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February 2008 - Posts

• It's Off To Ohio We Go

  Our next stop on the convention trail is Dayton, Ohio for the Mid-East Annual Convention.  The Miller’s gang will be in attendance, showing off our extensive line of press products, albums, and gallery wraps.  We’ll also be drawing five winners for the Miller’s $100K – that’s $5,000 given out this weekend alone!  Visit the Convention Schedule on the Miller’s site for a discount pass.  We hope to see you there. Posted Feb 29 2008, 05:29 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• Fun in the Sun

  As tired as we are of winter here in the Midwest, we couldn’t have been more excited to spend some time this past weekend in California at the Western States show.  The sun, and of course, seeing our West Coast customers were just what we needed to cure our winter blues.  With more than 2500 present at the show, our booth was busy with attendees.  We handed out $6,000 to six lucky $100K Charity winners – thanks to all who registered.  Here we are, manning our new booth!   Posted Feb 29 2008, 05:25 PM by Julie Brown with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Conventions

• $100K Charity Winners from Western States

  We were in sunny California this past weekend for the Western States show and gave away $6,000 through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program.  Congratulations to our latest winners!   Teressa Wright of Kids Rock Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Visalia Elite Softball Allan Kuykendall of Allan Kuykendall Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Norman Reneau of NFR Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Forgiving for Living John Morales:  Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division Sophia Farago:  Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division Yvonne Carter of Cottage Kids:  Donating $1,000 to the American Cancer Society, California Division   Visit us in Ohio at the Mid-East show where we’ll be giving away another $5,000.  Good luck!   Posted Feb 29 2008, 05:23 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Charity

• Happy Leap Year, Baby

  A quick reminder that we'll begin accepting entries for the Baby & Child Portrait Contest starting tomorrow, March 1.  All customers will have an opportunity to help in the judging this year, so please read the details here. Happy February 29!  Posted Feb 29 2008, 10:44 AM by Jason Becking with 7 comment(s) Filed under: Baby child contest

• Turnaround Time Testimonial

  Warren Kahle recently sent us this excellent shot and nice note, bragging on us.  Was kind enough to allow us to post it here too: While I'm at it, I want to again express my amazement at how efficient Miller's lab was during the past holiday season.  Here's a brief recap of what happened during the week just before Christmas.   On Dec. 17, 2007,  a weather-related  panoramic photograph of mine was published on the front page of the Annapolis newspaper ( The Capital ).  It struck and emotional chord with many  people who saw it and  contacted the paper about getting copies of the image, or simply to send me a congratulatory email.  I was delighted with the response, but a bit worried that I could not satisfy everyone before my wife and I left on a trip to Florida immediately after Christmas.   I believe I uploaded orders to Miller's on the   19th,  20th, and 21st.  Amazingly, I received all of the prints before the end of the week...even  the order I sent on the 21st  was delivered on the 22nd  (FedExed overnight for Saturday delivery).  So much for the December 10 cutoff date for Christmas delivery of  prints produced with film!   My customers were as astonished as I was.   When I returned from Florida I followed up on additional orders,  some 32 prints of that image in total...and I still am getting inquiries.     In short, I'm excited to be knowledgeable enough to  capture and work with digital images, and I'm also glad to have Miller's backing me up with prompt, high quality service.   Please pass this along to Arnie, Dick, and whomever else should see it.  ( Attached is a copy of  the un-retouched image. )   Thanks very much.   Warren Kahle Annapolis, Maryland Posted Feb 25 2008, 09:47 AM by Jason Becking with no comments Filed under: Millers, Performance, Customers, Turnaround

• Miller's at the Southwest Convention

  Arnie, Tonya, Jen, and I are all back in the lab after returning from the Southwest convention in Arlington Texas.  While the weather in Texas was not tropical, it was certainly a welcomed retreat from our average of 20° F this last week.  It was very nice to see all of our existing customers from the region and to visit with potential customers.  Many of you provided some terrific suggestions at the show and that was very much appreciated. Thank you!  We love to get customer feedback.  As a result we have a lot of new products and services which we plan to release early this spring. We think everyone will be quite pleased!  This was the third time out for our new booth and we received a lot of positive comments.  Thanks for coming by! Justin Stubbs, Customer Service   Posted Feb 22 2008, 09:16 AM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• Weather (Again)

  Winter weather is hitting the Midwest again, so FedEx and our other carriers have informed us they'll be leaving earlier than normal today in their effort to stay ahead of the ice & snow. (And how nice of Julie to post about going to Pasadena just before I put this up.)   Posted Feb 21 2008, 10:35 AM by Jason Becking with no comments Filed under: Weather

• Pasadena, Here We Come!

  This weekend the convention team will be in Pasadena, CA for the Western States Convention.  Drop by the Miller’s booth (#220) at the Pasadena Convention Center to register for the Miller’s 100K Charity Program – we’re handing out $6,000 at this show alone.  To learn more, visit the Western States website at http://www.prophotoca.com/expo/index.html.  We are offering free passes!  Just log in and click on Convention Schedule to download one for yourself. Posted Feb 21 2008, 10:28 AM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• Latest Winners of the Miller's $100K - SPAC/PSPA and Southwest Conventions

  February has been a busy month for the Miller’s $100K Charity Program.  We’ve already given away $9,000 and will be handing out another $6,000 by the month’s end.  Our latest winners include:   From the SPAC and PSPA Conventions – -          Tim Adams of School Portraits by Adams Photography:  Donating $1,000 to The Let It Be Foundation From the Southwest Regional Convention – -          Theresa Peralta of Theresa Peralta Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, OK -          Gloria McDonald of Wild Mane Photos:  Donating $1,000 to Riding Unlimited -          Tim Rand of Tim Rand Photography:  Donating to United Way of NE Arkansas -          Mario and Gayle Guevero of Sunlight Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Crisis Center of Comal County Thanks to all who stopped by to register.  Come see us at Western States for your chance to win $1,000 to give to your favorite charity in your own name!   Posted Feb 21 2008, 08:58 AM by Julie Brown with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Charity

• Fun in Indiana

  Ted Vlaz spent this past weekend in Indianapolis at the Indiana PPA show.  With over 300 people in attendance, the Miller’s booth was busy!  According to Ted, Miller’s Flush Mount Albums and Press Books received lots of attention, and as always, the Miller’s $100K Charity Program was also a big hit.  Join us in Arlington, Texas for the Southwest Regional Convention-- we'd love to see you! Posted Feb 14 2008, 04:27 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• On the Road Again...

  This weekend you can find the Miller’s Convention Team in Arlington, TX at the Southwest PPA Regional Convention and Affiliated Print Competition.  The convention will be held at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel and Convention Center, February 16th – 18th.  Drop by and see us in Booth #213.  We’ll be drawing 4 names for the Miller’s $100K Charity Program – winners will receive $1,000 to give to their favorite charity in their name!  We’ll also be sponsoring three different speakers at the convention including: Robert Seat – Saturday, February 16th from 8 AM – Noon and 1:30 – 4 PM JB and DeEtte Sallee – Sunday, February 17th from 3 – 6 PM  Michael and Tina Timmons – Monday, February 18th from 8 – 11 AM If interested in learning more about the show, visit http://www.swppa.com/.  To download a free pass through Miller’s, simply log in and look under “Convention Schedule.”  We hope to see you there!   Posted Feb 14 2008, 04:22 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• Another $2,000 Given Away in Indiana!

  We added two more winners to the Miller’s $100K Charity Program at the PPA of Indiana Annual Convention.  They’ll both receive $1,000 to give to their favorite charity in their name.  The lucky recipients are: Julian Sasseen of Julian Sasseen Photography:  Donating $1,000 to the Bartholomew County Humane Society Townsend Schnabel of Townsend Schnabel Photography:  Donating $1,000 to Wheeler Mission Ministries We’ve given $29,000 in donations so far this tradeshow season through the Miller’s $100K.  Our next stop will be at the Southwest PPA Regional Convention, where we’ll be giving away another $4,000!  Be sure to stop by the booth (#213) to register.   Posted Feb 14 2008, 04:19 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Charity

• Winter Weather

  Ice and snow are in our area again, with the Pittsburg area in icy conditions since early this morning.  As a result, FedEx and the other carriers will be leaving earlier than normal tonight, so they can try to stay ahead of the weather themselves.  Although it's not currently bad in Columbia (just cold), the carriers will be doing the same thing there.   Posted Feb 11 2008, 12:24 PM by Jason Becking with no comments Filed under: Weather

• On our way to Indiana

  We have yet another stop on the convention trail this weekend – Indiana!  Come by the Miller’s booth to see Ted Vlaz.  He’ll be registering attendees for the Miller’s $100K Charity Program for a chance to win two $1,000 prizes.  The convention will be Saturday and Sunday (Feb 9 & 10) at the Indianapolis Marriott East.  As always, visit the Professional Photographers of Indiana website for more information.  We are offering free passes for this tradeshow.  Log in and click on Convention Schedule to access the free pass. Posted Feb 07 2008, 03:40 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions

• Miller's in Michigan

  Ted Vlaz of Miller's weathered through the snow to attend the Professional Photographers of Michigan Annual Show this past weekend.  The convention was held in Ypsilanti, MI on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.  Well over in attendance from last year, more than 300 made the trip in for the show.  As you can see, Ted is a master at working the Miller's booth, proudly displaying just a few of the many products Miller's has to offer! Posted Feb 07 2008, 02:47 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Conventions