Thanks for stopping by my blog–you must have some interest in custom photobooks or you would not have found your way here, eh?  So, let me tell you a little bit about this thing called “Custom Photobook Bookmaking”.

It is a practically painless process that entails you sharing with me your scanned photos or digital images–you know, those things taking up so much of your hard drive that you NEVER look at…or those curled paper thingies stuffed into shoeboxes in the corner closet.  Then, in a relatively short period of time, you are presented with a stunning coffee table photobook filled with all of your favorite images!  Glossy pages, beautiful printing, attractive layouts–all rich with memories and emotion, just waiting to be shown to your next visitor!  And, get this, your photobook will also be available online in my photobook bookstore just in case someone else (your mother-in-law, perhaps?) decides that they would like to have a copy, too!  It couldn’t be any easier!

So, think about ordering a custom photobook for the next BIRTHDAY, MOTHER’S DAY, GRADUATION, WEDDING, FAMILY REUNION, even as a professional-looking way to showcase your latest project at work.  What a way to impress the boss! 

If you can imagine it, we can probably make a photobook out of it!

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PRICING FOR PHOTOBOOK BOOKMAKING SERVICES

The following price list is for bookmaking services for PERSONAL BOOKS only.  If you desire a corporate or company custom photobook, please contact me at:  tsgentuso@yahoo.com .

Payment for custom photobook bookmaking services may be made with cash (local clients only) or credit card (via the secure PayPal link to the right) after you have received an invoice for services rendered.  For estimated services over $500, a down payment of 50% of that estimated cost is expected before work is begun on your photobook. 

After your photobook is completed and you have paid in full, it will then be available for you to preview and purchase online at my Blurb Photobook Bookstore:  http://www.blurb.com/user/store/tsgentuso .

BASIC BOOK DESIGN

*This fee schedule is for ANY size book that Blurb prints (7″ x 7″ up to 13″ x 11″);

*includes BASIC photo editing such as cropping, basic color enhancement or correction, and re-sizing of photos;

*and also includes BASIC content (text) editing:

$5 per PAGE

ADVANCED IMAGE/PHOTO EDITING and SCANNING OF PHOTOS

This includes anything beyond the basic editing techniques listed above.  Some of the available editing techniques or effects are:  sepia or black/white toning of images; photo restoration; selective coloration of images; collage made of images; antique or vintage photo effect; grunge photo effect; HDR (high dynamic range) effect; oil painting, pen and ink, charcoal or watercolor effect; retro comic book effect; Da Vinci-style effect; Warholizing; photo mosaic, etc.———————————————- $100/hour

CONTENT EDITING

SIZES/OPTIONS for PHOTOBOOKS

PRICING FOR PHOTOBOOKS THEMSELVES

The price for a custom photobook VARIES according to the size of the photobook, the length of the photobook and whether it is hardcover, softcover or image-wrapped. 

For specific pricing, please follow this link to Blurb’s pricing page.  When you have found the size and length book you want, please ADD A FLAT FEE OF $10/book (for corporate pricing, please contact me).  THIS is the price that I will set for your completed book in my Blurb bookstore. 

BLURB’s Photobook Pricing Page:  http://www.blurb.com/create/book/pricing

GOOD LUCK hunting down those old photos–and have a blast doing it, too.  You know, you–and your family and friends–will be glad you took the time to do it!