(NAPSA)—Most digital camera users have a collection of images— either on their camera’s smart card or on their computer—thataresitting idle, and probably haven’t been looked at since they were originally taken. But now there’s an increasingly popular way to put those pictures together into a treasured keepsake, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special, by creating a PhotoBook. According to the 2008 PMA PhotoBook Report, the amount of money spent on PhotoBooks has more than doubled over the last two years. And with Websites such as MyPublisher, it’s becoming even easier to create custom PhotoBooks at wallet-friendly prices. Here are a fewtips: Choose the right design. The easiest way to begin is to choose a clear theme you want your photos to convey, such as a year in review, your baby’s first year or a fun trip to an exotic destination. MyPublisher offers easyto-use software and a distinctive selection of book designs and page layouts. Whether it’s weddings, birthdays, baby books, vacations or a simple collage, PhotoBooks can easily portray any of life’s moments. Organize your photos. Sort through your photos and choose ones that highlight your best shots. Don’t stress about placing your photos in chronological order; for the best results, open with a strong introductory photo and end with a strong concluding photo. Nobody will notice if the photos in the middle of the book are not in chronological order. Be creative with editing. Crop photos to showcase the best PhotoBooks can be a great way to share memories with friends and family—and they make thoughtful gifts. parts or to remove any distracting elements. Use enhancementtools to remove red-eye, and for a dramatic impact, convert a few color photos to black and white. To create a more modern-looking headline or page text, use the space bar to insert blank spaces between letters. Maintain a simple look. Your pages will look more elegant if you can limit the amount of photos to five or less per page layout. When using a photo with more than three people pictured, try to balance the other photos on the page with less busy shots. Use larger-sized photos to convey your overarching theme and use smaller-sized photos as supporting details. Get feedback. Enlist the help of a friend for input and editing before you make your purchase. MyPublisher’s convenient MyBookshelf feature allows users to share PhotoBooks online with friends and family. Have fun. The most impor- tant thing is to have fun and enjoy the creative process. To learn more, visit the Web site at www.mypublisher.com.
