Colorworld Imaging

Putting Colorworld in the Frame...

2013-07-17T14:07:00.002+01:00

"We have heavily invested in a state of the art framing service" This is the quote being splashed about on our most recent campaign covering our Framing Service here at Colorworld Imaging. The quote comes from our Business Development Director Mike Brydon. Over the past 6 years that Mike has been in his position with the family firm he has over seen huge changes and investments to ensure Colorworld can keep up with modern day techniques, technologies and trends.

Expanding the Framing Service has been a huge project which has taken a few years to get to the size it is now, yet is framing as popular as it once was?

With many photographers constantly looking to out do each other with newer and unique products has the focus shifted away from the basics of good quality craftmanship and the beauty of this form of presentation? Current trends have seen the desire for modern materials such as acrylics and metals. But do these items really satisfy the needs of today's customer or more interestingly just the needs of the photographer.

Effective marketing is about ensuring you are meeting the demand in your target market, are photographers too busy looking for new products rather than looking for desirable products that actually sell consistently?

That question would have to be answered on an individual basis however there is no argument on the desirability of quality.

Colorworld Imaging have a 4 man strong team of framers who create each and every frame from hand; starting with the cutting of the moulds to length, joining the corners perfectly on angle, sandwiching the print, mats and acrylic glass together, securing a quality backing and then finishing with wall fixtures ready for hanging. With eyes and hands on each frame there is no chance of any imperfections. The slightest defect and the frame is removed from production and a new frame produced.

The framing team produce an astounding array of framed prints ranging from standard family portraits to Graduation Ceremonies and Achievement awards. They sort through over 34 types of moulds ranging from chunky traditional mahogany, to modern metallic silvers and bronzes, mixed in with minimalistic glossy white and black, there really is something for every style of photographer and client.Not only that, but you can choose a totally different style for example the Box Frame or Canvas Box Print.

Watching each individual image go through the different stages from a basic photographic print to a completed framed product, it is easy to see that as much dedication and care goes into the finished product as the photographer took on creating the image. Everything from New Born Babies to Wedding Anniversaries and every life event in between goes through the hands of the framing team.

So, going back to my earlier questions - which type of photographer are you?

To see all of our Framing Service products and options visit our display range on our website www.colorworldimaging.co.uk/products

Precision in imperative.

Colorworld have invested heavily in expensive machinery to ensure the finest of quality.

Large volumes for Graduations and Sporting Events.

We have the capacity to make frames up to 40x30"

Awaiting their designated image.

Concentration is key to creating quality. Not wanting to disturb one of our framing team.

A few snapshots of our samples hanging in the studio - This is a Canvas Box Print in Black by Kevin Pengelly.

Work by Gordon McGowan (left) double mounted in our F33 Mould. And Andrea Johnson (right) in F11 with multi apeture mount in double mount with black and white.

Another great piece from Dave Wall framed in our F19 in White Wash.

Product Packages

2013-07-05T11:04:00.002+01:00

As an MPA contributing writer I regularly impart advice on products and services, this article was published in the latest issue of Master Photography as a follow up to the previous months article on product selection. This issue I discussed how to present and package your product selections.

My last article discussed the need to open up your product range in order to maximise appeal and become more versatile. So this issue I’d like to provide some offerings of advice on how best to create your packages and the elements that should be assessed.

Providing more than the basics

Every photographer can offer an album, but does offering an album make you stand out from the competition? Does it show your creativity? Does it maximise your profits post event? In my opinion and that of many others the answer is no. I advise Colorworld customers on a daily basis about how to go about creating their packages and I present the following strategies:

Target Your Customers

When targeting your customer you need to recognise 2 types of people;

Type 1 – Budget Clients. These are the ones who are primarily ruled by their budget and will be looking for the most they can obtain within that realm.

Type 2: Style Clients. These are the most desirable clients as they are motivated by the product and getting something different and creative. They are not primarily governed by money and may bend the rules on their budget to get the product they desire.

Tiers or Bundles

By bundling or tiering your products you can ensure you address both budgets and styles with your products.

Tiering: think of it as Gold, Silver and bronze. This firstly means you can offer the product range based upon budget and so target the budget motivated clients. Secondly however, and this is where the psychology comes in, no one likes being last and so by having options in a tier your client will be motivated to spend a certain amount extra to get the Gold if their budget is flexible.

Targeting the style conscious is also a key element in product offerings. These clients are looking for a product that encompasses a style element; they want something different from the norm. So capitalise on these motivational factors by only having the stylised elements as a top tier and not just a larger replica of your lower tier. These customers are not limited primarily by budget and so are willing to pay the extra if necessary.

Tiering Example:

Gold: 16x12 Album, 2 8x6 parent albums with Designer Box and Framed Print.

Silver: 14x10 album with 2 7x5” parent albums and a Designer Box.

Bronze: 14x10 Album with 2 7x5” parent albums.

Bundling: If you find Tiering too restrictive then Bundling may be a strategy that you feel more affinity with. Bundling opens up your product offerings by allowing the client to in essence create their own package. You can choose to keep pricing simple by choosing products that would all fit within a price tag i.e. £100 per bundle or you can price them individually and standardise your profit margin.

Example: Start with a basic 14x10” album as a starting point and display your bundle options.

Bundle 1: 2 Parent Albums

Bundle 2: 4 Photographic Mini Books

Bundle 3: Designer Box

Bundle 4: Designer Box + Mounted Prints

Bundle 5: Designer Thank You Cards

Bundle 6: Framed Print

Bundling is a great way to ensure you offer exactly what your client wants however it does have its risks as you may only end up with a package worth less than a standard Bronze Tier package.

Get Creative!

Don’t just offer 2 types of album. Create a package that is more desirable and versatile with other products such as a framed print. This technique will also mean that you can employ a higher mark up or sell up for more profit. Sure you can employ a single album as a basic product but presenting packages or bundles means you can up sell from this starting point and really maximise your profit after the event.

My last piece of advice is to always have a signature piece; something other photographers in your geographic area don’t have, this will help attract those type 2 clients who have a tendency to spend more as they are looking for something different. With the amount on offer from pro labs there is always something you can offer, be it a vintage feel cover material, a designer treasure box or a fine art paper.

And remember that you can always contact your pro lab for help and information.

MPA Published Articles: Product Choices

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Hannah Frawley our resident Marketing Manager has been writing articles for many years and her recent items are in support of the MPA. See her articles in their Master Photography Magazine Issues April and also June 2013 for guidance on how to maximise your profit and product offerings.

Do you want to make more profit from your images? The answer to that question for the majority would be ‘yes but how?’ Well economically speaking you have to ensure that you are meeting demand yet many photographers are still not offering a comprehensive finished product range that matches what the market is requesting.

CD v’s Album

When presenting product choices to your clients it is often difficult to communicate the intangible benefits of a finished product and often easier and time efficient to provide your images on disc. In this day and age of technology it would be the obvious move but can you imagine a world where images are only kept on a disc? What a dull and un-emotive environment that would be. Not to mention with the rate at which technology becomes obsolete – will there be CD drives around in 20 years’ time, my guess is not however a finished product survives for as long as it is cared for. What also about quality? By handing over your work you are handing over your businesses reputation to a novice. How good will your images look printed by a local commercial outlet compared to a professional photographic lab? Will you get better reviews on good quality or bad quality prints? The answer is an obvious one however photographers are still continuing to throw away potential profit.

Restricted Product Ranges

Traditionally a photographer who does offer finished products would restrict the client to their chosen merchandise however by restricting selections you could inadvertently be restricting your profit. Different products appeal to different types of client and so by ensuring you are offering the widest range possible you are targeting your services at the widest range of clients. This doesn’t mean you are down grading your target market, your price range is the key to affecting that, more products simply means more appeal, more appeal means more interest.

I have 15 years of marketing experience for a wide variety of industries however in these challenging economic times regardless of the market, the key to success is diversification. The most successful photographers are the ones who can react to market changes. The basic of marketing is supply meeting demand, and those who have the most diverse range of products tend to see a steadier flow of clientele with higher average spends.

Product Presentation

There are cries of ‘but I don’t want to compromise my style’ and ‘but it gets too complicated to offer a wider range’ which for some it can be but I’m not encouraging a barrage of product guides onto your bride to be, I am advising on offering a wider, less complicated solution that will still match your character and style but most importantly encourage a higher average spend.

Many of the professional labs now offer sample cover sets for their albums and this is the most efficient and cost effective way of offering a wider range for your clients. No longer do you have to spend hundreds of pounds on sample albums and leather swatches, you can now have all of the options to present to you client in a simple yet appealing arrangement with no compromise on style or quality.

What about other products such as framed prints? Framed Prints are an excellent method of up selling on just 1 image, yet many wedding photographers only offer the traditional album. Why is this when the market is crying out for innovation and creativity? With software such as Studio Partner from Colorworld Imaging you can present over 35 Moulding styles to your client against their chosen image live on screen. There is no longer the need to purchase frame chevrons or cumbersome display boards in order to present this kind of product.

Product Selection

The truth is you can’t offer every single product on the market, so how do you go about diversifying your range without confusing or alienating your potential clientele?

If you are interested in increasing your product range my advise is to speak to you chosen pro lab. Pro Labs have traditionally been seen as just that, print labs however we have had to diversify our offerings too to meet your demand too and so offer much more. We can inform you on market trends, best selling products, new products, variations on your chosen products and we can look at your product range and advise on how best to tailor it to the market demand. At the end of the day, your success is our success so we should be working on it together.

Colorworld Present their 2013 Portfolio.

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Colorworld have officially launched their new product portfolio for 2013 and it is a totally new look for the 45 year old company proving that although they have been in the industry for nearly half a century they are still as fresh and as relevant as ever.

There is a plethora of new products as well as extensions to current product lines, many new products brought in by customer request. Colorworld will continue to add to their catalogue thought 2013 so keep up to date by registering on their website for updates and newsletters.

Mike Brydon Business Development Director for Colorworld Imaging “ This is a very exciting time of change for us at Colorworld, we have brought on a new Marketing Manager and the effects of this are now started to come to fruition. We have expanded our ranges for 2013 and updated our brand to ensure we are still relevant and providing exactly what our customers need to be successful, and hopefully welcome many new customers for 2013 to join in on that success”.

For 2013 they have introduced many new products such as the Full Cover Presentation Box (See Image ©Alireza Zendehpir My World of Beauty 2013).

The Leather Presentation Box is perfect for many uses:

Album Presentation
Mounted Prints Presentation
Luxury Keepsake box for brides and babies
Branded Marketing Tool
Portfolio Box

Hand made by our crafted trades-people these boxes are made using Genuine Leather in a choice of 16 colours, or maybe choose from the range of 15 buckrams or macrosuedes. The ability to create unique products from this line is limitless as are its uses.

The 2013 Product Portfolio can be viewed online 24/7 via www.colorworldimaging.co.uk or downloaded so you can also have access to it offline. If you would like a paper copy please email enquiries@colorworldimaging.co.uk with your customer number. (Customer number received after registering via our website)

Colorworld Support MPA Diamond Jubilee Awards

2012-10-18T16:14:00.001+01:00

The Master Photographers Association (MPA) has announced the winners in its 2012 Master Photography Diamond Jubilee Awards. The main winnersare Vanessa Ho, Clare Louise, David MacDonald, Louise Sumner, Aaron Ang and Chris Bradbury and Colorworld would like to extend their congratulations to all of those who collected an award.

The event was held at the Newcastle Gateshead Hilton Hotel –only 2 miles from the Colorworld Lab and so the Colorworld Team were out in force to support and celebrate the year’s achievements. The event was a glittering collection of world class photographers and Colorworld were very proud to be part of such a momentous occasion and also to celebrate the 60^thanniversary of the association.

Colorworld support the MPA through a Trade Partnership and sponsored 4 awards at the event; Alex Brydon Managing Director of Colorworld presented the Pets & Animals award to winner Paul Walker, Business Development Manager Mike Brydon presented an award to the winner of the UK Wedding category Louise Sumner, Operations Manager John Wlkinson presented David Allan Stanbury with his award for Adult Portraiture and Sales Manager Neville Hutchinson presented the Cherub of the Year award to Nicholas Frost.

Colorworld were especially proud as Managing Director Alex Brydon was presented with a Special Recognition Award “I was totally surprised and astounded to receive an award, I have been part of the industry for many years and it is always a positive feeling to be recognised for the hard work you put in. Colorworld works extremely hard to provide high standards in the industry and it’s great for that to be recognised by such a nationally respected association of professionals.”

Colorworld Managing Director Alex Brydon receiving his Special Recognition Award from the MPA Chief Executive Colin Buck (Hon) FMPA

Alex Brydon presents Paul Walker with his award for the winning image under the Pets & Animals category.

John Wilkinson Operations Manager at Colorworld (centre) and Steve Walls (Guest Speaker) present David Stanbury with his award for winning the Adult Portraiture Category.

Mike Brydon Business Development Manager of Colorworld (left) and Steve Walls (Guest Speaker) present Louise Sumner her award for UK Wedding Photographer.

Neville Hutchinson Sales Manager for Colorworld presents Nicholas Frost his award for the winning image under Cherub of the Year.

Colorworld have provided successful panel printing for many an MPA member and will continue to strive to maintain high standards in the industry in order to support the professional photographer. All of the award winning images can be viewed at www.masterphotographyawards.co.uk

Customer Survey Prize Winner

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Congratulations to Richard Galloway of Galloway Photography http://www.gallowayphotography.uk.com/home

Richard has won a Google Nexus 7 Tablet! He was one of hundreds of entrants who took part in our Customer Survey 2012 during August 2012.

Every entrant received 25% off a framed print and one lucky person was picked at random to receive the top prize worth £200.

Thank you to you all - we will share the results with you soon!

Dave Wall Training Day Monday 10th September 2012

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The Ultimate Guide to People Retouching Monday 10th September 2012
With over 25 years of experience running a variety of both photographic and retouching studios. Dave has amassed a knowledge that is second to non within the UK photographic industry across a wide and varied set of disciplines. As well as being a multi-award winning and internationally published photographer, Dave is also a highly regarded and sort after seminar speaker and trainer. Offering a variety of unique, humorous and informative seminars it is no wonder his services are in such high demand by industry leaders in both the UK and abroad. His vision as a photographer and not a retoucher has enabled him to connect and understand other photographers needs. A rare talent indeed and one that has led him to retouch images for many leading photographers and a plethora of multinationals around the globe. Dave will be covering all aspects of skin retouching: Banish Blemishes Write out wrinkles Create perfect skintones Even out blotchy skin He will also cover other areas: Perfect Sepia Cross Processing Vintage Split Toning View Dave's website for more information on his work www.davewallphoto.co.uk The day will cost only £80 and will include a plethora of freebies and goodies: Money off vouchers for Colorworld Imaging Discounted Pro Select (Presentation, Sales and Workflow Software) Discounted Oneone Products (Creativity Design Package) and more to be confirmed! The training day will be held at Colorworld Imaging Pro Lab Seminar Suite, Cumberland Road, North Shields, NE29 8RD. To book contact Bev@colorworldimaging.co.uk or 0191 259 6926. We look forward to seeing you then!

Colorworld Customer Survey 2012

2012-08-01T09:40:00.002+01:00

Today we are launching the Colorworld Customer Survey 2012!!

All survey entrants get 25% off a framed print and a chance to win a Google Nexus 7 Tablet worth £200! The survey will only be active until the end of August so get your feedback in as soon as possible. The winner will be announced after the close of the survey on 31st August 2012.

We want to listen to you and find out if we are offering you the best range and quality of service that you need. We know your time is important and so the survey is short and concise and will only take 2-3 minutes.

So give us your answers, ideas and feedback and make Colorworld Imaging your perfect pro lab partner!

www.colorworldimaging.co.uk/customersurveyintro.aspx

Training Day with Two K's

2012-07-26T12:40:00.001+01:00

Thank you to all who attended our seminar on Tuesday 24th July 2012. Both Kevin Wilson and Kevin Pengelly thoroughly enjoyed sharing their wealth of knowledge about the photographic profession and everyone left the day feeling truly inspired and motivated.

There is a plethora of rave reviews and comments on our facebook page www.facebook.com/colorworldimaging about the day and images will be uploaded shortly so you can see what we all got up to.

Thanks again to all the friends of Colorworld who attended and we look forward to seeing you all again at the next seminar.

There will be more to come from the 'The K's' - maybe even with a live shoot! So keep informed via any of our channels and come along to the next one!

www.facebook.com/colorworldimaging
www.twitter.com/cwimaging
www.colorworldimaging.co.uk - view the events page or sign up and receive our free newsletter.

Training Day with Two K's - Change of Venue!

2012-07-13T11:19:00.001+01:00

Due to popular demand we have changed the location of our upcoming seminar on TUESDAY 24TH JULY 2012 with Kevin Pengally and Kevin Wilson.

All of the original seats sold out at lighting speed and as we were still receiving requests we decided to move to a larger venue in order to accommodate more people. This now means more places are available so book now!

New Venue:
Travel Lodge
Silverlink Retail Park
Cheviot Room 8

Please see our previous post for seminar topics and cost. If you wish to book please contact bev@colorworldimaging.co.uk or call us on 0191 259 6926.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Training Day with Two K's

2012-07-10T16:11:00.001+01:00

On TUESDAY 24TH JULY 2012 Kevin Pengelly and Kevin Wilson will be holding a Training Day with 'Two K's' at our lab in North Shields.

Both Kevin's have the rare distinction of Fellowship in major photographic bodies, both have Fellowships with The Master Photographers Association and The British Institute of Professional Photographers and Kevin Wilson has a Fellowship with The Royal Photographic Society.

The day will consist of Both K's talking on all aspects of their wedding business's

Business Structure
Organization
Workflow
Lighting
Posing
Composition
Constructing Award Winning Images
Marketing
Contracts, Terms and Conditions. And so much more !!!

The cost for the day is specially priced at £45.00 plus vat, this includes all refreshments and a light lunch, the day will start with a 9.00am Reception for a 9.30am Introduction

Please contact Beverley Bennett on 0191 259 6926 or email bev@colorworldimaging.co.uk ....

Don't delay, spaces are going to fill very quickly ... we look forward to seeing you for this Inspirational Seminar

Art of Nudes Workshop

2011-11-11T09:57:00.004+00:00

Posted 11th November 2011

In assocation with Colorworld Imaging, Denton Photography are offering a days training in the Art of Nudes on Sunday 27th November 2011

Art of Nudes Workshop

Put a top photographer together with a top model in a superb venueand you know you're in a for a good day.

Join John and Camilla for a day you won't forget.

John Denton is a Fellow of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photography and works across Europe on Fashion and Art Nude Commissions.

Camilla-Rose Helley is a rising star in the world of Art Nude modelling. She wil demonstrate her full range of poses and talk about how direction can be delivered to get the most from your models.

Together John and Camilla will work through a range of techniques for styling, posing and lighting the contemporary and classic nude images. You will use ambient light, speedlights, other light sources and Elinchrom Quadras to create a portfolio of fantastic imagery.

John will also demonstrate the Lightroom and Photoshop techniques he uses to develop his images.

email: enquiries@dentonphotography.co.uk
web: www.dentonphotography.co.uk
tel: +44(0)1964 501712

£125 - Sunday 27th November 2011, 9am - 5pm.
Cold Harbour Farm, Bishop Burton, East Yorks, HU17 8QA. Lunch not included.

Christmas Closing/Opening Dates for 2011/2012

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Posted 2nd November 2011

Our Christmas dates are listed below; this information will enable you to do some forward planning and we hope that it proves to be a busy period for us both. Lab Closure

The lab will close from 12.00pm on Friday 23rd December and will reopen on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

Christmas Orders by Post

Orders received by first class post on Monday 19th December will be back in the post by Wednesday 21st December at the latest. Urgent orders can be returned to you by Courier/Special Delivery on request, at your expense.

Renaissance Album Orders

The last date for Renaissance albums is Wednesday 14th December 2011. We will do our best to complete orders received after this date.

Seldex Orders
The last ordering date for Seldex Albums and portfolio boxes is Thursday 17th November 2011. Seldex Artistic Albums have confirmed to us that they will be shipping to Colorworld right up to the Monday before Christmas.

StudioPartner Orders

Orders for prints received by 8am on Tuesday 20th December will be ready for despatch on Wednesday 21st December. If your prints require mounting please telephone the lab to ensure we can handle your order within this time. Couriered orders will be despatched on Wednesday 21st December 2010 for delivery on Thursday 22nd December 2011.

As always, orders received after these dates may still be received in time for Christmas. In recent years we have met all requests for last minute Christmas orders and we will do our utmost to meet your demands this year.

Hasselblad and Broncolor Open Day at Colorworld

2011-10-04T10:07:00.002+01:00

Posted 4th October 2011

Hasselblad and Broncolor are very proud to present

'The Beauty of Bron'

An open 'Fun' day at Colorworld Imaging in North shields on Monday 10th October from 11.00am - 5.00pm.

The Studio Day, will have two studio area's set up with the latest Broncolor lighting systems and accessories - all for you to play with, to test and question . bring your camera's for a great day of playing with light .. FREE OF CHARGE !!!

We have a professional model for your shoots, and a couple of demonstations through the day, Our Photographic lighting expert Chris Burfoot will be on hand to show the benefits of the Broncolor products, The day will begin at 11.00 am and finish around 5.00pm, please feel free to 'pop' in at anytime or stay and play all day - please feel free to bring your own camera along, also available is the wonderful Hasselblad camera's - please bring memory sticks to take away your images.

Tea and Coffee will be available throughout the day, Although we do not have the facility for lunches or snack's, so if staying for the day .. Please bring a Picnic !!!

Please note this day is for 'Opportunity' !! there is no sales pitches or hard sales, just the opportunity to play with fantastic lighting and accessories ... Please register on our website www.ukbroncolor.com or email Beverley bev@colorworldimaging.co.uk .

The open day will be held at Colorworld Imaging, Cumberland Road, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8RD.

October Fotoinspir3 Training Days with Colorworld

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Posted 23rd September 2011

Fotoinspir3 is the Contemporary Foto Training side of Bristo Photography. It is run by photographer Pete Bristo MBE FBIPP FMPA FSWPP. Pete is a working wedding photographer who shoots over 50 weddings a year with his wife Sheryl. He has been a photographer for over 25 years and has a wealth of knowledge in weddings, Portraiture and Press photography. Pete is the highest qualified wedding photographer in the UK today with 5 fellowships to his name and an MBE awarded to him by HRH the Queen for photographic work.

4th October 2011 Hever Castle Hever Edenbridge Kent TN8 7NG map	12th October 2011 Dalhousie Castle Hotel Bonnyrigg Edinbrugh EH19 3JB map
13th October 2011 Kelvingrove Art Gallery Argyle Street Glasgow G3 8AG map	20th October 2011 Margam Castle Margam Country Park Port Talbot SA13 2TJ map

Delegates attending a Fotoinspir3 worksthop will receive a Colorworld Imaging £25 voucher towards their Renaissance album range.

For more information please visit http://www.fotoinspir3.co.uk/www.fotoinspir3.co.uk/Welcome.html

Remember to pick up a copy of our Colorworld Imaging 2011 price guide and our Seldex price guide.

Autumn Offers from Colorworld Imaging

2011-09-19T10:15:00.001+01:00

Posted 19th September 2011

To take advantage of these offers and more simply order through our free Studio Partner and Designer Pro software quoting:

Promotion code: AUT21

All prices excluding VAT and Carriage. Offer expires 24/12/2011 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers

All Colorworld Imaging customers are entitled to use our free online sales gallery,
Image Partner

Colorworld exhibiting at Photovision Roadshow in Dublin

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Posted 26th August

Photovision - Dublin - Tuesday, 6th September 2011

Croke Park Stadium
Hogan Suite
Jones Road
Dublin 3 Trade show open: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Seminars Start: 10am

Colorworld Imaging will be exhibiting at the Photovision Roadshow on 6th September 2011 at Croke Park Stadium in Dublin.

Seldex LogoIf you register your details at our stand (with your buisness card) we will give you a £10.00 Colorwolrd print voucher, and a chance to view our range of Seldex and Renaissance Albums.

Remember to pick up a copy of our Colorworld Imaging 2011 price guide and our Seldex price guide.

StudioPartner Roes and Colorworld Express Problems

2011-05-31T10:33:00.002+01:00

Posted 28th May 2011

The problems with StudioPartner Roes and Colorworld Express on Friday 27th May 2011 were due to a number of storm cells that had passed through the New York areas. Their failover/reroute lines were also damaged shortly after. Our software providers then commenced a full reroute of their servers but that would take up to 24 hours to propagate around the world. By 8pm on Friday, the lines had been restored, so customers should have been working again by Saturday evening at the very latest.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have cause you. These type of events happen very infrequently, but we will always do our best to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.

Customer Testimonials

2011-05-25T11:06:00.001+01:00

Posted 17th May 2011

We now have a testimonial page on our website. If you would like to leave a testimonial regarding our products or the service you have received from us please visit www.colorworldimaging.co.uk or click on the following link. Thank you in advance

Manchester Photovision - 17th May 2011

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Posted 10 May 2011

Come and see us at the Photovision Roadshow in Manchester - at Manchester United Football Stadium on 17th May

A great opportunity to view our fantastic products and to talk to the staff to discuss your needs.

Looking forward to seeing you all there

New Brochure for 2011

2011-03-25T11:08:00.005+00:00

Posted 25 March 2011

Our new brochure for 2011 is now available. If you would like a printed brochure then please email us including your name and address. Alternatively, login to the website and go to the downloads page. Prices are effective from 1st April 2011.

Colorworld Seminar in North Shields - 4th April 2011

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Posted 24 March 2011

We're are holding our own seminar at the lab in North Shields with Hoss Hoss Mahdavi. The cost of the seminar is £48.00 per head including vat... please check out www.hossphotography.com to see some fantastic images and creative art. If you are interested please contact us as soon as possible as places will be limited and will go fast, especially with a popular speak like Hoss.

Please find also Trades in attendance will be OnOne Software, Hasselblad Cameras, ColorConfidence, Aaduki Insurance, Exclusive 7.

Our Model for the day with Hoss is the beautiful Fredau -- an absolute gem to work with. A full demonstration will be given by OnOne using images created on the day by Hoss and also printed in lab for all to see the end product. Hasselblad also have working camera's for people to handle and I'm sure Hoss will demonstrate....

It's going to be a Fantastic day .... not to be missed ! To book a place contact Bev on 0191 259 6926 or email bev@colorworldimaging.co.uk

New Products for 2011

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Posted 23 March 2011

Once you've received your new Colorworld brochure we recommend that you check out our new products for 2011. As well as our new Renaissance Cameo covers, we have also added a range of presentation box, printed CD cases and canvas box frames.

Photovision Edinburgh

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Posted 17 March 2011

Photovision Edinburgh, Royal Highland Centre, MacRobert Pavilion, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB (Near Edinburgh Airport). Tuesday 29th March 2011, Edinburgh's show is always well attended and great opportunity to see our latest products and services. If you haven't been able to see us at SWPP or Focus, then this is the event for you. Seminars start at 10am, with the trade show starting at 11am. Make sure your pre-register at the Photovision Website

New Exclusive 7 Deal

2011-03-17T11:00:00.006+00:00

Posted 17 March 2011

Colorworld have just signed an agreement with Exclusive 7 allowing us to distribute their range of digital photo frames. The frames' secret weapon is the security software which locks the images into the 1GB built in internal memory, preventing them from being downloaded or copied. Visit our Online Store to order your digital frame. This is great way to offer something extra to your clients whilst ensuring that your copyright is securely protected.