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Inspire Us: 5 Tips from the Community on Creating the Perfect Vacation Book

  We are blown away by the amazing projects pouring into our inbox since we asked all of you to inspire us. In the space below we’ve gathered our favorite tips and tricks for vacation photo books from...

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How to Mix and Match Fonts & Colors

 I love playing with fonts and colors! It’s the simplest way to give your photo book personality and keep a consistent tone throughout. The Picaboo photo book app provides over 100 fonts to choose...

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5 Inspirational Ideas & Tips from the Community (Includes Examples!)

  We are so lucky to have such a creative and talented community. We asked you to “Inspire Us” and you shared with us some of the most amazing photo books we’ve ever seen. In order to inspire others,...

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5 Ideas for Your School Year Photos

 It’s hard to believe, but June has arrived and with it the conclusion of another school year. With all of the teams, clubs and events there’s no shortage of photos from the past year (likely stuck on...

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How to Take Great Group Photos

 Originally posted with edits by Stephanie Glover, November 9, 2012 I love taking group shots. Whether it’s for holiday cards, weddings, graduations or birthday parties, I love capturing those picture...

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Tips & Tricks for Photographing Fireworks

 With the 4th of July right around the corner, fireworks season has arrived! Trying to capture these beautiful explosions has always been a tough task for amateurs and professional photographers alike....

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Get Organized This School Year

 Below are 3 gift ideas that will help every student or teacher stay organized (and motivated) as we kick off another school year. They’re great for around the house too!   Dry-Erase Photo Panel For...

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Fall Photography Tips & Tricks

 You can feel it coming… the days are getting shorter, the air is crisper and the leaves are starting to turn. Fall is upon us and with it one of the best times of year to work on your landscape...

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Halloween Photography Tricks & Treats

 Believe it or not Halloween is here and with it plenty of spooky (and adorable) moments. Whether you’re equipped with a DSLR camera or just a smart phone, there’s no shortage of wonderful photo...

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How to Share an E-Copy of your Photo Book

 Did you know you can easily share a digital copy of your photo book with friends and family? It’s as easy as 1-2-3.   Step 1. Go to your projects and click on the book that you wish to share. Select...

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Zoom Page View

For a closer look at your project: 1) Hover mouse over “Zoom Page” 2) Drag slider to zoom in and out. 3) Move small hand to select the area you want to see.

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Delete Photo

Select photo. Click trash can button on lower right corner.

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Switching a Page Location

Change the Media Tray from “Photos” to “Pages”. Use slider to view the pages you want to move, and drag them one at a time to a new location.

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Apply a Background to all Pages

Select a background from the “Backgrounds” tab to the left of the workspace. Below the preview of your book, select from the drop down menu “All Pages in Book”. Click “Apply Background”, then close out...

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Select a New Layout

Click the “Layouts” tab, select a “Single” or “Two Page” layout. Choose a layout and adjust your photos as necessary.

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Add a Photo

Drag photo to your page. Select “Single” or “Two Page Photo”. Then move and resize your photo as you like.

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Brighten Images

Select photo. Use toolbar to the left under the “Edit Photo” tab to increase brightness. Increasing contrast may improve clarity on a brightened image. Brightened faces print better.

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Photography Composition: The Rule of Thirds

Here’s one of the easiest ways you can improve your pictures today. No fancy camera required!

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Resize/Adjust/Crop Photo

Select photo. Click and drag a white box on one edge to adjust the width or height. Click a white box on a corner to adjust both width and height simultaneously (maintain aspect ratio). Use the hand in...

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Photographing Flowers

Capture Those First Signs of Spring and Beyond

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