Photo Book

Like most people today we're a hack photographer. Not by choice it just turned out that way.

Yes we have burned through a number of cameras and now own two digital cameras, one a super cool DSLR (digital single lens reflex) beauty that captures brilliant images. Problem is they always lack a certain punch. They don't quite tell the story we thought we were going to get. They were just…OK.

On the other hand our daughter and daughter-in-law shoot beautiful stuff. Our daughter-in-law seems to have that innate ability to make even the simplest of subject almost breathe. Translation – a work of art.Read more

At this time of year, it seems people are taking more pictures than ever. Another school year is wrapping up -- there are graduations, proms and sporting events. And don't forget about summer holidays, family vacations, reunions and weddings. The digital camera has made it easier to capture these memories, but what do you do with the photos once they're in the camera?

Jostens Photo Memory Books at OurHubbub.com are a great way for you to share your most memorable stories by creating your own hardcover photo memory books. With more than 150 designs and a myriad of custom covers there's a look and feel for just about any story, season or occasion. If you've got pictures, a Jostens' Photo Memory Book will help you turn them into a keepsake that you will treasure forever.

Visit www.ourhubbub.com and enter code AMAZING9 at checkout to save $10 off your first book -- now through Sept. 1.

March 2009 — ColorCentric Corp., a leader in web-to-print, real-time publishing for the photo and traditional publishing industries, announced this week that it is introducing the first audio enhanced photo book powered by Ekko Technologies.

"Whether one is flipping through an album or a shoebox of photos, voice is the most natural and intuitive way of sharing the memories behind the images." said John Lacagnina, CEO of ColorCentric. "With the Ekko™ Audio Photo Book amateur photographers, children and photojournalists alike, will be able to create photo books that play narration, music or ambient sounds simply by touching an icon on the printed page."

The Ekko™ Audio Photo Book contains a patented electronic audio panel on the back of the book block. The panel has a matrix of touch sensitive regions and the book is printed with PLAY graphic buttons on each page where audio has been added. In every other way, the Audio Book looks and feels like any other high quality photo book. Ekko Audio PhotoBooks are beautifully bound, completely customized, heirloom photo books – that play sound. They are created individually or collectively by family, friends, colleagues, children etc. around an event, milestone, trip, and story or as a gift. Read more