Phototwine Video

Today we sent out a press release through prmac.  View the press release here.  You know, creating an app was not easy, but neither is my day job of being a fireman.  However, I am having a feeling that marketing an app and being successful is going to be a whole other set of hurdles I am going to have an even more trouble getting over.  Being a Fireman is a rewarding and wonderful career but it really does not prepare you for marketing an app.  When I started this process I had to hustle to find a developer because I had no coding experience.  Living in a small city in Ohio made it fairly difficult to find one that was local and could work with.  I finally found a great couple of guys from Vivid Bamboo.  They are a local company that worked with me every step of the way!  It was crazy but we got through it.  If any one has any suggestions for marketing I am all ears!  Below is the video prmac whipped up for the press release.  The only question I have is for anyone who sees this video......do you understand what phototwine does?

Phototwine is Live!

Phototwine is Live!  Please click here to download the free app today!

Create Event Screen

As the release date fast approaches I thought I would start going over some of the screenshots of the app.   I wanted to start off by reviewing the create event screen.  This is the screen that you will use to create your event.  The screen should default to the current date and time.  You just need to enter the name of the event and specify when you want your event to start.  There is also a private toggle to decide if you want your gallery to be searched by your users online.  If privacy is on you or anyone else can not search for your gallery on phototwine.  The website allows you to share and view your gallery in numerous ways in addition to order prints and photo gifts.  However if you want it private and still want a link to the online gallery just email info@phototwine.com and request your link with your event code and we will send you your private link. You can then share it with whoever you choose.  

After you decide when to create your event and hit the submit button the in app purchase screen pops up which allows you to choose how long your event will be.  This will obviously depend on what type of event you are having.  For instance if you are having a wedding you may want to create a 24 hour event in order to capture the whole day.  You may want to start early in the morning to capture everyone getting ready to the early morning hours of the reception.  Or start in the afternoon which will give everyone a little extra time the next day to add photos.  Phototwine does not limit users that join or the photos that are uploaded.  It is truly unlimited.  Or you may choose the free one hour event to capture all of the photos taken at your child's birthday party from everyone taking photos.  It is truly affordable.  Other apps provide this service for upwards of $249.00! 

Finally, once you select the length of time you want for your event your access codes will will be displayed.  There will be two codes.  The event code is yours to give out to a special someone to monitor your events.  You are the admin by default which gives you the ability to delete photos you may not want everyone to see.  Unfortunately there are people that may submit inappropriate photos.  If you feel you may be to busy, you can share the admin code to give them the Jedi force to make those decisions on your behalf.  There are many ways you can easily share your codes.  You may copy and paste to add it to a message, or share your code on facebook, or email it to anyone you want to join.  Once they enter the code in the join field the event will start when you specify.  Remember that even if your event does not start for another 2 weeks the event will still be added to everyones event screen.  There is nothing else to do than to wait until the party starts!  

QR Code

I just created a QR code with a link to Phototwine on the app store.  I used Kaywa!  Check it out.  Phototwine is out on the app store currently but the press release is not set to be released until Sunday.  Keep checking back for more on Phototwine!

SmugMug

Camera Awesome 

Phototwine is powered by SmugMug and its awesome api!  So it is only natural that I give a big shout out to their very cool iOS app called Camera Awesome.  It is my go to camera app and would love to intertwine all of its great functionality into phototwine someday.  A cool feature would be if apple would let me use whatever camera app I choose to default to from the locked home screen.  My choice would most definitely be Camera Awesome   Phototwine was submitted on July 6th.  Apple has been averaging about 9 days for their review process to go through in the last month or so.  So if their are not any hiccups we may see phototwine on the app store early next week.  In the meantime download Camera Awesome if you have not already and give it a try.  You will love to upload the great photos you take to Phototwine when it is released.  Just follow the link below!  

The Twine

We recently submitted our phototwine app to apple for review!  This blog will be used to update everyone on the progress up until launch date.  After that we will be covering the highlights and feature of phototwine.  In addition we will be discussing the world of photography and iphoneography!  Until next time, enjoy the slideshow of some of the photos submitted during Beta testing.