via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

A lot of photographers do photo books through various companies. I've done maybe 15 or 20 high-end glossy full page spread type "coffee table" books. Each time I do a book, through Blurb, it cost me between $80-$100. They do turn out beautifully. Just recently, though, I was looking at the Blurb website and I noticed a magazine option, then on one of the posts here I think someone also mentioned it. When I do my books I use Lightroom and then send to Blurb via LR. I don't use the Blurb software for the books I create. I thought it would be fun to see how a magazine might turn out so I laid a magazine out using the Blurb software, Book Wright, and sent it in. I am very impressed with the printing quality. It took a bit to grasp the software and set the boxes correctly and for the most part it looked great when I got it today. I only ordered one as a proof and there are a few changes I'll make. You are only limited by your design ideas and your ability to do lay-out. It's all drag and drop.

Why a magazine? The magazine, minimum order for one is 20 pages and that's what I did, has about 55 photos (the number of photos is set by the layout you choose) and cost me less than $8 to purchase. Creating a magazine will allow me to use the magazine as a marketing tool or it could even be sold for, most likely, $15 or so. It's a great way to document a trip or do a piece for friends and family. Just thought I'd let others know about this.

I've included a few pics of the first few pages. Ignore the white on the eagle, the image actually looks great on the magazine: I just popped the magazine on the floor and shot so you could see an example of the possibilities. The sample is also a very low res file, the images in the magazine are just as sharp as I shot them.

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

THanks for posting this. It will come in handy.

hj Loc: Florida

Thanks for the info. Looks like something I'd like to try. I have done about a dozen photo books but the magazine is apparently much more cost effective. What are the dimensions of the magazine?

FotoHog Loc: on Cloud 9

Nice commercial. Sounds interesting.
Have thought about doing a photo book for some time. Will check this out. Thank you. . .

Matches Malone

Great stuff! Any chance you can create a comic book with this?

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

I have created 4 table books so far with LR/Blurb of my yearly vacations in Maine. Very pleased with the output quality. The book module takes a bit of learning but lots of videos on Youtube to get you started. I can see the use for magazine format but for me, I want my memories in a sturdier format.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

Very nice, thanks for sharing the tip!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Thanks for posting.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Thanks for the info. Maybe i'll do a calendar

via the lens Loc: Northern California, near Yosemite NP

Standard magazine format, 8.5 x 11.

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

Thanks Connie.. good tip, and wow, want m what a savings..

Glenn Harve

Now THIS is a useful post!

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

Thanks for the tip!

Bonnie Halsell Loc: Ocala, Florida USA

Thanks for the information. I have books in process but maybe will try the magazine on smaller or less important subjects/events. This maybe the perfect "gift" to give the bride, groom, new parent, host, you name it, as a bonus or thank you.

Xmsmn Loc: Minnesota

Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Mark