On the flipside, Snapfish and Vistaprint are very affordable - but the products I’ve bought from there don’t hold up super well (like some of the colors seem to fade over the years, and so forth). For Shutterfly, the big con is that it’s expensive - but for the pros I find it easy and fun, and some of the things I want to do (like being able to customize layouts, having different elements “snap” into place or easily align, adding/editing lots of text, etc.). I always get a 12×12 book these days (and never flat lay, although they offer that option). I almost always go through Shutterfly now, but I’ve used Mixbook, MPix, Blurb, MyPublisher (now closed), Snapfish, and Vistaprint (though just for digital photo calendars). The third reason: if you’re building a library of digital photo books it’s nice to have them all the same size. (This is why we have a different photobook for months 0-3, then 3-6, then 6-9, then 9-12 from my first son’s first year.) A second reason for not doing it: there’s a learning curve, and every company has its pros and cons. Here’s why: a) they’re never THAT great of a deal, and they almost all expire at a certain point, which always feels like it’s just a bit too soon, and then your “hobby” is no fun because you’re rushing through things and feel obligated to get it done. I’ve tried a LOT of companies because for a while I kept buying Groupons.
#Mypublisher photo book how to#
There’s just so many things you can do with digital photos these days! I thought I’d give some quick and dirty tips on how to get started with digital photo books, based on the the hours (and hours, and hours) I’ve spent making digital photo albums and other photo products… How to Choose a Company for Your Digital Photo Book I made some great ones when I was younger with physical photos and mementos (my teenaged summer at Harvard Summer School is TOTALLY well documented, as is my first year at Northwestern - I guess that’s as close as I’ve gotten to real scrapbooking), but I really got into digital photo albums when I was preparing for my wedding. I think they were purchased by Shutterfly last year.On one of our older Hobby Wednesday posts, a reader noted that making digital photo albums were her jam - and I thought OH YES, me too. Their customer service is also excellent.
The other thing I like about My Publisher is that over the years, they have continued to develop and provide new options (book sizes, page formats and page colors, etc.).
The only negative is their insistence on using FedEx for shipping (rather than USPS) of their larger books which means the shipping cost is never discounted. Be on the lookout for the every other month 75% off sale (on the credit card-size books lesser amounts on the larger books). And, once you register on their website, you begin to receive weekly emails with pricing specials. Very easy to use (just click and drag the image).
#Mypublisher photo book software#
You download their book software and go from there. They offer many formats, themes and options including page colors, font and text sizes and colors, number of images per page, etc. They offer four book sizes and the photo quality is great. I've been using them for nearly 10 years now. Many companies (some already mentioned, drug stores, Walmart, etc.) offer image books now. Their prices are higher and they really don't have those great coupons/discounts that I've received from other vendors that are quite appealing. I really like Blurb's page options (styles, themes, frames etc.) but have not printed anything from them either. She also did not care for her book from Shutterfly but she didn't say why. Recently, I ordered 3 (11x8.5) books all with dust jackets and including shipping cost $84, all books had about 34-36 pages.Ī friend of mine ordered a book from Adorama and was really happy with it. As of right now, they don't print square sizes but they are working on updating their sizes.
#Mypublisher photo book free#
Sign up for their e-mails to receive coupons and discount codes (such as 50% off, free extra pages, or BOGO free). The book jacket adds a really nice touch. I create my own pages in PS CS5 but have also used their templates. I have printed ALOT of books through My Publisher and they also print single scrapbook pages now.
I personally don't care for Shutterfly books so I have not ordered anything since.
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