"My Publisher"


While most of us don't commit hundreds of photographs to print anymore, many of us have gazillions of bytes worth of photos sitting in our hard drives. Wouldn't it be nice if someone else could see them? How about the photos of your most recent vacation? Or your daughters' wedding?

Better yet, wouldn't this be a great marketing tool? "Homes SOLD in 2009", or "Homes Staged in 2009", maybe?

My Publisher is a terrific medium for just that!  In My Publisher, you can create a photobook, a really nice first class book, of your photos. You have a choice of sizes, styles, templates, and covers (even leather if you want it!) that will make your photobook unique. The software is free, and once you've finished creating your book, you can email it to friends, and/or have it published and shipped to you. According to their website, they've shipped more than 5 MILLION Photobooks since 2002! Gotta be doing something right...

The interface is easy to use, and I can attest to the quality. I had one made last year for my husband for Valentine's Day, and I was very pleased with the results. They shipped it fast - I like FAST! I plan to have another made this year to share as Christmas gifts.

Here's a screen shot of the interface:

 

Screen Shot of My Publisher

 

Along the top are the photos you want in your book that you have dragged and dropped into the interface. In the center is your book layout (which you choose for each page). Here you can decide which photos you want where. You can have 1 - 12 photos per page, in your choice of layout. Along the bottom you'll find basic editing tools available. The crop tool is very useful here, and does not effect your original photograph.

You can choose the color of your background as well:

 

Screen Shot of My Publisher

 

              Just make darn sure it's perfect before you hit that 'Purchase' button!

                                                  Here's the link to "My Publisher"

First time buyers get a buy one/get one free deal -and no, I don't own stock in the company! LOL

 

 

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19 Comments on Active Rain PhotoBlogger Group- Create a Great Photobook with My Publisher

NOV
05
146,487 Points 2 Featured Posts

Debi - My Publishers sounds like a really cool tool, and you have given some great suggestions on how to market with it. As always, love your photos!

10:36am • #1
247,194 Points 5 Featured Posts

Debi - I can verify that using My Publisher for photo books is wonderful.  I originally learned about them through a genealogy group I belonged to.  One fellow in the class had tried all the usual photo book companies out there, Shutterfly, My Publisher, and a couple others.  When you saw them all side by side, the "My Publisher" book won hands down.

Not long after that, I took out some old slides from a family vacation to Hawaii. I had them converted to digital, and uploaded them to My Publisher.  They printed several books for me, and I gave them as gifts to my kids.

11:14am • #2
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Debi,

This would a nice ittle project for me when I decide to create a book of my best photos!   Thank you for bringing this to my attention.   I have bookmarked this post and downloaded the software to my computer!   :)

11:50am • #3
136,338 Points

Thanks Karen - I think it can be a great tool for listing or staging - talk about a terrific presentation! Let us know how you use it!

Myrl- Yes, I think they make wonderful gifts! I checked out all the others as well - no contest in my opinion.

Hi Gerry - Awesome! You'll have to share it with us when you get it done!

Debi

12:28pm • #4
356,492 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Debi - I too have seen some of the others out there since I want to do photobooks this year now this sounds much better than what I had researched before. Cool. Thanks ~Rita

12:41pm • #5
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Hi Debi, This is a marvelous idea and we can all become book publishers. Imagine if we all did a book titled My Year in Pictures 2009 . And did this each subsequent year. Add a few more pages when needed and what a wonderful way to capture and share our lives. So many possibilities.

1:01pm • #6
331,561 Points 16 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Looks like I have more homework Debi...
Your friend in Washington State,
Paul

1:02pm • #7
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I love the idea of Homes Sold. It would be like sending a virtual "sold" card that is always available. I will have to bookmark this post for further review.

3:07pm • #8
173,761 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Debi.. Terrific idea as usual..thank you for the link..;0)

6:02pm • #9
136,338 Points

Check it out, Rita - Bet you'll like it!

Hi William! I plan to do one each year - this will be my second. I'm using my favorites for the year - makes a great coffee table book!

Paul - It's not an assignment - LOL - It's FUN!

Russell - Great idea! Let me know if you give it a try :)

Hi Hannah - You are very welcome!

Debi

8:18pm • #10
206,437 Points 5 Featured Posts

I too have used them many times.  I made a birthday present for my brother when he turned 40 using childhood photos of him.  Even considering the poor quality of the old photos...the book was awesome.  I have my daughter's wedding and my son's wedding made into books too.  They are beautiful.  The delivery is beyond fast...super fast.

9:11pm • #11
NOV
06
408,747 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thanks for the information. I will bookmark this and try it later.

6:50am • #12
136,338 Points

Sharon - Within two days of ordering, my book has shipped! Should get it today! I have no doubt it will be as nice as the last one. Love the idea of using it for old family photos....Hmmm. Another project!

Gita - You're very welcome!

Debi

10:21am • #13
NOV
07
120,401 Points Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Debi ~ I am so excited about " My Publishers". I have about 10,000 pics on my computer. Waht to do with them? You just gave me the answer. We have had 3 weddings at my home, kids, birthdays etc. What a great xmas present.

Thanks again!

7:31pm • #14
NOV
08
NOV
09

What a great idea for marketing and also for the Holidays!  I may check it out and do some gifts this year!  Thank you!

5:34am • #16

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