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The memories you have are priceless. You can best honor memories captured in photos by safekeeping them in customisable softcover or hardcover photo books and storing them in the best way possible. Your photos provide an insight into your life story, cherished moments, and legacy. It’s something you can pass on as sort of a family heirloom to future generations, so it's important that you maintain its condition as best you can. Here are five excellent ways to keep your family photo book safe and sound. Handle with Care You should be careful when handling any photo paper that is not encased in glass or a frame. Although all our photo books are sturdy, human hands contain oils and salt, which can still damage a print over time. As you settle down to appreciate the memories, we advise that you use your fingertips to turn the pages. Additionally, you should[...]

When you see your photos in print and put them into a photo book, it's a really memorable experience. You feel elated, inspired, and revitalized, and you may also get the sense that the photos now serve a greater purpose. Nowadays, it's easy to print your work and dabble in photo book creation thanks to the growth of internet publishing and printing options. However, it's equally easy to do your effort a disservice with a poorly thought-out photo book that lacks style or coherence. With that in mind, we've put together a list of some creative dos and don’ts to help you create a photo book that you can truly be proud of. Do: Plan Out Your Photos Beforehand Even if you might believe that you know your work well enough to simply toss it into a template and push print, it’s always good to plan it out beforehand. Your[...]

Photo albums can be incredibly beautiful and colorful. They have the power to transport you back in time and evoke the strongest feelings. Additionally, there are numerous ways to represent your memories through photo books, including hardcover or softcover. What does it all mean, though? The anatomy of photo books—how they are constructed and customized—is something you might be curious to learn more about. In this article, we'll dissect a good photo book's anatomy and elaborate on each component separately. The Cover Our first impression of a photo book is its cover. A stunning cover can make you eager to flip through the pages of a book. It can be challenging to choose between matte and gloss coatings or whether to include padding or not. Padding is largely a matter of preference, and coatings tend to have a greater effect on the overall look of the cover. A glossy coating[...]

Whether you’re a photographer, or just an individual who enjoys taking photos, putting your best pictures into a photo album is the best way to consolidate your memories and work into one place, to share with friends, family, or clients. By selecting the best storybook to share your memories, you may preserve them as the ultimate memento. The type of photo book or photo album you select will largely depend on your preferences. Once you are aware of the differences between a standard vs layflat photo album, you may choose the option that is best for you. What are Standard Photo Albums? Digital presses print standard photo books on double-sided paper, and the pages are then folded magazine-style. It's the ideal way to preserve your digital images before they are lost and to relive your weekend vacation, travel, or family experiences. Standard photo books can also serve as quick personalized[...]

Have you ever gone to see your parents and browsed their old photo albums? Maybe you’ve stumbled upon a picture of a family member and learned something about them at some point. When you create photo book , you can curate special moments to enjoy and look back on not only for yourself but also for your children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. They serve as deeply personal and historical references to you and your family's past. Here are 4 reasons you should start creating photo albums today. Relive Your Memories In today’s digital world, some may argue that photo books are outdated or no longer needed. The truth is, there's nothing quite like reaching for a hardcover photo book on your coffee table or shelf and flipping through a physical album of carefully selected images. The nostalgic element of handling a tangible object like a photo book is something you cannot[...]

Nowadays, planning a wedding requires a lot of time and money. A wedding album can become an afterthought, something to handle well after the wedding, which in turn gets easily forgotten over time. In present times, physical wedding albums can seem a bit old-fashioned or traditional. However, we're here to share why investing in a professional wedding album is still worthwhile, and something that will give you endless joy years down the road! Wedding Albums are Technology-proof Every area of our lives is continually becoming more digital. It undoubtedly has benefits when it comes to wedding photography—you receive numerous (hundreds, in fact!) photographs documenting every moment of your special day. Additionally, you receive all of your images much more quickly and in a format that allows you to share as many photos as you like with your loved ones. However, we are all aware of the problems that technology can[...]