UPDATE 7/1/11 & 9/20/11: A reader contacted me via this post to tell me that Picaboo has changed the paper they use for the Madison from the pearlescent paper to a 110 lb. semi-gloss archival quality paper (it still lays flat). So, that is a significant change from the original paper, so while the software features remain the same (save for the ongoing updates that Picaboo … [Read more...]
Photo Book Virgin – Tips & Ideas – The Update
It's been 4 months since my post, "Photo Book Virgin - What I Haven't Tried Before... Tips & Ideas" and I'm happy to report that I've checked off all the items on my "gotta try someday" photo book list. Here's the update: Flush Mount Professional Wedding Photo Book I wrote about wanting to make a flush mount or lay flat wedding photo book. I happy to say that I made my … [Read more...]
AdoramaPix Review – Make Your Own Lay Flat Wedding Photo Book
11/11/2010 Update: WIN A BOOK JUST LIKE THIS ONE! Check out my AdoramaPix Photo Book Giveaway! (ends 11/18/2010) 11/08/2010 Update: AdoramaPix calendars and 8x8 photo books are 20% off! (through 11/22/2010). (10/12/2010 Update: AdoramaPix is having a 25% sale on their 8x10 photo books, similar to the one featured here (through 10/26/10). Clicking on the link above will take … [Read more...]
How to Incorporate Photos into your Wedding Decor – Make Your Own Photo Table Numbers
This is the fourth in a series of posts on DIY wedding photo ideas. If you missed the first three posts: Wedding Proposal Photo Book & Wedding Website Save the Dates, Photo DIY Wedding Invitations & Engagement Photo Book Showcasing your Engagement Photos on your Wedding Day - Photo Guest Book & Personalized Sweets For a roadmap of the series, read the … [Read more...]
Wedding Photo Ideas for the Bride (or Groom) Who Loves Photos – An Overview
As my one-year wedding anniversary draws near, I wonder when I’m going to feel that I’ve completed my wedding album & wedding photo book projects. I think I’m doing pretty good considering I have a couple girlfriends who have said they haven’t gotten around to ordering their wedding albums from their photographers yet. One of these friends has a child in third grade! Now … [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 or … [Read more...]
New MyPublisher Software
MyPublisher just released a new version of software for the Mac. MyPublisher 3.3 for Mac allows you to use any font or color on your computer in their photo books. I use a Mac and I’m the process of making a few books with them of my honeymoon, so I didn’t want to risk upgrading and possibly messing up the book files. But I will soon and do a review. I don’t believe it’s … [Read more...]
Blurb vs Mpix Review – Make Your Own Affordable Wedding Photo Book – A Bride-to-Bride Guide (with Pictures) Part II
Hello Brides! Part I focused on MyPublisher and Snapfish. Part II is a review of the two other companies I used for my wedding photo books – Blurb and Mpix. A big reason why I chose Blurb and Mpix was the option to create smaller square format photo books in hardcover format. Snapfish also offers an 8 x 8 square format, but I liked the idea of a smaller book that could … [Read more...]
