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Hoodi
27-08-2006, 20:50
So. I was shooting a christening // partee today, and the client asked if I do photobooks - I do, which are just the Photobox photobooks, which are fine for jobs like this.
Then she asked if I do mini-photobooks.
Basically she wants some small photobooks (6*4?) to give as token gifts to the guests - nice idea I thought, but I'm not sure where I can get such a thing. Anybody got any ideas where I can get some mini-photobooks?
Marianne
27-08-2006, 20:51
what an excellent idea...I will watch this with interest to see if summink turns up ;)
Hoodi
27-08-2006, 20:58
Yeah, I thought it was a groovy idea, too - will have to offer this to other customers if something pops up!
IanC_UK
27-08-2006, 21:08
no idea if they are any good, but http://www.bonusprint.co.uk/pages/pocket_photo_books.htm?level=2

these say they are pocket, but are 6 * 8 so wonder if thats open size ?

Also just found this http://www.albumfactory.co.uk/uk/produkte/spiralbindung.php
Hoodi
27-08-2006, 21:20
fantastic!
These are pretty much ideal. You're a star Ian!

They actually appear to be the same thing, although the Album factory prints may be better... I'm hunting their websites to find out what printers they use.
IanC_UK
27-08-2006, 21:23
fantastic!
These are pretty much ideal. You're a star Ian!

They actually appear to be the same thing, although the Album factory prints may be better... I'm hunting their websites to find out what printers they use.

As Marcel would say, my Google wu is strong tonight ! ;) lol

Hope they turn out to be good enough ! I found loads more, but in USA and Europe !
Hoodi
27-08-2006, 21:26
heh!
this (http://www.bonusprint.co.uk/pages/digital_prints_quality.htm?level=0&sub=5) page isn't explicit, but seems to suggest that they use Kodak printers. Bleurgh.

I can't find anything on the AlbumFactory webby, so I'm gonna email them.
IanC_UK
27-08-2006, 21:27
says they offer a money back guarantee so might be worth trying one and seeing if its up to spec if it fails just send it back ! ;)
Hoodi
27-08-2006, 21:29
I think I might just do that, because their built in email system just returns a MySQL error :/

Yes, they look the same, and the albumfactory ones are pricier, but I'm loathe to have stuff done from Kodak printers - so I'll go with album factory for now and see how they spin!
Marianne
27-08-2006, 21:35
just downloaded the Bonusprint thingy and it looks excellent, seems user friendly, I might try this.
Hoodi
27-08-2006, 21:39
OK, you can get the Bonusprint one, and I can get the Album Factory one!
Then we can compare notes:suspect:
Marianne
27-08-2006, 21:40
okily dokily ;)
lee
27-08-2006, 22:04
Not sure if this is of interest to you, but I recently used Fotobook, really quick turn around really pleased with the portrait book quality.

They also pocket photobooks on 250gsm paper see link below:

http://www.fotobook.co.uk/photobooks.html
Steep
27-08-2006, 23:14
Just to confuse the issue, this lot seem to have a wider selection of sizes and slightly better software.

http://www.myphotobook.co.uk/index.php?page=STATIC_HOME

I notice a lot of them use the same software Albumfactory/bonusprint for example.