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| TAP DPS Matted Folio |
| New from TAP, the DPS (Digital Proofing System) Matted Folio weds a modern feature with a traditional presentation, allowing photographers to display images and deliver a CD/DVD all in one package. The folio has a patent-pending, retractable CD/DVD storage sleeve hidden in the back panel, and works great as an add-on display piece or proof book. |
| Price: $14.50 for folio. Mats sold separately at $13.85 per six pack. www.tap-usa.com |
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| AsukaBook Book Bound EXD |
| AsukaBook’s new Book Bound EXD line impressed our judges with its customizable format and its high-quality construction. The Book Bound EXD line includes an AsukaBook EX book with a printed hard cover and a matching book jacket. Customizable inside flaps give the album the look of a real coffee table book, and it comes in a custom-designed book case. Includes protective varnish or laminate coating in a matte or glossy finish. |
| Price: Varies according to size. www.asukabook.com |
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| WHCC PickPic |
| PickPic captured this category with the August 2009 release, offering a new level of speed and security, personalized domain name and SSL certificate for secure payment transactions. The system features slick image galleries designed to match the photographer’s branding, with support for custom crops, tones, borders, pricing and discounts. Just after our judging concluded, PickPic came out with the next generation of its online service, PickPic ProofPro. |
| $99 per month. www.pickpic.com |
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| Viewbook PRO Website Account |
| Viewbook PRO is more of a virtual display system than an online tool for building tangible photo albums. If you’re looking for the latter, try close runners-up Collages.net Hybrid Album Design or Forbeyon Virtual Album Builder. Viewbook PRO provides a robust yet simple platform for building online galleries, sophisticated portfolio websites and virtual albums. The fully customized sites can include branding elements, scalable slideshows, full-screen views and video. There’s even technology for embedding portfolios and projects into blogs and social networks. |
| Price: $19 per month. www.viewbook.com |
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| Midwest Photographic Contemporary Acrylic Frames |
| With Midwest Photographic’s acrylic frames, your prints are protected behind the acrylic face, and magnets keep them in place. The effect is a contemporary look in an easily modified setup. It’s a great display option for studios that want to swap out photos seasonally, or for different promotions. Photos go between the two 5x5-inch pieces of acrylic, which are held together by small magnets. |
| Price: $119-$187. www.midwestphotographic.com |
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| WHCC Float Wraps |
| WHCC Float Wraps add dimension to a room. The wraps are created by stretching a photographic print or canvas around masonite. A laminate protects the image, while padding between the print and the masonite gives the front of the Float Wrap a raised look. Available in sizes from 8x10 to 20x30 inches. |
| Price: $26-$128. www.whcc.com |
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Simply Canvas Clusters |
| With four or more individual canvases in each cluster, Simply Canvas Clusters combine to create multi-faceted wall art. Simply Canvas provides 10 ready-made, custom-designed patterns. Each cluster comes with a Zip file of sizing templates. With almost no canvas design skill, photographers can drag and drop elements to make clusters and then place a production order. Custom borders are included in the price. |
| Price: $213-$380. www.simplycanvas.com |
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| Simply Canvas Photo Banner Stands |
| Simply Canvas Photo Banner Stands won over our judges with their simplicity and high-quality printing on durable fabric. Ideal for studio and tradeshow displays, Photo Banners also make great add-on items and premium gifts for portrait and wedding clients. The stands are lightweight and easy to transport |
Price: $99-$249. www.simplycanvas.com
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