Beginner Photo Books

I’ve just made my first photo book with Blurb and WOW! what a great piece of software! I’m so excited to receive my book and see what my latest set of photos from Dhanakosa will be like in the flesh! You can preview my book below:

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By Natalie Clarke

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First Impressions Of Blurb Photo Books

I started making my book last night and have probably spent 3 hours in total compiling it. That doesn’t include by the way, selecting the best images and post processing; that was a whole week’s worth of time!

I found the software very intuitive to use with lost of creative control over layout of photos and design. I really liked how all the normal shortcuts such as CTRL+C and CTRL+A worked and that you weren’t tied down to just using their interface. I also like how the pre-set templates reminded me of using PowerPoint and how much fun and easy IT can be!

A couple of things I didn’t like (although I’m not totally up to speed as it was my first attempt) included having to set the font and font size anew each time, and that the zoom preference wasn’t remembered either.

Apart from that I’m very impressed and looking forward to creating more photo books.

What has your experience of Blurb been?

An Ideal Secret Santa Present

At £8, this mini digital photo frame could make an ideal secret santa present or stocking filler for someone that loves their photos. It can hold up to 107 photos for quick and fun viewing.

Read more about the TeckNet 1.5 Inch USB Mini Digital Photo Frame Keychain over at Amazon.

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Personalised Photo Cards – I Love ‘Em!

Last month my two nieces were being christened so I decided to invest in some nice greeting cards. Having seen the ads on the TV I decided to give Moonpig a go.

It wasn’t until I logged on that I realised you can upload photos to personalise your cards. I ended up choosing two cute ‘Me To You’ cards and uploaded a photo of each niece and their parents.

After finding a definition of each of my niece’s names through Google I was set. The cards arrived the day after and I couldn’t help but think what a neat service.

My sister later told me that my photo card was the only christening card that she has kept out!

Prepare Your Images First

If you are going to upload photos to make personalised photo cards, I’d recommend you:

• Upload the highest resolution possible (although I did experience an error uploading a 3mb photo and had to try again)
• Remember to remove any red eye from the photo first (it really spoils any photo, nevermind a posh card)
• Crop the photo so that the face is close up (you don’t want to print unnecessary detail)
• Make sure your photo is bright enough (again you don’t want a poor photo spoiling a nice card and more often than not they print darker than what they appear on screen)

Is anyone using Moonpig for their Xmas cards?

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Make High Quality Christmas Presents With Your Own Photos

If you’re similar to me and like to give personalised presents for Christmas, then a photo book or calendar of memories is the ideal solution.

I’ve been producing Christmas photo calendars for the last 6 years. There are easy and fun to make; all you need is 12 photos, easy software and a quality photo calendar printer. And the presents are loved to bits by all family members!

With two weddings in the last few years and two young babies now in the family, I’ve been looking for that extra special print quality and feel.

Bob Books has come to my rescue with their Swiss made products.

I like Bob Books because what they say on their website is true:

• Their products are to a VERY high standard, ideal for presents
• The finish of the products is the best I’ve seen
• The books that go completely flat have a definite WOW factor

Bob Books Are Currently Offering a 10% Discount*.

Create your own photo book or calendar using your digital photos by downloading the free software:

1. Go to www.bobbooks.co.uk
2. Select ‘Your gift certificate’ on the software
3. Enter the code PHOTOLATE

*Please note offer is for photo books and calendars only and is not valid in conjunction with any other offer, gift vouchers and flickbooks

Bob Books have some very clever, free, personal publishing software that lets you design and create your own bespoke premium photo book with your digital photos, designs/illustrations and text.

Bob Books is also the one of the only photo book companies that allows you to create your very own high quality cover design and do fantastic finish double page spreads with your best photos.

If you give them a go, we’d love to hear what you think.

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