KISS: The world's simplest book company. Premium Wedding Albums and books for professional photographers - by Kevin Swan and Shaun Austin » Fun

SWAT at 125mph

Great KISSer — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:29:17 +0000

Kevin received an email from the one and only Paul Harrison that read:

“Two hour train journey. Mifi. Job done SWAT rules.”

Thanks for KISSing!
Rachel : The Helpful Hottie

WPPI was better than ever!

Great KISSer — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:19:53 +0000

Each year WPPI seems to get more and more exciting. This year KISS was thrilled about giving back to our customers. KISS customer’s are what makes us so great! (Can I get an Amen!!! ) Nothing tops giving away $40,000 in sample books, a Conga line around the trade show floor, our “dress to KISS” contest and more! Giving away money, ipads and ipods makes KISS giddy! If you didn’t believe it before, you should believe it now…We love our customers!!!!

KISS CONGA!

We KISSed her with an ipad after she rocked the Conga line. Gotta love that K-I-S-S spirit!

Everyday Zach has some pretty perfect hair. But this day, it was extra luscious

Dressed to KISS was a huge success! Check out their killer KISS attire!

Thanks to a few of our wonderful sponsors for being committed KISSers.

Mike Larson spoke about “Defining your Style” as a photographer. The second half of his session Mike brought up a panel of very special guests! These included photographers Jose Villa, Mike Colon and Jesh DeRox. Heather and Kimberly from Style Unveiled also gave helpful advice on the panel about getting published and making your work stand apart from other photographers.

Zach and Jody Gray spoke about lighting on location to create dynamic and unique wedding images.

Pretty sure his hair would look better with a KISS mohawk!

A huge “Thanks!” to our customers and sponsors. We had such an awesome time this year at WPPI. Not sure how next year will top this year, but I’m sure Kevin and Shaun have a few plans up their sleeves
Thanks for KISSing!
Rachel : The Helpful Hottie

Amber Holritz is a Great KISSer

Great KISSer — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 23:54:22 +0000

Here’s what Amber, an extraordinarily successful lifestyle baby photographer, had to say about KISS:

I’m a serious procrastinator when it comes to complicated busy work. I used to dread ordering albums. I would get a design finalized, and then it would sit on my to do list for an embarrassingly long time, because I couldn’t stand the complicated ordering process and the resulting disappointment that would occur when the albums arrived and I had to proof them for issues. Then KISS came on the scene, and ordering albums became the easiest part. My clients get their albums much sooner, because I no longer procrastinate.

In addition to the ease of ordering, it’s also nice to no longer feel stressed about proofing the album for issues. Actually, with KISS, I feel so confident that there will be no issues that I often drop ship to my clients. Kevin and Shaun and their team are amazing. They inspire confidence… both in their product, and in their photographers.

It’s wonderful to have a partner who not only provides a spectacular product in a simple way, but also makes the process enjoyable. I’m quite a happy KISSer

Austin and Dara’s latest KISS!

Great KISSer — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:39:24 +0000

A video from Austin Curtis on their latest KISS!

Our Latest Wedding Book from austin curtis on Vimeo.

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Rachel : The Helpful Hottie

The KISS Fashion Show at Pictage’s Studio 54 Party

Great KISSer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:21:04 +0000

From the crazy Bui Brothers, another masterpiece! Here’s our little 10 minutes of fame from the Pictage Studio 54 WPPI Party, sponsored by KISS and ShootQ.

And here’s some stills from the talented Feuza Reis. I LOVE how she incorporated our messaging in the background of the shots. Made me proud. hahah. Great job models, and my partner, Shaun! I love working here! –Kevin

Building the KISS Booth

Great KISSer — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:23:59 +0000

Here’s how it’s done! Come by the booth Monday for your free tshirt while they last! Wear the tshirts if you want tickets to the awesome Pictage Studio 54 Party, where KISS has a fun surprise!

KISSmas Party Video

Great KISSer — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:00:58 +0000

The Bui Brothers have done it again! Thanks to the Divas for hosting and for Pictage and ShootQ for sponsoring. Props to Pixel2Canvas, for their support during the night as well!

Thanks to the over 250 photogs who stopped by to visit… We’ll see you next year…

Tofurious Templates!

Great KISSer — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:40:47 +0000

KISS just LOVES the simple and minimal templates offered by Tofurious. Did I mention they’re free?! Yes, you can experience some of their designs for FREE! We love these guys and the simple designs they offer. It makes it easy for every photographer to create an effective design without cluttering up each spread.

Take a look at Set One get a sample of these templates here!

Check out Set Two get a sample of these templates here!

Enjoy Set Three get a sample of these templates here!

Thanks for KISSing!
Rachel : The Helpful Hottie

Event for Atlanta Families who Suffered the Flood

Great KISSer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:56:46 +0000

Katrina Wheeler organized this awesome series of portrait shoots for families who lost everything in a flood in Atlanta. Her post on her blog is great, with lots and lots of photos and details—so go check that out!. We wanted to share with you the ‘big reveal’ when one of the families was surprised on Christmas eve with some Little KISSes that we donated to the cause.

KISSmas 2.0 ParTAY

Great KISSer — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:56:02 +0000

2008 was a killah cluster of clients. 2009 will be even better! RSVP here!

Fun announcements!

First… A dance-off. That’s right. Shake it for ShootQ and you could win six months of ShootQ’s amazing studio management for free . We’re planning on talking our hosts, the Boudoir Divas, into judging this intense competition.

Second… Get motivated with Pictage’s Passion martini! Pictage has recently reignited their company’s fire and they’re passing it on! Some great Pictage staff are coming down to mingle, so be sure to say thanks for all the new things they’re up to!

The Divas are giving away a seat at their workshop in Vegas.
Pictage is giving stuff away. KISS is giving stuff away. It’s going to be lots of stuff and people and drinks and dancing and stuff.

Hope you can make it! RSVP here!

CLICK HERE for some video from last year by the Fabulous Bui Brothers! They’re on it again this year!