See My Prints Sunset Announcement
The See My Prints site (www.seemyprints.com) will sunset on Dec 31, 2022. After that date, you can continue selling prints online through our partner websites and choose Black River Imaging (BRI) as your fulfillment lab.
Why is See My Prints being discontinued?
In 2008, BRI launched the See My Prints website as an add-on service for our photographers to proof and sell prints online. Since then, the number of websites that specialize in online galleries has exploded. As a result, we have decided to partner with the top sites and discontinue See My Prints so we can focus on what we do best: professional printing.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | Last day to upload images to the site, post images from BRI ROES, and activate events for selling |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Last day for your client to place a See My Prints order (all active events will expire at 11:59pm CT) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Last day checks will be mailed to you for your Dec 2022 sales |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Last day to login to your See My Prints account for tax statements |
How do I continue selling prints online?
You can open an account with one of our partners: ShootProof, Instaproofs, and PhotoDay. They have strong industry reputations and BRI can fulfill your print orders through their platforms.
| ShootProof shootproof.com |
Instaproofs instaproofs.com |
PhotoDay photoday.com |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Best fit for what kind of photographer? | Wedding & Portrait | Wedding & Portrait | Volume |
| Is client proofing available? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Can I fulfill my printing through BRI? | Yes or self-fulfill | Yes or self-fulfill | Yes or self-fulfill |
| Do I have access to marketing tools? | Yes, automated promo emails | Yes, automated promo emails | Yes, automated promo emails & texts |
| Are there studio management tools? | Yes, contracts, invoicing, automated email responder | Yes, contracts, invoicing, session booking | Yes, collect advance payments |
| Is there a free plan? | Monthly or annual plans starting at $0/month | Monthly or annual plans starting at $0/month | No plan required; commission only |
| Does the site charge a commission? | Commission-free | 12% commission on free plan; 0% on paid plans | 10% transaction fee on order subtotal |
| Is there a special offer to migrate? | Get 30% off a ShootProof Annual Plan with code BRI30 until Jan 1, 2023 | Get an extended 3-month free trial with code BlackRiver | None |
Who can I contact for questions?
If you have questions about your See My Prints account or how to transfer to one of our partners, BRI Customer Service is here to help!
Contact us Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Central Time.
- -- General questions: custserv@blackriverimaging.com or 888-321-4665
- -- Statement questions: donna@blackriverimaging.com or 888-321-4665 x 238
To all our current and past users of See My Prints, thank you. We know you have a choice in print labs and BRI remains dedicated to your photography studio's success.