Photo book question

susanwv

8 years ago

Whar sites do you use to make photo books? I want to be able to put certain pics on certain pages

and some sites just randomly place them. Give me some ideas, please

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Alisande

8 years ago

Just to clarify for Seniorgal, you don't need to buy a combination printer/scanner unless you want to. A stand-alone scanner will do the job.

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gigirambles
8 years ago
I've used Shutterfly with good results.
Elizabeth
8 years ago
I use Shutterfly also and am pleased with the results.
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I’ve had great luck with both Shutterfly and Kodak
seniorgal
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
i had a question on photos but was unable to post it so trying here, I'm very much a novice. I want to scan pictures for my husband's biography, preferably on pages in date order.

I've posted several times in the new format but couldn't post my message under a new topic. I've heard of Shutterfly but know nothing about it. Anybody willing to guide me?
phoggie
8 years ago
Shutterfly
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
shutterfly
susanwv
Original Author
8 years ago
Guess I’ll try Shutterfly! Thanks
Alisande
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
My favorite is Adoramapix. They print on photo paper, and the results are outstanding. Every site I've used has offered the option of letting them place the pictures for you, but I've never done that.

I just noticed that Mpix.com is having a 40% off sale on photo books. Mpix is my favorite online photo printer (I like Adoramapix too). If you're not in a hurry, it's good to wait for a sale because all the sites run them from time to time. The sales are usually of a short duration, so you need to have your photos ready to go. The Photo Book Girl website is a great resource, with reviews of all the photo book print sites. If you sign up with her (it's free) she'll email alerts on sales, etc.

www.photobookgirl.com
gigirambles
8 years ago
@seniorgal - I don't know that you need much guidance. Create an account (it's free) and the site will pretty much walk you through uploading your scanned photos. But if you have questions, feel free to ask away.
User
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I think you would like Shutterfly. That is what I use, but I really do not know about any others. There may be some out there that are better that I am not aware.
seniorgal
8 years ago
Where will I find instructions for scanning pictures?

Long ago (in the dark ages) when I was writing a family book I used a hand scanner which did an excellent job. Now I need to learn the current way. I'm assuming they have to be scanned before using Shutterfly. Thanks for help.
gigirambles
8 years ago
Hi @seniorgal - I assume the pictures you are looking to upload are actual, physical pictures and not digital ones? If they are digital it would be easier if not, you will need a printer/scanner to digitize the photos - it's not hard but time consuming, as I'm sure you know from using the scanner before - that process hasn't changed much.
Elmer J Fudd
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No need to buy a scanner at all. Find a friend with one, or if it's a limited number of images, take them to Fed Ex or a photo store or use a through the mail photo scanning service. The service provider approach will be cheaper than buying your own scanner if you're talking about a not too large number of photos.
blfenton
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My son uses shutterfly. He's always been pleased with the quality and that the books come exactly as he planned and ordered.

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