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AdoramaPix Hudson Flush Mount Review and GIVEAWAY (Ends 2/9/15)

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PHOTO BOOK GIRL EXCLUSIVE ON
ADORAMAPIX FLUSH MOUNT ALBUMS!
Save 35% off on flush mount albums at AdoramaPix!
Coupon code: pxpbgflush (enter at checkout)
Deal expires: 2/17/15 at 11:59pm ET

Neither rain, nor 16 inches of snow (and counting), nor Super Bowl, nor miserable, hacking cough, congestion, runny nose and sleepless nights will keep this GIVEAWAY from happening!

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Uggghhh…is the only word that sums up being holed up at home for six days (and counting) with a really horrible cold. What’s worse is that the whole family has it – even Photo Book Baby. Our saving grace is that he’s been pretty much eating and sleeping well and doesn’t let his coughing and stuffiness keep him from laughing and playing. We’re so lucky he manages to keep us smiling even when we’re all sick as dogs!

Like I said, this giveaway is happening no matter what! I’m excited to share with you the Hudson flush mount I just received. It’s a whopper of a book! If you missed part one of my review of this flush mount, check out my review of AdoramaPix’s software and book making process here.

The topic I chose for this book is Photo Book Baby’s 3 month old pictures. Other than the standard hospital photos, these are the first official photographer photos of my little guy. (Baby’s photos taken by the awesome Moonhouse Productions.) I had made a regular photo book with these photos three years ago when they were first taken, but not an heirloom quality one, so this review was a good opportunity to do that. Remember my motto: “It’s never too late to make a photo book!”

 

AdoramaPix Hudson Flush Mount Review 2015

(Please note some text on the image above is purposely blurred out and is NOT a printing issue…)

Here’s the stats on my AdoramaPix Flush Mount Album:

Book size: 8 x 10″ (width x height) Portrait book
Cover: Quarry Gray genuine leather with silver stamped title
Paper Type: pro luster paper (real photo paper) fused to thick hard, unbendable core (standard paper for the flush mount)
Pages: 34 (double-sided), silver gilded edges
Binding: lay-flat, folded, seamless
Price: $282.00 + $15.00 (standard shipping to US) (complimentary for purposes of review)
Ordered/Shipped/Received: Jan 13 / Jan 22 / Jan 26

The Cover

This book has a nice, thick genuine leather cover in a classic gray color (there are 3 other colors to choose from), but also comes in a more affordable “leather-lux” option (which I assume is a faux leather in 10 color choices). If you were to order the same book with the manufactured leather you would save about $50.00, which is a pretty considerable savings and I don’t think you would miss the real leather even though the genuine leather cover looks good and feels high quality. That would bring down the cost of this high end flush mount album to $232.00. (Keep in mind there are 34 pages in this book which is more pages than average for a flush mount which normally maxes out at 20 to 30 pages with other companies.)

Here’s some shots of the cover, binding and edging. The silver stamped title is an upgrade. There is no option to title the spine of the book. Also there wasn’t an option to order a presentation box for the book – I don’t know that I would have ordered one, but I think it would be a good option to provide for a heirloom book to give it a bit more protection. Overall the book is well-constructed and sturdy.

DSC_9621 AdoramaPix lay flat flush mount album

The inside cover is a linen-type textured black paper with the first page of the book on the reverse. The pages are very, very thick and can barely be flexed. These are probably the hardest, thickest pages I’ve seen in any photo book let alone a flush mount which normally has a hard unbendable core. The pages appear of very high quality and very durable.

flush mount photo book review

The edges of the pages are quite thick. I tried to capture that with this shot below. My 34 page book (17 pages double sided) measured an inch thick (not including the cover thickness) and therefore the book was quite heavy.

photo book flush mount gilded edge

Each page came with a loose translucent sheet of paper in between to protect the pages, although I believe they are only meant to be temporary and you’d probably remove them after your first viewing of the book.

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Print Quality

The Hudson flush mount has very good print quality. The pictures came out clear, sharp and with accurate colors as you can see here. The photographic print process in general yields a much cleaner and clearer print than the standard digitally printed photo book. For more about why that is the case, check out my post on books reproduced on photo paper. There is no gutter or space between the pages, each spread folds in the center so you don’t lose any of your image in the middle.

DSC_9615 DSC_9614close up of flush mount photo printing

Flush Mount Pricing versus Standard Photo Books

As mentioned in part 1 of this post, if you compare a Hudson flush mount album to a regular photo book, the flush mount definitely costs more, but as with many things – you get what you pay for. A flush mount album is much higher quality than the average photo book and is the top of the line when you’re considering what type of photo book or album to choose for an heirloom book (like for a wedding or milestone anniversary or special occasion).

Up until recent years, only professional photographers could order these types of high end albums. Most folks would never come across these types of photo books unless they happened to see a good friend’s wedding album, or were in the middle of planning a wedding themselves. Pro photographers can charge quite a sizable fee for one of these albums as part of a wedding package typically, however, you have to take into account not only the cost of the book, but the photographer’s time to post-process the photos, the photo selection process as well as design skills and time that goes into making one of these albums. Because I am a big DIYer, I know how much time I put into my own special occasion albums and that’s no different for the pros. I can also appreciate the art that goes into into it.

With that said, if your photographer has provided a release and hi-res images there’s no reason why you can’t make your own wedding (or other special occasion) album. Many of my tutorials and tips in my wedding section are geared towards fellow DIY brides and grooms and more and more printing companies are making these albums available to the average consumer.

AdoramaPix Hudson Flush Mount versus other flush mount albums

I don’t have as many flush mount reviews as I do for the other types of more standard photo books, and for good reason – they are pricey and I don’t have as many “special occasions” to make them! Although I haven’t printed a lot of flush mounts, I have done some research online of other companies and I’ve found that most of them are pro labs geared towards professionals (although some will sell flush mounts to the average consumer). While you can certainly go with a pro lab, I’ve found that the software provided isn’t always as user friendly, and that’s one thing that makes AdoramaPix stand out from some of the other companies offering flush mounts. AdoramaPix’s software is easy to use and is accessible online without having to download any programs. In terms of firsthand experience, my only other flush mount is from MyPhotoCreations. It came out very nicely as well and they also have easy to use software but the main difference is price. AdoramaPix’s pricing is more affordable (be sure to check out my exclusive discount on flush mounts at the top of the post!) especially when going beyond the base 20 pages. Additionally AdoramaPix offers a greater variety of book sizes, orientations (square, landscape and portrait) and photo paper options.

As mentioned in the first part of this post, I have a prior review comparing lay flat photo books and you can see how the Hudson compares to other product offerings. More and more companies are offering flush mount albums to consumers which is good for us!

Now for the part you’ve been waiting for – here’s how you can win a Hudson flush mount of your very own!


HOW TO ENTER THE ADORAMAPIX PHOTO BOOK GIRL FLUSH MOUNT GIVEAWAY

Enter for a chance to win one (1) 8 x 10″ leather-lux 10 page Hudson flush mount album!

You have 5 possible ways to enter, but you must do the REQUIRED ENTRY for the others to count. For EACH entry, you have to COMMENT ON THIS POST below with a separate comment for EACH entry, telling me what type of entry you did.

REQUIRED ENTRY:

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

  • Subscribe to my newsletter (look for light blue box at top right) AND tell me in the comment below that you subscribed and the name you subscribed under (first name is fine). If you already subscribe to my newsletter, tell me in your comment and give me your name. (Please remember for it to count, you must confirm the subscription. Sorry RSS doesn’t count);
  • Give your review of any photo book/canvas company you’ve tried on the company’s main reviews page. (Click here to give a canvas print review). Click on the “Read Review” button. Scroll down towards the middle of the page after the Quick Specs Chart and you’ll see a place to add your review for that company. Let me know which company you commented on by telling me in a comment in this post below. (Limit to two (2) entries using this method. Reviews given prior to the start of this Giveaway don’t count – they must be new ones please!).

Make sure to do the REQUIRED ENTRY!

This giveaway is open to anyone 18 or older. No country restrictions (so it’s international but please check if AdoramaPix ships to your country if you have any doubts). Void where prohibited. Void in Quebec. Entries must be received by Monday, February 9, at 11:59pm CT and any entries not in accordance with the rules will be disqualified at our sole discretion and at the discretion of the sponsor. Winning entry or entries will be chosen using Random.org. After compiling the results, I will announce the winner(s) thereafter and will email the winner(s) and post the name(s) on my site. The winner(s) will have 48 hours to respond or I will redraw another entry. A Canadian winner(s) may be asked to answer a skill question to be eligible, to comply with Canadian laws. Winner(s) will be issued a gift code or voucher. Winner(s) may pay for extra pages or options above the value of the prize and will have 2 months from date of issue to make the album. Shipping varies by location and taxes may apply – see AdoramaPix’s site for details. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of the company. The links on these pages go to the company’s site. If you click on a link to AdoramaPix’s and make a purchase, I may receive a referral fee from the company. This giveaway is sponsored by AdoramaPix. Regardless of affiliation my opinions are always my own and I always give my honest opinion.

PHOTO BOOK GIRL EXCLUSIVE ON
ADORAMAPIX FLUSH MOUNT ALBUMS!
Save 35% off on flush mount albums at AdoramaPix!
Coupon code: pxpbgflush (enter at checkout)
Deal expires: 2/17/15 at 11:59pm ET

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BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Happy Photobooking!

Comments

  1. If I won, I would us it to make a wedding photobook. I’ve been meaning to do one since we were married and this would be perfect for it 🙂

  9. IF YOU WON THIS PRIZE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TOPIC OF YOUR BOOK? A wedding album for my brother and sister in law who still haven’t made one for their wedding which was 18 months ago

  19. I would make a photo book about my mom. She passed away 5 years ago but I haven’t been strong enough to pull out the photos and start! I want this one to be extra special. I just remade one for my father. He passed away when I was a kid so it has been 30+ years! Don’t want to wait that long for my mom! But I want the photo book to be high end once I make it!

  20. If I won, the album I would make would be black and white portraits of my daughter and granddaughter. I make them a “year in review” book in Aperture 3, each year, but the most classic shots can get a little lost amongst all the everyday snapshots in a book like that. Plus, it isn’t on real photo paper, so the images just don’t have the depth to them.

  22. If I won, I would create my own wedding album. I have a Shutterfly version, but I’ve always wanted a fancy flush mount album!

  28. I am a retired graphic artist, looking to create my first photo book, my son’s wedding, After reading all the wonderful comments about Adoramapix I hope to be the lucky winner of the Hudson album.

  29. Hi! I love Adoramapix for my clients and would love to win this give away to have a Hudson Album sample. I would definitely recreate my wedding album that is currently 4×6 prints in two traditional photo albums. This is an exciting opportunity!

  34. If I won I would make a pre constructed album of my digital scrapbook pages. I visited your website for the very first time. There is still a lot to see.

  35. I’ve made an Adoramapix wedding book, but I’d probably go back and make a flush mount of our wedding too!

  38. Well, if I get engaged this year, I could use it for my wedding album! Otherwise, I would use it for my trip to Arizona this spring or Belgium this fall.

  41. Finally, I’ve got the email subscription to your newsletter. The name is probably Julie Hogan

  43. Love your newsletter and all the reviews and tips! Would love to try this book for our wedding album for our upcoming 10 year anniversary! Might do one for my folks 50th this yr too! Thanks for all this research!

  45. I “Liked” AdoramaPix on FB.
    If I won I would get a 12 x 12 preconstructed book of my digital scrapbook pages.
    ABritsWife on FB

  46. IF YOU WON THIS PRIZE, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PHOTOBOOK OF OUR FAMILY TRIP TO WAHSHINGTON DC THIS COMING SPRING.

  47. Thank you! I’d create our first family yearbook or a collection of my artwork to pass onto my girls one day! 🙂

  61. Excellent timing with this review and coupon! Thank you! I’ll be using the code for a 10×10 album this week. My sister had a destination wedding and my gift to her was creating the album from all the digitals.

  62. If I were to win this photo book I would definitely make a Wedding Albumn. I had a very nice Albumn from our photographer but noticed a few years ago that the cover got extremely sticky. Some of the pages stuck together and the outside had to be covered with paper.

  71. If I win the prize I would finally get to create my wedding album! I have always wanted to make it with Adoramapix and it would be an amazing 3rd anniversary gift!

  77. I would save it to make a photo book of my new grandson’s first month. He is due in April.

  79. I am a newsletter subsciber. I have used Adoramapix before, and they are top quality! I would make a wedding album or Bar mitzvah album. Rivka Deutsch

  89. I already receive your email newsletter at the email listed in the information above this comment (Michelle)

  92. Adoramapix looks like the Tesla of photo books! I’ve only driven a few economy models, so if I won the freebee I’d create a scrapbook of my father’s life. He passed away 30 years ago, but like you say, “it’s never too late to make a photo book.” Thanks for the opportunity!

  99. I would make a photo book of my newborn, who is now 8 months old and he doesn’t have a single book yet! I have used adoramapix for many years and I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love the images quality, binding and price, but I hate their quality assurance. More Han half of the time my books have a printing mistake and need to be reprinted. They are quick to do free reprints though

  103. I just ordered an adoramapix book based on your past review (birth photography), and if I won this giveaway, I would like to make a book of baby photos!

  109. I gave Adoramapix photo books as gifts to my grown kids and granddaughter last Christmas–beautiful! If I win the album I’d fill it with vintage photos of my ancestors.

  115. I love the option for gilded edges- I would definitely choose gold! If I won the Hudson Album I would make a wedding photo album (big day is in a couple months). I have been learning all about the AdoramaPix design process as I am currently working on a guestbook featuring our engagement photos in their regular lay flat design and I love it!

  117. REQUIRED ENTRY: If I’m lucky enough to win the prize, the topic of the photobook would be travel 😀

  119. IF YOU WON THIS PRIZE, WHAT WOULD BE THE TOPIC OF YOUR BOOK? I would do our wedding as the topic.

  125. Oh the choices…I would probably make a portfolio sampler of some of my favorite travel shots.

  128. I would make a book with my son’s pictures! Or maybe some of our favorite photos from last summer’s trip to Europe.

  130. I’d use this giveaway for an engagement or wedding album and I just liked you on Facebook. Facebook name is Courtney Perez.

  131. I’d use this giveaway for an engagement or wedding album and I just liked AdoramaPix on Facebook. Facebook name is Courtney Perez.

  132. I’d use this giveaway for an engagement or wedding album and I just joined your email newsletter list.

  138. If I won the album I would do a book of my childrens’ first year pictures. I have already done an Adoramapix standard album for my wedding and I loved how it turned out.
    Erina Streibich

  140. I’ve been wanting to make a wedding photo album for the year and half I’ve been married (as you mentioned in the post, the album my photographer offered was just too pricey for me) and this one looks perfect!

  146. I am now receiving your newsletter. If I were to win, I would put my son’s high school senior pictures into this album. We hired a professional photographer and I have some amazing shots of him doing sports. Crossing my fingers now!

  147. I would definitely make a book with some hiking or traveling photos. Panoramas would look amazing with the Hudson Flush Mount

  151. I would write up a review of the canvas prints I just received from fabness, for an additionally entry, but you haven’t yet reviewed it on this site. So it doesn’t look like I can provide that information for you. Or I would!

  152. Thank you for your recommendations, had a look and I love the Hudson album. It’s a real contender for our wedding album. IF I WON THIS PRIZE THE TOPIC WOULD BE..our wedding album!

    Thank you

  158. The photobook I would make would be of all the monthly photos I did of my baby’s first year 🙂

  170. I would document the. Mexican Cruise my family is doing next week! My husband, our 2 daughters and their husbands and a BONUS of my first grandbaby (9 Months)

  177. I checked out the books! I would make a family yearbook, or our trip to Disneyland last year 🙂

  195. I liked photo book girl and adoramapix on Facebook.
    If I won I would like to create a baby book album for my parents as an heirloom.
    I recently purchased a photo book from Shutterfly and am not happy with the quality (paper, binding, print quality). I am looking to create a quality photo book of baby pictures that will last and remain beautiful for my family to enjoy for years to come.

  198. You have a great blog! Based on your reviews we have decided to go with an AdoramaPix 8×10 photo book for our wedding album. We are considering the Hudson upgrade because it would be a beautiful way to display our wedding photos.

  199. I may go back and do my own photobook of wedding photos from my friends and family. Or photos of my son. It would have to be a special topic for such a special book!

  202. We took our two pirate loving boys on a very special vacation – a whale watching trip aboard a pirate themed tall boat. I would make an album of this time to preserve their memory of their amazing adventure.

  205. I’d definitely get a Hudson Flush Mount and make a parent album of our wedding. We couldn’t afford what our photographer was charging for albums but have the hi-res images that we can use. I already created and bought one using Album 99 by Nations Photo Lab, since they were well-priced and got good reviews, but I apparently should have waited for you to review them! It’s been a nightmare. I ordered in September for a Christmas gift and just received my second reprint of the same album. Their customer service was lovely and kept offering reprints, but the reprints were no better, and in one case worse! The photos looked dirty! We now have 3 expensive, ugly paperweights and no parent album.

  207. Hi – If I win I will make a wedding album! I originally made a cheap shutterfly book that didn’t come out nice and would love to have a nice album to replace it with. 🙂

  211. Your website is fantastic! I am using AdoramaPix to create a photo book for my wedding. I would love to upgrade to the Hudson to display this special day.

  212. I would use this photo book either to capture some of my recent travel, or for our engagement photos! I would love to get in a 10 page trial before I do some more photo books for the wedding and honeymoon.

  214. If I win I will make a wedding album! I have lower quality lay-flat ones and would love to have a more professional album.

  221. I would go back and make my wedding album. We got married far away and the resort photographer gave us our pictures on a CD but I never put them in a nice album.

  224. I am new to photo books and am finding your blog so helpful. I “like” both you and Adoramapix on Facebook (lcweston). Thanks!

  225. I would do a long overdue wedding album for a couple married 45 years whose photographer died and left them with only proof s and ownership of the copyright on them. Served country for over 25 years and never able to get them finished.

  226. I’ve like adorama pix on facebook since you reviewed it and I ordered our wedding books 🙂

  241. I would definitely make a Wedding album. My albumn got very sticky and I had to cover it with paper.

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