WaldoPro and Filmet Partner to Bring AI-driven Workflow & Sales Automation for Professional Photographers

WaldoPro, an industry leader in AI-powered photo sales solutions, and Filmet , a leader in high quality printing for over a 100 years, are thrilled to announce their partnership to bring workflow automation, AI-powered mobile sales, and world class printing to professional photographers. This collaboration will seamlessly merge WaldoPro’s AI-powered photo delivery and sales platform with Filmet’s superior printing services, offering customers a unique, integrated solution for managing photos, delivering proofs, and selling prints.

Through this partnership, Filmet customers will gain access to WaldoPro’s cutting-edge AI technology, which uses facial and numbered jersey recognition to automatically organize and deliver photos directly to prospective customers’ mobile devices. School and sports photographers will benefit from a streamlined process from photo capture to print delivery, simplifying their operations, marketing, and sales.

The integration is available starting today, and photographers can sign up for free at waldo.pro/filmet . Interested in learning more? Sign-up here for a joint webinar on August 14, 2024 at 11am EST / 10am CST. “We are thrilled to collaborate with WaldoPro to introduce their advanced photo delivery platform to our clients,” said Richard Bachelder, President at Filmet. “This addition to our service offerings perfectly aligns with our mission to deliver innovative, time-saving photo solutions.”

Benefits for Professional Photographers

This collaboration offers significant advantages for professional photographers working with schools and sports leagues, both for Picture Days and candid photography. By combining WaldoPro’s platform with Filmet’s printing services, photographers can enjoy:

• Streamlined Workflow: WaldoPro’s AI technology automates the organization and delivery of photos, minimizing the effort required to sort and deliver photos.
• Rapid Photo Delivery: Photos are sent directly to parents’ devices shortly after being published, ensuring quick access to their proofs.
• Patented Mobile Copyright Protection: WaldoPro’s FaceBlocker technology allows for viewing the quality of a proof without the ability to screenshot it.
• Easy Ordering: Parents can order prints directly from their phones, tablets, or computers, simplifying the process and increasing sales opportunities for photographers.
• High-Quality Prints: Filmet ensures that each photo is printed to the highest standards, boosting customer satisfaction and the photographer’s reputation.
• Increased Engagement: WaldoPro’s mobile proof delivery enhances engagement and viewing of proofs, leading to higher sales conversions.
• Effective Remarketing: Automated SMS and email remarketing to non-buyers drive significant downstream sales.

Rodney Rice, CEO of Waldo Photos, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Our Open ROES Bridge integration with Filmet marks a significant advancement for professional photographers aiming to automate their operations, sales, and marketing workflows while delivering the highest quality prints from Filmet.”

About Filmet

Filmet Professional Imaging is dedicated to providing quality print solutions to our sports, portrait, school, event, and fine art photographers. Based in Cheswick, PA, Filmet has been a leader in the industry for over 100 years. We offer a vast selection of traditional and innovative products and services, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing.

About WaldoPro

WaldoPro is the most advanced sales and marketing platform for volume photography. With a suite of algorithms for facial and numbered jersey recognition, patented FaceBlocker copyright protection for mobile proof delivery, a user-friendly interface for customer onboarding, and automated SMS and email remarketing, WaldoPro enables professional photographers to sell more images in less time.

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