Archive for May, 2008

Travel Stories Told in Character

by LaraH | Posted in Stories we like

chichi.jpgMany travel photo books are posted to Gallery and shared in person so that others who couldn’t enjoy the trip are able to get a taste for the excitement of the adventure. MelindaM54 has a unique twist on creating a travel book to share with others.

Memory Book for Dad

by LaraH | Posted in Stories we like

mydad.jpgWith Father’s Day coming up, there are dad tribute books beginning to pop up in the Gallery. I was particularly taken with JamieS196’s “My Dad”.

Cat Blogs

by LaraH | Posted in Stories we like

cooper.jpgRemembering the life of a favorite family pet is a frequent subject of Gallery books. RobinS56’s “Cooper”was an original take on this type of story.

Puppy Time

by LaraH | Posted in Stories we like

dixie.jpgIt’s spring time, which means puppy (and kitten) time. Pet lovers are avid Gallery participants, but I hadn’t see a story like AlisonK9’s “Dixie has puppies” before.

Start Your 2008 Year in Review

by LaraH | Posted in Stories we like

yearinreview.jpgI can’t believe it’s almost June! The first half of the year and it’s many highlights have flown by. Seeing kristajean’s “2007 Year in Review” reminded me to get started on my 2008 year in review now.

Make a photo book QUICKLY to post in Gallery

by Sanborn707 | Posted in Storyteller spotlight, Techniques

johns.jpgI have so many photo book projects in progress it’s driving me nuts. I try to make “perfect books” that I will be proud to post to the Shutterfly Gallery, but can’t seem to finish them. I also have books that I would love to share, but have some moments in them that I would consider a bit too personal. How can I say what I want to say, quickly, and feel good about what I show the world?