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There are different variations of lay flat book creations, one of them being a continuous sheet of paper for each page folded down the center and glued to the next spread.
Another variation is two or more sheets instead of individual pages glued into the binding. We custom make each and every lay flat photo book to museum quality standards. Ensuring each book has a long life span, our clients use them as a photography portfolio book , wedding albums, safari and excursions.
While we work with many clients on the personal side, we also work with numerous institutions, governments, executives and other corporations to create gift sets, retirement gifts, alumni and donor gifts.
Expanded Pages
Our books are large format sizes see the sizes below for more details.
Material Quality
Each book we create is made of high quality material made to last a life time.
Image Specifications
Send us high quality images of 300 dpi or greater for the best results.
Premium Layflat Photo Books
Everyone one of our premium lay flat photo books are hand-bound with the highest quality materials and care. Each photo album is beautifully constructed and designed to standard to ensure to longevity of these books. Our books are made with materials artists use when their work is on display in a museum. The way we preserve photography is using high quality inks and paper.
Using traditional book binding methods, each one is crafted to lie completely flat, and to be touched. Our books were made with the intention of passing them down to future generations, friends, family, colleagues, etc.
How our lay flat photo books are different?
Our photobooks are different than other websites you’ll find online or in your local area. We handcraft every photobook and customize them according to the options you select or may want us to help you with. Turn your photos into a memorable keepsake to last a lifetime high-quality materials you’ll find in artwork within a museum.
Who are our lay flat books made for?
We work with government agencies, universities, and other institutions on publishing photo books made specifically for their needs. We also work with individuals and families who want a custom-made book they can pass down to their children or other family members.
How long does it take to get a premium lay flat photo book?
Production times vary from book to book when it comes down to the number of pages, customized options, and quantity ordered. On average our turnaround time for one book with 70 pages can take 10 days or longer, not including shipping.
Hardcover Lay Flat Photo Books
Printed on high-quality archival paper and bound in a hardcover, these photo books make a thoughtful and unique gift for someone you love. When you have made your selection of photos to include in your book, send us an email or contact us by phone.
Softcover Lay Flat Photo Books
Durable and flexible, our softcover books are professionally bound with customizable options. We’ve included on personal photo books, embossing, foil stamping, engravings and a variety of other options. Softcover photo books are perfect for showing off your best photos or great gifts that will last for years to come.
Custom Lay Flat Photo Books
You can create your own custom lay flat book in any of our sizes. If you’re looking for custom size book, please send us an email or call us directly. While we don’t make the traditional photo book you’ll find at a Walgreens, CVS, or other online store, our photo albums are made to last for a lifetime. With proper care you’ll be able to pass these books down to future generations.
Professional Photo Book Sizes & Specifications
As an artist, showcasing your work isn’t always the easiest to carry around. We work with other artists and professionals to showcase your products or services to. We’ve worked with real estate agents, developers, painters, sculptures, photographers, attorney’s, government officials, universities and others. We’ll design a professional photo book which showcases your best work. Each hand crafted photography book is held to the highest standards that museums use. Our photobooks are made to last a lifetime with proper care. As each image is printed on high-quality paper, we also add personalized features such as fabrics, embossing and more. Contact us and we’ll guide you through creating your own book to the size, materials and personalized options.
Sizes
- Small: 6″ x 9″
- Medium: 11″ x 13″ or 9″ x 12″
- Large: 13″ x 13″
- Custom: Please contact us
Book Materials
- Book Binding: Smyth Sewing, Hand Sewing, P.U.R. Binding, Ribbon, Saddle Stitching
- Covers: Soft Covers, Hard Covers
- Cover Materials: Linens, Faux Leather, Coated Cover Paper, Uncoated Cover Paper
- Finishing: Debossing, Embossing, Hot Foil Stamping
- Printing: Digital Printing, Offset Printing
- Print Material Type: Archival Uncoated Paper, Substrate Paper
- Presentation: Clam Shell Boxes, Sleeves
Personalizations
- Shipping: Custom Recipient Gift Box
- Finishing: Genuine 24 Kt. Gold Leafing
- Naming: Printed, Handwritten Calligraphy, Custom Design Upon Request
- Order Sizes: Custom order amounts and pricing upon requests.
- Gift Sets: Create a custom gift set and order any quantity you require.
Giclée Prints: Museum Quality Archival
Each photobook is produced with high quality materials, hand crafted and customized where you can see all the pages at once. Lay-flat photos books offer a unique way to design your book with specific layouts and inclusions in the photobook format.
We do offer various sizes; they start at 6″x9″ in up to 13″x13 in. hardcover or softcover according to page counts. Lay flat photobooks typically have higher page counts than traditional square-bound albums, allowing for more flexibility when designing your album. Lay flat photo albums often feature a wide array of cover options including coated cover paper, canvas, gold leafing and embossing or debossing finishes as well as a variety of colors and special features such as calligraphy, gift boxes, and much more.
Giclée Printing – Fine Art/Photo Printing
Giclée Prints” or Archival Prints are highly resistant to fading and discoloring under normal conditions for over 100+ years. This will ensure that your investment in photo book is truly a work of art should last a lifetime.
File Specifications
If you have images you would like us to incorporate into your book, we require high quality images.
- Format: tiff, flattened
- Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
- Resolution: 180dpi, 240dpi, 360dpi
Fine Arts Photography Portfolio
We take pride in the art we produce and use the highest quality materials for printing each image. Every photo is it’s own original work of art and to see more samples of our work take a look at our portfolio of fine arts photography.
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