Photoworks

Photoworks.com was the first to have an oversized 12x12 photo album, and at one point they were the only ones to have the 12x12 album in leather. This was particulary nice for wedding albums. They also have photo personalized covers -- the covers are actually printed with a picture.

Photoworks now has guided books that help you in creating your photo book. As they say, why take the long way?

The topics they cover are:

• It's a Boy
• It's a Girl
• Cookbook

The genealogy layout allows you to create a 4 generation pedigree chart with photos in 3 levels and captions in all levels. If you are really into making a family history book you can use Genealogy Software and export to a PDF and then you can make a book like digital scrapbookers do.

If you are having trouble with putting your photo book together they have "Live Chat" on their site where you can get an immediate reply to your questions.

Feature Set Review

Background Themes	Around 25. Once theme is chosen you cannot change the themes in the book from page to page. This gives less flexibility.
Layout Variety	Wide variety
JPG as a Background	No
Digi-Scrapbooking Friendly	Yes
In-book Editing	No
Text - variety and Full Page	9 different layouts. You also have the choice of choosing your own text fonts and sizes, or go with the designer choice.
Embellishments and Corners	No
Full-Page Bleed	Yes
Final Grade	B+

For an explanation of the Feature Set Review

Photo Book Sizes

The prices given are based on a 20 page book with printing on both sides of the pages. Additional pages are available for an extra charge. The price given is the lowest price for that size category.

Hardcover
4 3/8 x 4 1/4	16.95
6 7/8 x 7 1/8	25.95
8.5x11.5	29.95
12 x 12	69.95
Softcover
5 1/4 x 7	12.95
6 5/8 x 6 3/4	19.95

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