We’ve been thrilled with the response to the Print Shop launch — especially now it’s available on our super-affordable Lifetime plan! — and we love watching your stores go live. We’ve been talking with many users about how we can make it even better. As a result we’ve made a few design changes to elevate your store even more. Update 1: New store layouts We launched Print Shop with three layout options (square, landscape and horizontal). We've now introduced a fourth, a "mixed orientation" layout design — i.e. it doesn't To View More >>

Should you focus all your marketing energy on finding new customers? Maybe not! Generating extra revenue from the clients you already have can be simple, effective and very satisfying. This excellent article by Ago Cluytens explains a few ways to go about it, and in this post we're going to look at how to apply his ideas to your photography business.  As you're reading, ask yourself, "How can I add value for my clients using these strategies?" It's not about taking, it's about giving more than people expect. 1. Cross-selling "...the ability To View More >>

With thousands of new templates to choose from in Queensberry's online album designer, here's a great way to simplify your workflow. Tag your favourites so you can filter out the rest. It's so easy, and this little video explains how. Need extra help? You'll find plenty of articles about Workspace and Queensberry products and services on our main website and help  centre,  but  click here for helpful video tutorials and articles about the Album Designer. As we introduce changes we post details on the Queensberry blog, and To View More >>

In the past, Queensberry's online designer has never had a cover proofing function and we’re excited to announce that you can now proof plain, embossed, photo front and wrap-around covers. You will be able to see a preview in the designer, where you can adjust photos, change the embossing text and see what the cover will look like with your album. Your clients too will be able to see the cover using Queensberry’s fully integrated album proofing. We will be releasing cover motifs, designable and custom canvas covers in the New Year. To see how it works watch the short video below. Thanks,  To View More >>

Your website is a tool to get your name out there, increase bookings, keep your clients updated, and share your work. You can do all that very easily in Workspace. Over the next few weeks, we will be focussing on creating a Workspace website you can be proud of, which is completely unique to you and your business. The Page Designer Each page is built up of horizontal sections, which you can divide up into columns. Within those columns, you add "widgets" to build components like hero images, text, contact forms and slide shows into your site. Workspace has a wide range of To View More >>

One quick note, but two reminders First we're closed this Monday 26 October for a New Zealand Public Holiday. We have our fingers crossed for warm weather! If you have any questions or queries please  email us. We'll be back on Tuesday 27 October and will reply as soon as possible.  Next, the holiday season is just around the corner. Remember, we need to receive your order by Monday 9 November, and have it confirmed and paid for by  Monday 16 November. For full details  click here. Many thanks The Queensberry Team PS If we’re designing your albums we should have To View More >>

Several weeks ago, engaged couple Janet and Chip hit the streets of New York and the Museum of Natural History with their photographer Parris Whittingham for a pre-wedding  engagement session. After seeing their proofs of the shoot, the couple decided to commission two 9×9 matted albums as wedding gifts for their parents. Parris says, "With the support of Queensberry, we were able to custom design and receive these exquisite parent albums in record time…" Our congratulations and best wishes to Janet and Chip as they wed this weekend - 8 May, 2010. To view a slideshow of To View More >>

You can now offer all Queensberry Print products, including Q-Boxes, Q-Books and Q-Frames, in your own Workspace shopping cart (more about that here). To celebrate we're offering 15% discount off all Queensberry Print products this week only! Approved accounts also qualify for 15% trade discount, so this is a real bargain). Enter code QBYPP13 when you order. But wait there's more! If you're new to Workspace and would like to give it a try, we've got 30% discount off Workspace annual plans this week only*. Login to Workspace here, enter code WS1013 and the discount will be applied. *Workspace To View More >>

The Iris Awards are an important platform for showcasing the outstanding talent of New Zealand professional photographers. This year we had six Queensberry clients win categories and we're proud to share with you their winning images. Anna Kernohan - Landscape category winner Bryan Isbister - Wedding Classic category winner Michel Perrin - Creative category winner Jake Thomas - Wedding Creative category winner Bruce Gabites - Wedding Album category winner Mark McKeown - Photojournalism category winner  Congratulations to each of you on your outstanding photographs and success at the awards. We'd To View More >>

DHL recently announced that they are discontinuing their US domestic service (U.S Express) to focus on their more profitable international services. However this change won’t affect our service to you. That’s because the only services affected are DHL shipments being sent from one US location to another. We ship all our international orders direct from our bindery in New Zealand and DHL have assured us that this change won’t affect you or us in any way. We’re working hard to get as many orders as we can dispatched before our December close-down. Rest assured that our expected delivery times To View More >>