Das eigene Fotobuch

High-Quality Photo Books Made Easy

The perfect replacement for your own portfolio or photo book.

Are you looking to create your first photo book or seeking new ideas? Do you want your book to look professional, even if you're not a trained designer? This practical guide will accompany you from choosing a provider to the final proofing stage. It caters to beginners while also sharing insider tips for advanced and professional photographers.

This comprehensive guide offers tips and tricks for a variety of layout programs, from InDesign to software from major photo book providers. It also provides plenty of background knowledge, such as printing processes and fundamental design principles.

Numerous tips from workshop practice reveal what the manuals from photo book manufacturers don’t tell you. Expert advice, workarounds, and insights into professional layout software offer additional support and create a reference book that you'll want to revisit time and again. Additionally, you'll find plenty of design examples to inspire your own books. As a bonus, seven typical book projects illustrate the entire creation process from idea to finished work.

The fully updated 3rd edition provides insights into current trends such as artificial intelligence and sustainability, and it includes even more information for (semi) professional photographers, such as guidance for choosing between digital and offset printing, as well as a case study on the print run of a professional photographer.

Contents include:

• Finding the right provider
• Quickly creating your first book
• Decorative effects for images and text
• Discovering new ideas
• Design rules
• Ensuring quality
• Publishing (ISBN and alternatives)
• Digital photo books
• Sample projects.