Received my two books that will be Christmas Gifts for my children and grandchildren. I spent the past two days proofing them and then ordered copies yesterday morning. They turned out okay and are simple 7×7 inch softcover photo books. One photo on the left page and a small paragraph or poem on the left page. One book is 60 pages and the other is 64 pages. I do enjoy making these small books, like the final product as I don’t print and frame that many images. This is a good way to archive some of my images and share them. I used Blurb in Lightroom because it’s easy to do photo books. However, any text work is awkward.
Happy Birthday to my oldest daughter, Christine!!!!
6 Comments
Tom Dills
Those will be cherished gifts for sure, Monte. I’ve done a few Blurb books over the years but have mostly given them away. I need to buy copies for myself! I’ve started one with photos from our 50 states travel, but it has been a little intimidating.
I’ve found that their online software is a little easier to use than working in Lightroom, but that’s just my preference.
Monte Stevens
I think that is a wonderful subject for a book and your boys will love it. I tried Book Wright and wasn’t happy with it. I think it works better for text.
Joe
I make these blurb books a few times a year and I like the Lightroom module. It took lots of practice but I’ve gotten to where I’m pretty good at it. I’ve always enjoyed seeing my work in print and a book is perfect for that. I’ve given them away as gifts and donated one to the local library. Blurb always seems to have a 15% discount code available.
Happy to hear you’ve given them something they’ll cherish for years to come.
Monte Stevens
I have gotten much better with it in Lightroom, which I prefer. As I mentioned it lacks in being able to add any extended text. I gave my kids books for Christmas a few years ago and it was a success. This will be the first for my grandkids. They pricey, although no different than other on demand printers. I have been very happy with there quality. I even tried one of their magazine prints and thought it did a decent job for the price. But, there is only one format and it is bigger.
Faye White
These will be treasured gifts! I haven’t done a photo book in several years, little inspiration.
Monte Stevens
I think they will be happy with them. Today I ordered four copies of my Fallen Leaves hard copy book for them, thinking I may give them those instead.
I have a couple of your SoFoBoMo books from 2008 and 2009. If you haven’t done any since then I think it’s time!! They are fun to make and to be creative, great little projects.