It's probably no surprise I'm a big fan of anything customized and personalized, not just photo books. That includes canvas prints, photo collages, engraved gifts etc. I also like making custom cards for folks for their birthdays, weddings, baby showers etc. - pretty much any occasion. It doesn't have to be a time consuming project. If you create yourself a few templates, … [Read more...]
RitzPix Review – One-Hour Classic Photo Book
You may recall the free RitzPix Today Show Valentine's Day photo book deal that I wrote about back in January. I did print out some 4 x 4 mini books in last year with RitzPix, but prior to that my only experience with the company (which I knew as Wolf Camera then) was with photo printing - back in the day when I still printed photos. I preferred their photo printing much more … [Read more...]
Q&A: My Photos Aren’t Digital – How Do I Make a Photo Book? Scan Your Photos!
Unsurprisingly, I am the family historian. I have always been interested in our family's history and starting putting together a family tree at age 10. Three years back I sorted through and scanned hundreds of pre-digital era family photos, went through hours of old home movies and packaged it into an hour long video with titles, transitions and music using iMovie on my Mac. … [Read more...]
TODAY ONLY: RitzPix Today Show Valentine’s Day Photo Book Promo
RitzPix RitzPix and the Today Show's Jill's Steals and Deals is featuring RitzPix's 8.5 x 11 Classic Hardcover photo book for 80% off. Normally: $29.99 (20-page hardcover book) Promo Price: $5.99 You only have today to click to get the deal! (but you have til 2/28 to order) 1) Click on the link at right to go to the special Today Show RitzPix deal; 2) Enter … [Read more...]
What is a Lay Flat Photo Book?
Update 3/5/2011: I made a lay flat photo book (Ashbury) with MyPhotoCreations. Update 11/25/2010: I made my first flush mount photo album with MyPhotoCreations! Update 8/16/2010: I made a lay flat honeymoon photo book with Picaboo. Check out my Picaboo software and Madison photo book review. Update 7/20/2010: I recently made my first lay flat wedding photo book with … [Read more...]
Photo Book Virgin – What I Haven’t Tried Before…Tips & Ideas
Update: 8/3/2010: After reading below, see my follow up to this post! ______________ Did the title get your attention? I’ve been spending so much time writing about photo book deals and coupon codes that I haven’t had the chance to take advantage of all the offers from various companies that I come across every day. I’ve been saying to myself – hmmm…I’d like to try this … [Read more...]