Photo books: A great way to get your photos off your computer and onto your coffee table

What are photo books?

Photo books could be considered the new photo albums of the digital age. Essentially, a photo book is like a coffee table book which you create using your own images and text. They can come in all shapes and sizes and, usually, you choose the design, binding and fonts used.

In the past it tended to be too expensive for individuals to print books one-at-a-time. Today, thanks to the internet and digital printing, photo books have taken off in a big way. Now it is relatively inexpensive to take your own photos, arrange them any way you like and receive a lovely book a few weeks later.

Why make a photo book?

A few of the reasons people create photo books are for holiday snapshots, wedding photos, special events or just so they can get their photos off the computer and into the lounge room. They also make great gifts for things like Valentines’ or Mothers’ day.  

Where can you get a photo book made?

There are lots of places you can buy photo books. Retailers like Harvey Norman can make them as well as websites like Snapfish, Photo book Australia and Blurb. The process for making your books is always similar. You first download the appropriate layout software from the website, import your images, decide where you want them to go and add any captions or headings you’d like. Next, once you’re happy with the finished product, you upload the book file, enter your payment details and the printing starts.

Give it a go, and remember that if you need a hand installing the software or downloading your photos from your camera, give gizmo a call on 1300 275 449.