo feature!


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If you haven’t already, please “Like” our new Facebook fan page! For the first time ever you’ll be able to directly tag “@Paperie Boutique” when you post!

Paperie Boutique moved on Facebook

Over time, our previous page will become inactive and eventually be phased out. So make the switch ASAP!


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More goodies on the way this week – see you then!
-Robyn & Todd



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We collected some of our favorite USB / thumb drive packaging from blogs (like Laura Winslow’s “Pretty Little Packaging” series) and Pinterest. Below the collage (which you can click on to view larger) are links to view their original source online.

usb thumb flash drive presentation

click on the image above for a larger 1200×1965 pop-up version

From left to right, top to bottom:

1.   styleberryPHOTO, LLC
2.   Silvine Photography
3.   Nate and Jenna Photography
4.   Elzee Photograhy
5.   lipsiART digital photography
6.   Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
7.   Jennifer Wilbur Photography
8.   Simply Baby Photography
9.   Caroline Ghetes Photography
10. Katelyn James Photography
11. Christine Tremoulet / Business of Awesome
12. Havi Frost Photography
13. Shutterly Amazing Photography


A few sources to purchase customized USB / flash drives: our sponsor HB Photo Packaging, Pexagon Tech (photographers get 25% off with discount code PHOTOFLASH9), WHCC, flashbay, customUSB, and USBMemoryDirect.

Robyn’s January 2013 Professional Photorapher Magazine column “Digital Delivery – Custom media storage and presentation” also offers several different digital storage options, including two packaging sets by photographers. And don’t miss “Why I Ditched DVDs for USB Flash Drives and You Should Too” by Christine Tremoulet of Business of Awesome.


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We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com

I can’t tell you how many people we have advertised with that pretty much ignore our requests (or so we feel). We will be staying with you as long as we are still in business!” -Lori, prairiesweet.com

Hasn’t even been up for 15 minutes and we already have 25 new fans on our Facebook! Wow that was quick.” -Ryan, h-bphoto.com


Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:


NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

Once payment has been made, write Todd Pollman contact and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.


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If you haven’t already, please “Like” our new Facebook fan page! For the first time ever you’ll be able to directly tag “@Paperie Boutique” when you post!

Paperie Boutique moved on Facebook

Over time, our previous page will become inactive and eventually be phased out. So make the switch ASAP!


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It’s time to “Spring Forward”!
-Robyn & Todd



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Did you miss us? We’re back and excited to introduce you to one of our new sponsorsModern Album Designs! Take it away…

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Modern Album Designs provides custom wedding album design services for busy photographers. We can design for virtually any album company out there, and we support a wide variety of design software, including Photoshop, InDesign, Fotofusion, Photojunction, and JAD. This means we can design for flush mount and matted albums as well.

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Our standard design service includes unlimited revisions, which means we’ll take care of all the client edits at no extra charge. The album layouts are shown on our easy-to-use online proofing site, which allows the clients to flip through page by page to view their design. Once approved, we provide photographers with the layered source files for the design.

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Samples of our designs can be seen here.

In addition, we also offer a value-based album called the Luxe Album. This album offers a range of cover options and comes with a unique custom box. Even the inside cover fabric can be customized. Combined with our design service, photographers can save time and money in their album workflow.

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More details about the Luxe Album can be found here.

Please visit our sponsor Modern Album Designs and follow them on Facebook!


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The digital edition of the February 2013 Professional Photographer Magazine is now online for digital subscribers.

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In this issue Robyn featured fashion and accessory items by Frill ‘er Up Couture, Enchanted Fairyware, Moxie Couture, Maternity and Newborn Photography Prop Shop, Romantic Threads, and EcoStreet.etsy.com.

February 2013 Professional Photographer Magazine

(PLEASE NOTE: The Moxie Couture image shown in the February 2013 issue is by LeZandra Persinger. There will be a correction to note this officially in the April 2013 issue. We sincerely apologize for the error.)

Click the magazine pages above to read a larger .pdf version of the article. You can also find the article on page 52 and page 53 of the print-version when it hits mailboxes. Plus you can download the digital edition now if you’re a PPA member or digital subscriber.

Don’t get Professional Photographer Magazine yet? Subscribe here!


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We are offering a special spring ’13 discount for new advertisers We averaged nearly 11,500,000 initial page hits per month between December 2012 and February 2013 – and over 332,000 unique visitors during the same timeframe.

Anybody wanting to advertise really should. I love browsing your ads to find new vendors and resources.” -Kim, momtriedit.net

I’ve received triple the amount of traffic from your site than any other site I’m advertising on! I’m so pleased with choosing to advertise with you!” -Kathy, boudoirbusinessboutique.com

Your giveaway was a great success and drove lots of traffic for us!” -Nathiya, emerabags.com


Contact Todd if you are interested in a custom advertising plan or a Paperie sponsorship. Or you can choose from one of our standard advertising plans and pay instantly:


NEW advertisers only—contact for discount renewal rates. Thanks!

Once payment has been made, write todd @ this domain and include a copy of your receipt and attach an image for the ad-size purchased.


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Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates!
-Robyn & Todd



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It’s time to announce all of the winners in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone receives nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

2012 Paperie Boutique Wrap Battle

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Here are our first, second, and third place winners as selected by our readers, from the six finalists selected by our judges!

2012 wrap battle winner

Can you believe the difference between first and second place was ONE VOTE?


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1st Place for 2012 – Entry #37Erica Clark Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

Erica Clark Photography
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2nd Place for 2012 – Entry #31PhotoJenic Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413/

PhotoJenic
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3rd Place for 2012 – Entry #27Jennifer Wilcox Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

Jennifer Wilcox Photography
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Here is our 2012 Wrap Battle “fan favorite” from all 37 of this year’s entries as selected by our readers!

Fan Favorite for 2012 – Entry #10Melanie Ashcraft Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2012/12/28/wrap_battle_entries_122812/

2012 Fan Favorite
Melanie Ashcraft

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Here is our 2012 Wrap Battle “most original” from all 37 of this year’s entries as selected by our readers!

Most Original for 2012 – Entry #36Deborah Kocan Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

2012 Most Original
Deborah Kocan Photography

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And here are our three Wrap Battle “runners-up” as selected by our judges!

Entry #20Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/04/wrap_battle_entries_010413/

Corina Nielsen Photography

Entry #24The Vintage Cupcake Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/07/wrap_battle_entries_010713/

The Vintage Cupcake Photography

Entry #28Talia Studio
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

talia studio

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In addition to our sponsors listed above, Paperie Boutique would also like to send out a huge round of thanks the following vendors donating prizes and discounts:

Miller’s Professional Imaging, Rice Studio Supply, WHCC, Boudoir Business Boutique, Flourish by Nichole Van, MOO.com, Chic Critique Forum, 2 Lil Owls, The Savvy Photographer, Birdesign Art, Kotori Photo Jewelry, Bittersweet Design Boutique, Hazy Skies Designs, My Funky Camera, M4H Photography, Artsy Couture, Jo Totes Camera Bags, Wildly Sweet Designs, Nations Photo Lab, MadiLu Designs, EW Couture, Photographer Cafe, Click Magazine / Clickinmoms, and Handmade Paper Boxes


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We’d also like to thank this year’s judges again for selecting our six finalists:

• Alycia Alvarez – Alycia Alvarez Photography
• Marsha Mifsud – The Savvy Photographer
• Heather Lickliter – Stylized Portraiture / Fairyography
• Lisa Hoang – Windwardskies Photography / Simply Baby
• Lori George – co-owner & marketing director of Prairie Sweet Boutique
   (Prairie Sweet Boutique on Facebook)
• Anya Wait – anya wait | photographer
• Karen Leslie – KarenLeslie Photography
• Christine Tremoulet – Christine Tremoulet / owner of Business of
   Awesome
for boudoir photographers


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Last but certainly not least, we’d like to thank all 37 of this year’s 2012 Wrap Battle entries for sharing their amazing packaging with our readers! And each of YOU for helping us select this year’s winners. We could not do this each year without everyone’s word of mouth and support!

We will be sending out prize notifications this week as we get each prize set organized. Prizes will come directly from the vendors and not Paperie Boutique – you will be sent the information on how to claim each one. If you’re listed as a winner above, please watch your e-mail for the next few days!

And as they say…that’s a wrap! Thanks again!
-Robyn & Todd


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P.S. View the 2010 Wrap battle here:
http://paperieboutique.com/…/packaging-contest/

View the 2011 Wrap Battle here:
http://paperieboutique.com/…/packaging-contest-2011/



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HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

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It’s time to announce the finalists and vote for the winners in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

2012 Paperie Boutique Wrap Battle

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Please give a round of applause / show of thanks for our judges – they had the impossible task of narrowing 37 AMAZING entries down to just 6 finalists:

• Alycia Alvarez – Alycia Alvarez Photography
• Marsha Mifsud – The Savvy Photographer
• Heather Lickliter – Stylized Portraiture / Fairyography
• Lisa Hoang – Windwardskies Photography / Simply Baby
• Lori George – co-owner & marketing director of Prairie Sweet Boutique
   (Prairie Sweet Boutique on Facebook)
• Anya Wait – anya wait | photographer
• Karen Leslie – KarenLeslie Photography
• Christine Tremoulet – Christine Tremoulet / owner of Business of
   Awesome
for boudoir photographers


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Without further adieu, I bring you the six 2012 Wrap Battle finalists (all listed in order of submission with links to their original entry below the voting box)…

As you go through the finalists remember to look at the packaging and not just the “pretty pictures” (i.e. product staging). As this is not a photo contest, try to keep in mind what will actually be received by the client… The goal: best packaging!

Entry #20Corina Nielsen Photography & Design
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/04/wrap_battle_entries_010413/

Corina Nielsen Photography

Entry #24The Vintage Cupcake Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/07/wrap_battle_entries_010713/

The Vintage Cupcake Photography

Entry #27Jennifer Wilcox Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

Jennifer Wilcox Photography

Entry #28Talia Studio
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/11/wrap_battle_entries_011113/

talia studio

Entry #31PhotoJenic Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413/

PhotoJenic

Entry #37Erica Clark Photography
http://paperieboutique.com/2013/01/14/wrap_battle_entries_011413_2/

Erica Clark Photography


PLEASE help us keep the voting fair – just one vote per person! All winner-voting needs to be completed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 21st. Ballots submitted after that time will not be counted in the final voting numbers.


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But wait! THERE’S MORE! We also have prizes for “fan favorite” and “most original“. You can select the recipients of these awards at the following URLs:

FAN FAVORITE:
paperieboutique.com/voting/2012_wrap_battle_fan_favorite.html

MOST ORIGINAL:
paperieboutique.com/voting/2012_wrap_battle_most_original.html

PLEASE help us keep the voting fair – just one vote per person in each contest! All voting needs to be completed by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, January 21st. Ballots submitted after that time will not be counted in the final numbers.


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Congrats to our finalists, thanks to our judges, and a huge “thank you” to everyone who entered this year! There was so much inspiration and creativity!

All winners will be announced by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 22nd.

Have fun and good luck!
-Robyn & Todd

P.S. Contestants – please feel free to share the voting links with your friends and family! Just remember that only one vote per person is allowed. Thank you!



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HEADS UP: The Wrap Battle is a crazy time of year and our inboxes overfloweth. Please follow us on Facebook for more frequent updates / announcements!

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We’re posting more entries in the 2012 Wrap Battle from Paperie Boutique and HB Photo Packaging—sponsored by Sassy Designs, Kraft and Jute, Bad Sass Backdrops, Prairie Sweet Boutique, Go{4}Pro Photography, and Simply Color Lab! (Official rules here.)

Submissions are now closed and the judging is about to begin.

The Wrap Battle is an annual contest with fabulous prizes for the best business packaging and presentation (holiday and/or “every day”) – this year our first place prize winner alone will receive nearly $10,500 in prizes and merchandise directly from our incredible 2012 Wrap Battle sponsors and vendors!

2012 Paperie Boutique Wrap Battle

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The final Wrap Battle entries are posted below – judging starts this week!

Entry #34 is by Lisa Mason Photography – packaging to brighten up any day!

Lisa Mason Photography

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

• USB’s from Pexagontech.com
• Small yellow boxes for USB and thin ribbons from Michaels
• Large yellow ribbon, tissue and sheer organza bags in multi
   sizes from Nashville Wraps
• Cards and Gift Cards from WHCC
 -Lisa, Lisa Mason Photography


Lisa Mason Photography
Lisa Mason Photography

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Entry #35 is by m.j.m. photography – such attention to all the fine details!

mjm photography

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

mjm photography
mjm photography

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Entry #36 is by Deborah Kocan Photography – a sweet trip to the candy shop!

Deborah Kocan Photography

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

“My candy-land themed Christmas/Holiday Packaging for 2012!”
-Deborah, Deborah Kocan Photography


Deborah Kocan Photography
Deborah Kocan Photography

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And last, but certainly not least . . . here’s the final 2012 Wrap Battle entry!

Entry #37 is by Erica Clark Photography – summed up in one word. Adorable!

Erica Clark Photography

click each Wrap Battle entry photo for a larger pop-up version

“All boxes purchased at H-B Photo.

The brown paper bags shown in the first image were purchased at my local dollar store where they are 2 for a $1.

I bought the tiny brown paper sacks from a vendor on Etsy. I tuck a business card inside and clip it with a miniature clothespin I found for $2.00 a box on clearance at Walmart.

The baker’s twine is from Etsy.

I bought the twine from our local farm store when they were marked down and out in a clearance bin.

All ribbon/lace was purchased at our local Hobby Lobby.

The burlap, which is cut into strips, was also purchased at Hobby Lobby.

The tissue paper was purchased at Target. The little back chalkboard ‘thank you’ tag is actually just black card stock with a hole punched in it.

My business cards and some of the stickers and mini cards are from Moo.

The stickers I use to seal the tissue paper are from WHCC. The 5×5 press printed square is also from WHCC and I use the other side to hand write a thank you note.

The petal enclosure is what I use for discs of digital files and the 5×5 card fits right on top of it. I buy those from The Paper Source. I seal the enclosure with one of the Moo stickers.

The 3×3 accordions are from WHCC and are sometimes one of the little gifts I give my clients.

The following is what goes into my bridal packets: Some of the press printed products are purchased from WHCC others are from ProDPI.

The templates were purchased from Design Aglow.” -Erica, Erica Clark Photography


Erica Clark Photography
Erica Clark Photography

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Updated judging info here… All entries have been posted now so stay tuned!
-Robyn & Todd



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