Vistaprint is Europe's largest online personalised gifting company, selling a huge range of products for both home and business use. I was given the opportunity to make a photo book for myself, so I could try out their service and review the end result.
I love photo books. They are such a creative way to organise favourite images into a beautifully bound book which will last forever. They are also an ideal gift for loved ones. Whether you are using old family photos or your latest digital captures,Vistaprint allows you to preserve your pictures using different backgrounds, layouts and added text.
Vistaprint photo books are available in small, medium, large and extra large formats and come with leather, canvas or photographic hard covers. Pages come as standard or can be upgraded to glossy finish. Prices start at just £11.99.
The website is really easy to use. I used the online editor version where you can work online, selecting photos from your computer to edit and create photo books of up to 70 pages. There is also a download editor with advanced editing options giving more freedom, with special effects, masks and filters which creates books of up to 120 pages.
It is easy to place images on the page and make the book look how you want it to. You can rearrange them and add text and change the backgrounds until you are happy to save your creation. Alternatively you can auto-fill and let the editor make your book in a single click. Ordering is easy. You can upgrade to glossy paper, different cover finishes and a lay flat option.
Your finished photo book is a completely bespoke, personalised and individual creation that makes such a thoughtful gift. With Mother's Day approaching, why not make your mum a book filled with her favourite family photos. It would be a treasured gift that would last forever.
There are various postage and delivery options and the book arrives well packaged to your door. I was delighted with the end result. The A4 size, photo covered, glossy paged book is gorgeous. The Chic Black background that I chose as a theme looks really effective against the photos. I was very impressed with the whole experience. Everyone who has seen the book has commented on how nice it is and how lovely the thick and glossy paper is - well worth the upgrade!
The total cost of my 21 x 28 cm photo book with the glossy paper and a photographic cover was £23.73, which is a very competitive price for such a lovely , bespoke photo book.
For more information and to order your own personalised photo books or other gifts visit www.vistaprint.co.uk