Advice on putting together a photobook

[Sirocco]

Hey guys,

Our overland trip is now complete and some time ago I purchased a photobook from photobox which I have to complete real soon. Upload times are slow here in Indonesia so I thought I would ask the question 'what makes a great photobook great?'

I have some idea myself. I now wish I hadn't gone for the 70 pager for a start!

Going to stick with clean and bold also.

Any of the pro's here want to chip in with some tips for layout, design, workflow etc?

All advice appreciated.

G

 

[grimbo]

Keep it simple and uncluttered. While 70 pages is a lot (not sure how it can be 70 but anyway) don't be tempted to fill it with hundreds of shots. Sometimes a blank page facing a fantastic shot will do wonders for the image.

Don't get tempted with fancy borders, or "misty edges" etc

Really concentrate on cropping pictures to eliminate unnecessary detail

If you are putting any text with it I'd always recommend using classic fonts, don't go for a decorative font throughout.

 

[nwoods]

The photobook option in iPhoto is pretty good if you have a mac. Bayphoto does a really nice job too:
http://www.bayphoto.com/photo-books/press-printed-books.htm