By Spangled Photography
PHOTO BOOK OR ALBUM? What's the difference and why does it matter?
Photo-albums and photobooks are both used to vividly illustrate a story of a memorable event. Created in a book-like fashion, both products can beautifully display images that tell a story of your life; so what’s the difference? These products serve a similar purpose but differ greatly on their construction, build, and quality. Main differences: • Pages • Binding • Durability
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PAGES
PHOTO-BOOK The major difference between these two products are the pages. Photo-books are printed on thin paper using laser or inkjet technology, similar to a book or magazine. These thin pages make photo-books cost effective, but pages aren’t intended to last for long periods of time. Since permanence is not the main goal with photo-books, images can fade over time.
PHOTO-ALBUM Photo-albums are made of special thick photographic paper and are developed like traditional photographs using special technology. Because of this process, photo-albums are more expensive but show increased vibrancy in color, are extremely durable, and protect against wear and tear.
Photo-book credit: Spangled Photo
Photo-album credit: ProDPI
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Photo-album credit: ProDPI
BINDING
PHOTO-BOOKS Photo-books are modeled after text-based books, so its bounding lacks sturdiness and is not designed to lay flat. As a result, the pages in a photobook may bubble and distort the images on the pages. PHOTO-ALBUMS Photo-albums are handcrafted with each page being mounted on a quality cardboard, so that the pages are thick and do not fold. The technique used to bind the pages ensures your images will stay intact and flip smoothly.
"...photographs are irreplaceable, the record of a day that can never be duplicated...[the] album endures as the best way to preserve those images for years to come. " -Bride Box
DURABILITY
Although photo-books are easy and inexpensive, they aren’t designed for permanence. Photo Albums, however, offer higher quality presentation of images and are crafted with the durability and resilience to last for generations. 2
BINDING IT ALL TOGETHER
Sidebyside comparison of the product's features
Photo-album credit: ProDPI
PHOTO-BOOK
PHOTO-ALBUM
Thin paper 30 pages
Thick cardboard 20 pages
Inkjet or laser printers
Professional photo developement
COLORS
Modified, limited color printing
Vibrant, realistic color processing
BINDING
Text-book glue binding
Handcrafted lay-flat binding
8x11-$69.99
8x6-$99.99 8x11-$129.99
PAGES PRINTING
DURABILITY SIZE & PRICE
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THE NEXT STEP
The ordering process explained You choose the pictures; leave the professional crafting to us. We'll determine the best size and placement of the images that you choose.
Visit your proofing gallery at spangledphoto.com/client-galleries
Add the product to cart (either keepsake photo-book or photoalbum)
Fill the empty slots with the images you want to include in the design and finish checking out.
View your design proof within one week. After approving the design, you will receive your handcrafted work of art to cherish forever!
If you still have question or need help determining which product is the best fit for you, give us a call at 623-330-4330 or visit us at www.spangledphoto.com
Photo credit: ProDPI
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