We are excited to announce that we are all set to introduce two big new features in the coming weeks.

Free online photo storage

Upload photos from your PC to create your personal ColorMailer album. Just drag and drop your favourite photos from your album to the workspace and order print products.

You can even upload photos from your Facebook, Picasa accounts in just a couple of simple steps.

Online photo books

Design your photo books with our all-new, user-friendly online software.

The themes, backgrounds and layouts designed by our in-house creative artists will add a professional touch to your photo book!

With options like Pan, Rotate, Zoom, Transparency and Fit to frame, the user interface is easy and as powerful as a desktop software.

Hundreds of people visited us on the 28th, 29th and 30th of August during the festival! Visitors posed against some fun Indian backgounds and our photographers captured the moments.

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Visit us at the India! India! Zurich festival to take some unique photos! 200,000 visitors expected!

ColorMailer is one of the main sponsors of the event along with several other sponsors, including Lufthansa. Learn more about the festival and the special event by ColorMailer!

More than two hundred thousand people are expected to attend the 2000 sq. m. Main Hall of the Zurich Main Station on the 28th, 29th and 30th of August to experience the widely varying Indian culture, art, music, cuisine, fashion and tourist destinations during the high-octane India-India Zurich Summer Festival-2009.

ColorMailer is also sponsoring a special event - and naturally, it involves taking photos! - visit us to take some photos that, we guarantee, are unique in Switzerland, you won’t be able to take them anywhere else!

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Organized by India-India Verein, with support from the Zurich mayor’s office and SBB RailCity, the event is sure to catch the imagination of the Swiss with a splash of colours, dance, spices and, of course, Bollywood.

The main highlights of the festival this year are:

• Bollywood dance workshop - where you can hone up your dancing skills and perform steps in tune with your favourite Bollywood film songs.
• Ticket to Bollywood - a dance show by Mayuri Dance Group, featuring Bolloywood’s superhit songs.
• Cookery Theatre - a cookery show by Chef Singh, with dilicious dishes straight out of traditional Indian kitchen.
• Glory of India - a dance show by Maitreyee Pahari and team, featuring classical and folk dances in India.
• Indian bazar - where you can shop for a variety of clothes, jewellery and yummy-yummy dishes.
• Bollywood DJ party - Join DJs and dance to the tunes of latest Bollywood item numbers.

Programme

• August 28, 2009 - Friday

11:00 - 22:00 - Indian Bazaar
11:30 - 12:15 - Bollywood Dance Workshop
11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 20:00 - Cookery Theatre with Chef Singh
13:00 - 17:00 - Stage performanace by local aritists (Entrance free)
18:00 - 20:00 - Opening ceremony with “Glory of India”
21:00 - 22:00 - Dance Show “Ticket to Bollywood”
22:30 - 03:00 - Bollywood DJ party

• August 29, 2009 - Saturday

10:00 - 22:00 - Indian Bazar
11:30 - 12:15 - Bollywood Dance Workshop
11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 20:00 - Cookery Theatre with Chef Singh
13:00 - 17:00 - Stage performanace by local aritists (Entrance free)
18:00 - 19:30 - Dance show: “Glory of India”
20:00 - 21:00 - Dance Show “Ticket to Bollywood”
21:30 - 03:00 - Bollywood DJ party

• August 30, 2009 - Sunday

10:00 - 21:00 - Indian Bazar
11:30 - 12:15 - Bollywood Dance Workshop
11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 20:00 - Cookery Theatre with Chef Singh
13:00 - 17:00 - Stage performanace by local aritists (Entrance free)
15:30 - 17:00 - Dance show: “Glory of India”
17-30 - 18:30 - Dance Show “Ticket to Bollywood”
19:00 - 22:00 - Bollywood DJ party

From different paper thicknesses and textures, to special characteristics and materials earlier available only to professionals, the selection of paper types from Colormailer ensures that you can get exactly what you want.

From industry leaders like Kodak, Fuji and Canon, to Professional fine art paper providers like Hahnemuehle and Ilford papers, all you need to do is to take your pick so your photos come alive. Here is our range of paper types and their characteristics.

Posters

High quality posters in multiple sizes to suit all your needs, whether to promote your business or just to print a poster of your kid’s favourite movie star. Ideal for indoor posters, exhibitions, trade shows and booth decoration. Our combination of high end printing with Solid Pigment Ink on professional quality papers have earned archival ratings of over 100 years, in addition to being sunlight and water resistant.

Standard Formats - Canon Semi-glossy Photoquality paper 190g/m2

• High-quality resin coated photographic paper.
• Ideal for: Indoor posters, graphic art, proofing, presentations and photography.
• Produces images with an extremely wide color gamut.
• Resists stains.
• Delivers high color density and perfect image clarity.

Photo Posters - Premium Professional Photo Paper

Portrait oriented paper with richer colors and sharper text, producing excellent flesh tones. Print longevity: 100+ years without noticeable fading (typical home display), over 200 years in dark storage; and 1 to 5 years for commercial display. Ideal for: Photographic applications like portraits, weddings, commercial shoots.

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Canvas prints

Hahnemühle Goya Canvas 340g/m2

• Weight: 340g/m2
• Finish: Satin finish
• Made of poly-cotton
• Matte finish
• Distinctive structure and special satin coating
• Give art reproduction and photo printing an artistic, painted appearance

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Fine Art Prints

Convert your photos into works of art on art quality paper with textures ranging from Glossy and Ultrasmooth Matte to Pearl finish. Our combination of high end printing with Solid Pigment Ink on professional quality papers have earned archival ratings of over 100 years, in addition to being sunlight and water resistant.

Available in sizes ranging from 20×30cm up to 100×300cm. There are 6 different paper types available, from 285g/m2 to 340g/m2.

Ilford Professional Instant Dry Pearl RC Paper 290g/m2

• Weight: 290g/m2
• Finish: Satin/Pearl
• Premium photographic quality inkjet paper
• Uses the latest porous technology coating making it dry to the
• touch straight from the printer
• Bright white tint for high contrast
• Optimized for high speed printing
• Fast drying
• Fully pigment and dye compatible
• Superb imaging performance
• The bright white tint is excellent for commercial graphics and displays

Euromedia Canvas 340g/m2

• Weight: 340g/m2
• Finish: High Gloss Finish
• Satin artist canvas
• Perfect for printing with water-based dye, pigmented ink and solvent ink
• Structure of the fabric remains very visible
• Light glossy inkjet coating is wipe (not water) and scratch resistant
• Very fast drying time (instant dry)
• Can be stitched
• Suitable for image galleries of graphics, art and photographic reproductions
• Very good for use as a banner.

Hahnemühle German Etching 310g/m2

• Weight: 310g/m2
• Finish: Velvet Matte
• Mould-made, acid free etching paper
• Surface similar to an etching paper which will also reproduce traditional prints excellently
• Printed side of the paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
• The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
• Suitable for images which are highly detailed and photographic imagery
• Ideal for: Fine art reproduction, business cards, greetings cards, post cards, menu and novelty applications, certificates and presentation prints for display purposes.

Torchon by Hahnemühle 285g/m2

• Weight: 285g/m2
• Finish: Ultra-Matte parchment
• Acid free watercolor paper
• Parchment or pastel paper surface
• Printed side of this paper is specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
• The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
• The original beauty and three dimensionality of a print can be captured with this bright white paper
• Ideal for: Reproductions of oil, watercolor and pastel paintings.

Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta 325g/m2

• Weight: 325g/m2
• Finish: Ultra smooth glossy
• Brilliant white
• Ultra smooth surface
• High gloss paper, high color depth, large color gamut and image definition
• Barium sulphate used in the premium inkjet coating makes it glossy
• Ideal for: Black and white prints with an extremely high dmax and the finest grey tones.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g/m2

• Weight: 308g/m2
• Finish: Ultra-Matte smooth
• Smooth bright white 100% rag based paper
• Specifically designed to meet the digital photo output needs of photographers and artist
• Picks up every detail captured in the photograph
• Coated to give excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation
• The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance
• Ideal for: Photographic and fine art reproduction, business cards, greeting cards, certificates, bookmaking and computer generated artwork.

Ilford Professional Instant Dry Glossy Paper 290g/m2

• Weight: 290g/m2
• Finish: Full gloss
• Premium photographic quality inkjet paper
• Uses the latest porous technology coating making it dry to the touch straight from the printer
• Bright white tint for high contrast
• Optimized for high speed printing
• Fast drying
• Fully pigment and dye compatible
• Superb imaging performance
• The bright white tint is excellent for commercial graphics and displays.

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Photo prints

Print your photos on high quality paper and choose from multiple size and format options to transform your digital photos into photo prints. Print sizes range from 9×13cm to 20×30cm.

Premium quality photo paper

• Silver-halide, color negative, digital paper
• Delivers exceptional sharpness, clarity, color reproduction
• Designed for high color saturation, bold colors, sharp text
• Thicker base is designed to provide especially high-gloss images
• High color saturation, sharpness, and clarity
• Extra-rigid, premium-quality base
• Optimized for making crisp, sharp digital prints
• Exceptional sharpness, clarity, color reproduction, color saturation
• Bold, bright colors that last a lifetime.

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Whether you are just planning your wedding, or putting together hundreds of photos of the occasion, here is a simple and quick guide to a well-made wedding book. You must be all excited to start, so we’ve kept it short and crisp! And remember there are no rules, so if you like that way, thats the best way to go!

Prep and intro

Half the fun is in getting prepared.

The most anticipated pre-wedding event is picking the brides gown and accessories. This once-in-a-lifetime event deserves an equally unique dress. Its every woman’s dream to pick just the right one.

So, don’t miss out on a full page spread of the brides gown. Its one to preserve for ever, even for years later when the gown no longer fits!

Some random shots of the wedding stationary, accessories and jewellery are a must.

Getting ready, and the final touches

Some snaps of the make up session is a must with additions like before and ‘after’ photos and a few shots of the bride checking herself out in the mirror.Photographers usually capture the bride in a pensive mood with a few candid photos of her deep in thought.

Indulge the photographer with a bit of role play and pose for them while doing your make up.

Snaps of your mother, sisters and close friends doing some last minute adjustments to your make up and dress are also a touching memory to revisit later.

While it is all fun, there will be a few tears shed as they realise their little girl is all set to step forth into a whole new life.

For the groom, it is usually the father straightening the grooms tie or tucking his collar. They also whisper a few last tips – so make sure its caught on camera!

As far as getting dressed goes, why should girls have all the fun? Make sure the photographer visits the men as they get ready for the big event.

The ladies can also gatecrash and help them out a bit – they won’t admit it but they all want to look their best!

The groom will be in for a special treatment by the guys, particularly if they’ve had a great bachelors party the previous day! (wink)

Ask the photographer to keep an eye out for the prankster of the bunch and make sure s/he is on hand, to capture all the fun as it happens!

Pre-wedding meet with Bridesmaids and Groomsmen

Its mix-and-match time as you try out all the various combinations with your carefully selected dresses for the groomsmen and the bridesmaids. The men get to make faces while the women get a bouquet each for their efforts!

The best friends of the bride and the groom deserve a solo photo just for being there through all the times.

From goofy to elegant, to the popular jump shots, everything goes, as long as its fun.

Leaving for the ceremony

A flurry of satin and silk as everyone leaves for the ceremony. Excitement is in the air as all prepare to meet the big crowd at the hall or church.

The trip on the way is a great time for some candid shots of the bride (or groom) as they anticipate the beautiful reception arranged for them.

If the location is near, they can try hailing a cab or walking for a change!

Amid the last minute chaos, every moment is worth a photo.

Photos at the church and hall

Some early shots of the place where the ceremony is to be held, whether its outdoors or a church.

The photographer should pick a time so s/he can capture both the buzz while the place is being decked up, and the clear view once everything has been completed.

A series of photos of the guests arriving and slowly filling up the place is a great way to recreate the event through photos. Particularly since this is one part the groom and bride might miss.

Focus on important guests and family, as they are led to their seat by the ushers.

Arrival of the bride, and the main ceremony

Photos of the groom arriving and waiting anxiously, the veiled bride being lead in by the proud family and the faces of the guests as they admire the bride as she walks the aisle, and the groomsmen and bridesmaids being lead by the flower girls or ring bearers.

Wide shots of the altar with everyone in the frame, and the focus on the bride and groom are excellent for page wide spreads.

As they exchange vows and rings, or enjoy the much anticipated kiss, the photographer has his work cut out.

Candid photos of their expressions as they go through the ceremony make for great subjects.

The newly married on their way back

As the blushing bride walks back down the aisle as a married woman with her husband, its time for a few shots of them together as they step out of the church or hall.

There is just enough time to pose for a few romantic photos before they are spirited away in a waiting limousine.

A few mandatory snaps of the married couple as they enter the car and wave everyone goodbye.

If the photographer gets to ride along, s/he is assured of a few great romantic snaps to add to the book.

Reception

Start with detailed photos of the painstakingly laid out arrangements, cutlery and fancy decorations. The cake forms a subject in itself!

Photos of each table, starting with family and close friends. Followed by the toasts raised to the newly weds by one and all.

Find some close ups of the bride and groom as they steal some time with each other amongst all the attention.

Cake, Wine and Dance

Photos of the newlyweds as they cut the cake and open the wine.

Follow them as they lead the dance – everyone vies for a chance to dance with the bride, starting with her proud father, while the groom is sought out by the ladies!

Capture everyone from guests to grandparents as they let their hair down and join the dance floor.

A rare occasion to capture the wild side of some usually formal family members!

Photo shoot with family and guests

Its also time for the photo session, starting with the parents and the in-laws.

Photos of one and all congratulating the groom and bride, often teary eyed. The photos continue as guests stream in to congratulate the newly wedded couple.

Don’t forget to add the photos of the children, beginning with the flower girls or the ring bearers. Candid snaps of children form a contrast to photos with the adults striking a formal pose.

Goodbye, and good luck

Just enough time to capture the customary bouquet toss and a few final snaps with the newlywed!

Its time to say goodbye and the tired (and very happy) couple are all ready to hit the road to start their carefully planned honeymoon.

But thats another photo book story!

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