#ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM MAKER PRO#
#ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM MAKER SOFTWARE#

The author is the blogger behind Photo Book Girl – a resource for finding the best photo book companies, the latest photo book deals and helpful tips on designing your own photo book.

Look for a photo book company that allows you to edit and create your own templates.

#ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM MAKER SOFTWARE#

However, having your own software isn’t necessary to make a customized and professional-looking book. For complete customization, use your own design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Aperture 3, or Adobe InDesign (free trials are available for download at the company’s sites).For a quick and easy book, most companies have preset themes, easy drag and drop templates and also “one-click” options that automatically place your photos for you.Duplicate and save all the photos you plan to use in a single folder for easy upload.(Calibrating your monitor and obtaining printer profiles from the printer can also be very helpful.) In my experience, photos tend to print darker than on screen. If in doubt, err on the side of brighter.The editing tools provided with most free book software are not very sophisticated, and are generally limited to the basics such as converting to black and white, rotating and brightening Edit your photos using your own photo-editing software.For a 20-page photo book, I average anywhere from 1 to 5 photos per page (assuming a standard 11″ x 8.5″ sized book), so 80 to 100 photos should provide a good selection from which to choose Narrow down the photos you plan to use to a manageable number so it doesn’t become overwhelming and you don’t waste time uploading photos you aren’t going to use.

#ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM MAKER PRO#

With the number of companies providing online print services increasing every day, so have the options – from affordable $8.00 softcover books, to higher-end flush mounts and premium pro options for $250.00 or more.You can share and even sell your creations online, allowing you to test the market without the expense of printing mass copies.Creativity is limitless – you can create a very clean composition of photos – portfolio-style or utilize a variety of themes, embellishments and borders for a scrapbook-look.

Digital photo books are easily duplicated, making them great to give as personalized gifts for the entire family.

Mine take up less than a fourth of the space of my traditional albums

Digital photos books tend to be much lighter in weight.

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