Katie Pertiet is the owner and founder of www.DesignerDigitals.com. Her layouts have been published in Creating Keepsakes, Simple Scrapbooks, Memory Makers, Legacy, and BHG Scrapbooks Etc. Katie also designs products for Autumn Leaves, Creativity and Fontwerks and licenses her designs in the home decor market.

In this article, Katie tells us about her love of photography and scrapbooking, and gives us some great tips on how to make a special summer photo book using Designer Digitals’ “Made to Remember” Layered Template.

I’d like to introduce you to our very own Susie L., one of Shutterfly’s talented writers - as well as mother of two, seasoned blogger, and creator of NED Design. In this article, Susie shares her thoughts about why family camping is worth all that trouble.

This is another popular Father’s Day photo book sentiment. It’s simple and it allows kids in on the action of telling the story in their gift to dad (assisted by mom of course).
CrystalB150’s “Father’s Day” is a simple and sweet version of this type of book. MeganM653’s “My Daddy… I Love You Because” offers more personalized reasons to thank her husband with and additional adorable photos.

I was struck in looking at Gallery recently, how many new photo bookers there are and how many of them are crediting our community with inspiring them to take the plunge. I am so proud of the contributions of many, many Shutterfly photo book creators that have been willing to share their stories and ideas with others. Take a look at some ‘newbies’ and their fabulous work.

We’ve just released two fantastic new features on Shutterfly Gallery! And the best part is, they are exactly what many of you have been asking for.

DestaL’s “Fathers Day 2008” is a beautifully photographed tribute to her husband, the father of her two children.
I find the photos particularly effective because she edits many with sepia tones to simplify the image. She’s also used the Geo Royale Father’s Day photo book style with a palette that includes brown, orange, and yellow to accompany these images.