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When it comes to photo printing, this is the most common question: Should I choose a glossy or matte finish? Your final decision may depend on your personal preference as well as your budget. In this article, we'll go over the distinctions between glossy vs matte for photo book pictures, as well as when you should use each one. What is Glossy Photo Finish? Photos printed with a glossy finish have a subtle sheen to them. They are designed to reflect as much light as possible. The gloss is placed as an additional layer on top of a matte photo to add shimmer to it. Gloss appears to have a positive effect on an image's color palette. Glossy photographs have colors that appear deeper and more vibrant. The borders of images also appear brighter and sharper thanks to the gloss. There are two main levels of intensity for glossy photos:[...]

Photographs are incredibly important to preserve the memories they represent, and taking travel photos is important to immortalize the precious moments. Here are 4 tips for you to capture the best travel photos! Position Yourself with the Sun in Mind This is probably the most crucial piece of advice.  In order for your subject to be completely illuminated, you should aim to have the sun behind you. If you're shooting your subject against the sun, it will appear significantly darker and less well-lit. Although you can deliberately do this for effect, for the majority of your photographs, you'll want the sun to properly illuminate your subject. Position yourself between the sun and your subject to achieve this. Make Use of Shade Find a shaded area if you're taking photos of people. More uniform lighting and softer shadows on faces can be expected from this. You'll receive a picture that is[...]

So you've finished gathering the images for a photo book concept or an occasion that you adore. The photographs are amazing, the sequencing is ideal, and you are completely certain you'll achieve your ultimate, grand vision. There's just one problem: what printing option do you go with in order to bring your vision to life? Here comes the final, crucial step of creating your photo book—printing. Here are the three common options to consider if you're looking to print photo book pictures, and some of the pros and cons involved. Print-on-demand The print-on-demand approach, a standard service in the publishing industry, is possibly the simplest and most affordable way to publish and print your photo book. Additionally, it requires the least amount of involvement on your part. Print-on-demand is exactly what it sounds like; you supply the finished content design, and a printer, publisher, or distributor prints a copy of[...]

If you’ve captured life’s special moments through photos, it’s time to put them together in a beautiful and personalized photo book. With Photobook Press’s easy-to-use service and tools, you can create a stunning photo book that will preserve your memories exactly as you wish. Why Choose a Photo Book? Photo books provide a convenient and elegant way to share your photos. They offer neat and tidy storage of your photos, make perfect gifts for any occasion, and provide beautiful, true reproductions of your digital photos. Plus, with Photobook Press’s exclusive pro tips and tricks, you can create professional-looking photo books that you’ll love to own or give.  Steps to Creating the Perfect Photo Book Choose a Style: Browse all of the photo book styles on Photobook Press to get ideas for the overall design you want to go with. Choose a Size and Book Style: Photobook Press offers over 10[...]

As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life. We want to provide them with the tools they need to learn and grow, and we want to foster a love of reading from a young age. One of the best ways to introduce babies and toddlers to the world of books is through board books. So, what exactly is a board book? Board books are a type of children's book that are designed for infants and toddlers. They are made with thick cardboard pages that are coated with a glossy finish, making them durable and easy to clean. Unlike traditional paper books, board books can withstand the rough handling that often comes with little ones learning to turn pages. Board books come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but they typically feature simple text and colorful illustrations. They are often themed around basic concepts[...]

Photo books have become increasingly popular over the years as a way to preserve memories and tell a story through images. With the rise of social media and digital photography, it's easier than ever to take and store countless photos. However, as convenient as it is to store photos in digital format, there's still something special about having physical copies of your memories that you can hold in your hands and pass down through generations. That's where photo books come in.   Google Photos is one of the most popular online photo storage and sharing platforms, with millions of users around the world. While Google Photos is a great place to store your photos, it's also an excellent tool for creating photo books. With the Google Photos app, you can easily select the photos you want to include in your book, arrange them in the order you want, and customize[...]