1. A great Family year photo book by Tracey Clayton. Tracey designs photo books for people who are too busy to do so themselves so contact her if you want her to design a book for you.

2. A memory book by Julie: This book is a compilation of photos taken over a period of 10 years and Julie gave this to her husband as a birthday gift.

3. An art portfolio by Sophie Anne: Artwork from a truly talented lady displayed in a photobook.

4. An illustration book by Christopher Chong: This is a refreshing book which is a good representation of colour illustrations in a KoodibooK.

5.  A wedding book by John: A great example of a book which can be given to the newlyweds to mark the day.

6. A travel photobook : A book created by Gordon Plews with breathtaking views of Paris!

7. A baby first year book: A simple but great album to mark the first year of a baby’s life.

8. And finally a poetry book by Newton Park Poets: We love this book for it’s unique layouts!

So there you are! 8 of our favourite books. Have you created your photobook yet?

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way. KoodibooK’s free photo book software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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A special book for Dad

Father’s day is fast approaching.  Have you got anything special for your dad yet?  If not then this is your chance to do so.  Download the free KoodibooK software , select your favourite photos of your Dad and within minutes you will be making your own personalised photo book for your Dad. It is very easy to make and affordable too. Create and order your special Father’s Day photo book by June 10 2011 in order to receive it on time for Father’s Day.

On 19th June, dont forget to let your father know how important he is to you.  Join our mailing list to receive our Father’s day offer.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

Preview your book in 3D

We have had a number of questions about our photo books over the past few weeks so I thought a blog post to answer the top 5 of our customer queries would be useful.

1. How do i know how my book will look like when printed?

That’s the beauty of our 3D preview. You can see an almost accurate representation of your photobook before printing.

2. Do you offer photo albums as well as photo books?

Yes. KoodibooK products include several premium quality photo album options to choose from. We are also currently expanding our product line so watch this space!

3. Will everyone be able to view my book when i publish it?

That is entirely up to you. We currently allow private or public sharing so you can can choose to create and share your book with others in the library or keep it to yourself by publishing privately. The good news is We’re just starting to test a large update which allows sharing with selected people via email. Exciting times!

4. Is it expensive?

A 25 page A5 softcover book costs only £9.99. There are also many other options to choose from if you are on a budget without compromising on quality.

5. I have printed photo books before with other providers and the image quality was not as i expected.

Our software warns you anytime your images are overstretched or low resolution so you can fix these before printing. Don’t take our word for it though. See what others are saying about creating KoodibooK photo books.

More questions? Drop us a line on Twitter, Facebook or email or comment below!

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The free KoodibooK software allows you to access your digital photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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Top 10 Tips for Creating a Great Photobook

Inspired by the launch of KoodibooK, this is a great post which is especially useful for first time photobook creators and anyone looking for inspiration for photobook creation. This post is quite popular as it provides simple but useful tips.

A Year of Photos- Photo Book Ideas for Every Month of the Year

Running out of ideas for photobooks? Got a photobook deal which is expiring soon? There is a photobook for every month in the year and this post lists several photobook options for all year round photobook creation.

5 Tips for Photographing Children

If you have kids then you understand how important it is to document certain times/events in their life. You will probably also know how difficult it is to get good photos or any photo at all for that matter. This is a particularly useful post for parents who often have problems photographing their kids.

The A-Z of KoodibooK

We think this is a fun way of telling you all about KoodibooK. There is even a photobook about this post. Check it out here>>

5 Tips to Snap Those Photos with Confidence

Another popular post providing useful tips and tricks for capturing the best possible photos.

We also blogged on fun and random stuff including posts like Can you Guess a Person’s Personality From Their Facebook Profile Photo? and Its Nature Photography Day Today! which was an interesting activity we took part in. And we wont forget the useful i-phone photo apps suggested by Vicki Knights in this post Top 3 Iphone Photography Apps Recommended by a Pro.

So there you are! A round-up of our favorite blog posts so far. We would love to know what you think and what you would like to read on the KoodibooK blog. If you like a particular post then don’t forget to share it with others.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The free KoodibooK software allows you to access your digital photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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The first app I’m going to recommend is CameraBag. I am suggesting this one first as you can use it on photos you’ve already taken. So you don’t even have to take any new photos to have a play around with it. CameraBag emulates some of the cameras from the past and in just one swipe you can change your image with really fun results. 

Here is one example. On the left is the original image, then in the middle is the result of the Colourcross camera and on the right is the Magazine camera (my personal favourite!) These effects literally take one click to achieve.

And here is an iPhone shot I took and processed using the Magazine camera.

What is great about this app is that you don’t need to think about it before you shoot then you can just play around with your images afterwards when you are sat on a train or waiting for the kettle to boil! 

The next app is Hipstamatic. This already has a huge following as it’s a great way to take really cool looking images. It brings back the look and feel of the plastic toy camera and is great fun to use. You literally turn your iPhone into a retro plastic camera. It reminds me of the joy of shooting with Polaroid cameras. You choose the lens and film you want to use before you shoot (easier than it sounds) or just shake your phone and it will randomly pick them for you. You can also use a flash if necessary too….all for just over £1! 

Here are a couple of shots I’ve taken using this app. This one is using the John S lens and the Kodot film (that will all make sense when you start using it!) 

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It’s World Heritage Day today. We were reminded when a photographer Henry Stradford shared some world heritage sites visited by Ramesh Lalwani  here. KoodibooK is located in Bath which happens to be a world heritage city. There is a great compilation of photos of Bath here! Have you visited any world heritage cities? Tell us about them. If you have photos then do post them on our Facebook page.

At KoodibooK we are passionate about photography. We provide an easy and quick way to organise photos into high quality photo books at great value.

There are many photos we like to look at from time to time to reminisce and most of these are ones we have been tagged in on facebook. Being ‘unfriended’ may be a bit dramatic but what if for some strange reason the album owner decides to delete these photos? Will you be absolutely gutted if your friend deleted an album you loved and you couldn’t get copies of these photos as they did not have any back up? There are so many reasons why you may want printed copies of your favorite photos although you may not necessarily want to print them individually and insert into plastic sleeves (boring!)

1. It is a fantastic way of organising lots of photos: If you have lots of photos stored on your computer or on a pendrive etc, create photobooks. It is a great way to group and organise them. 
2. Photobooks are cheap and a unique gift to give: Tired of buying expensive gifts that are never appreciated? You should see people’s reactions when they receive photobooks as gifts.
3. They are easy and fun to create: They are certainly more easier to make than scrapbooks and so much more fun.
4. Great to display on your coffee table: This will be an added personal touch to your decor
5. A fantastic way of sharing photos sans facebook: Believe it or not, not everyone has a facebook account! Most people do but you may want to spare your grandma from creating a facebook account. Let’s face it even if she had a facebook account, you may not want her to view some of your photos on there.

There you are! 5 good reasons why you should create a photobook. Start creating your KoodibooK but be careful, it’s quite addictive!

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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Many people consider their wedding day one of if not the most important day of their life and as such hire a professional wedding photographer for this special occasion. This article however is for the guests at weddings (Royal wedding or otherwise) who may want to remember this occasion by looking at photos, and giving some of their shots as gifts to the married couple. If you are a guest or relative wanting to capture a happy couple’s special day in a unique way then here are some tips and tricks.

1. Plan and Prep: Planning and preparing yourself before the wedding can help you perform better on the day.

(2 months before)

• Ask the bride if she wouldn’t mind you photographing her wedding.
• Does she have a professional photographer? if yes, you need to make sure not to interfere.
• Show her a list of potential shots and ask her which she would allow you to take.

(1 week or so before the wedding)

• Ask for an itenary of the days events.
• Find out if you can take photos at the location and if you can use flash.
• Check that your camera and equipment is in good working order.  

(On the day)

• Make sure you have: extra film, extra batteries, extra camera(s), a helping hand, a tripod,  a watch, directions and the schedule.
• Have a list of potential shots handy to make sure you don’t miss any.
• Arrive early to photograph things like the empty venue or the flowers arriving etc.

 2. Divide and Conquer: There are more shots to take than one person can usually manage alone.  Sharing the task means you can relax a little and will be more likely to capture every moment.

• A friend can take notes, hold stuff like extra cameras, shoot along side you or from another vantage point, and help find and organize group shots for you.
• If you don’t have a friend with you, buy disposable cameras to place on reception tables for guests to take photos then collect them at the end of the day.
• Write down e-mail addresses of people also taking photos to swap pictures. 

3. Placement and Direction: Most times as long as you’re giving clear and polite instructions people will happily ablige.

• Anticipate spots where things will happen and position yourself before a crowd forms.
• If necessary call out specific people and give specific instructions (something like a crooked tie or piece of spinach in the brides teeth can and will steal the show in a group shot)
• For formal shots make sure you let them know when you’re about to snap the shot.
• Move around.  Later you will be glad you took several similar shots but from slightly different angles.

4. The Perfect Shots: Perfect shots are the ones that look both beautiful and natural.  They capture key moments in the day like the couple’s vows or first dance.  Consider all the elements to increase your chances of taking lots of these.

• If you think you’ve missed something important like the perfect shot of the cake cutting, you could ask the couple if they’ll do it again.
• If you know the guests and families personally, you will have a special advantage as a photographer.  Try and capture people in their natural looks, if they are goofy and outgoing make sure to get those pictures of them dancing! 
• Take lots of pictures or use bursts.  This will give you several photos of the same thing taken fractions of a second apart.  This could be the difference between a blinking bride and the perfect shot.

 5. The Special and Artistic Extras:  After the perfect shots come the special extra shots that capture the feel of the day without being completely necessary.  These include artistic shots and fun candid shots.  Some of the most beautiful pictures from weddings are of things, places, and people who have some sentimental significance to the couple.  Everything from the flowers to the vicar should be thought of as potential material.

• Think about the bride and groom and consider setting up shots that show off their personalities.
• Keep an eye out for cute children and good lighting as both usually perform well in wedding photography.
• Consider the opposite shot to the obvious shots (if you shoot a photo of the bride and groom from behind the vicar, consider having your friend shoot one from the organ loft). 

Here a few examples for shots that will help.  Create your own list depending on the type of wedding you’re photographing and of course how close you are to the couple.

Shots before the Ceremony

• Wedding gown lying over a chair or hanging on a door
• A close up of the bride’s shoes peeking out from under the dress
• Bridesmaids shoes in a row
• Grooms men dressed and posing

At the ceremony:

• Guests walking into the venue
• Groom seeing bride for first time
• Close up of  couples hands
• Guests throwing confetti/rose petals/birdseed

During the Reception

• Outside the reception venue
• Arrival of the Bride & Groom
• Table centrepieces
• Musicians or DJ

Have fun photographing at your next wedding! View some great examples of wedding photobooks at the KoodibooK Library

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Adjusting the white balance in photos can actually make a huge difference in the visual experience of looking at the photo. The correct white balance in a photo means that what you saw with your naked eye matches what is represented in the photo.

You may ask why the camera doesn’t automatically capture the same colours that you see? After all, you are looking at the same thing your camera is looking at right? Wrong!

The human eye actually processes then adjusts the colours you see to take into account the type of light and conditions under which it is working. While some cameras have an auto feature that makes a guess as to the type of light, these cameras are yet to replicate the level of adjustment to light that the human eye is capable of. This simply means, different light sources produce different “colours” or “temperatures” of light. This is due to the different ways or extents to which they bend or make light (a lesson for another day perhaps!). What you need to know is how to correct some of the most frequently used types of light.

Thinking of the light as temperature may help you understand how to adjust the white balance. Like a room, if the photo is “cooler” (everything seems to have tints of blues, greens, or grays) then you are going to need to “heat up” the photo by adjusting the settings to warmer. The opposite is true if the photo is “warmer” (everything seems to have a tint of reds, pinks, oranges, or yellows).

Here are some of the basic types of light you may encounter. Most cameras have some or all of these settings. It may be worth checking your camera’s manual to find out more.

Tungsten- These are lights and lamps that use bulbs or incandescent light. If you’ve ever looked extra pink or maybe even orange in a photo, you probably took them with a few lamps on or next to bulb lights. The tungsten setting on your camera is usually identified with a light bulb. Using this will cool down this “warm” lighting.

Fluorescent- Fluorescent lights are lights that use the chemical fluorine or other similar chemicals to produce a light. Fluorescent lights are what are usually used in industrial buildings such as schools or offices. The Fluorescent setting on your camera is usually identified with a rectangular light source with rays coming off the top and bottom. Much like the lights sometimes used in changing rooms fluorescent lights can make your skin appear gray, green or bluish. Using the Fluorescent setting will warm up this “cool” lighting.

Daylight/Sunny- Daylight is not always a setting on every camera but if you have it the conditions can best be described as your normal setting. It is self-explanatory so we won’t waste time telling you anything other than, if you’re an adamant auto-setting user and find yourself standing in nice pleasant midday sun, give it a try. It’s always good to try it and see the difference between the two.

Cloudy- Cloudy settings are usually cooler. The setting for cloudy days is very similar to the setting for fluorescent lights except cloudy days can require even more “warming up” than fluorescent lights.

Flash-The Flash setting for white balance is symbolized by a bolt of lightening. It takes the cooler temperature of the burst of flash from your camera or an attached flash and warms it up. The flash setting warms up a cool situation and is somewhere between the daylight cool and the cooler cloudy day situation.

Shade-the shade setting for white balance is symbolized by a house with diagonal lines from the side to the ground next to it. This setting is typically the coolest of the setting and provides the most warming up of all the normal settings.

Manual Adjustments:

Most cameras have preset white balance controls that will do the trick of making your whites whiter but if you have a super fancy camera such as a DSLR or high end point and shoot you may have a manual adjustment for making your whites precisely white. Simply take a photo then select which part of the photo is supposed to be true white then the camera will make an adjustment. If you are shooting something like a wedding and want to make sure the whites look their whitest you can spend a little cash on some white (or grey) cards that you can photograph to make sure you’re actually photographing something that is true white. A cheaper option is to photograph a piece of white computer paper.

Exceptions to the rules: Sometimes you may not want your whites to be exactly as you saw them. There is no rule that says you cannot use any of the settings for a different condition than it was intended. Using the opposite settings as recommended can intensify the colours making whites redder or bluer depending on which way you take them. Feel free to try it out!

Websites with some good tables for the icons and temperature differences can be found  here.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally. Create a photo book today!

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Do

Place  the main point of interest and other important elements near the intersections of vertical and horizontal lines at 1/3 points of the frame.

Don’t

A simpler explanation of the rule of thirds is, “Don’t put your most important information right in the middle of the shot.”

Try and avoid “floating”parts of your image or not anchoring some point of the information to one of the lines in the frame.  Avoid putting visual information in the 5th square (dead centre).

Questions to ask when thinking about the rule of thirds:

• What are the most important areas of visual information in my shot?
• Where am I going to put those?

The Rule of Thirds: Take it? Or Leave it?

Like most rules, breaking the rule of thirds can be just as satisfactory or interesting as upholding it.  It is best to play around and experiment to find a shot that best suits what you’re aiming to do with the photo and your particular subject matter. Remember, the rule of thirds became a rule because people agreed it just looked good.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible when you create a photo book.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally. Create a photo book here!

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Have you ever framed the perfect shot of someone at sunset or of your family in front of the fire only to later look at the shot and find everyone’s faces completely shaded over?  Or are you sick of deleting red-eyes from your photos every time?  Where your camera is located relative to the light source and subject makes all the difference in avoiding these unwanted scenarios.  The difference between an average photo and a fantastic photo can come down to something as simple as the angle and position from which you shoot the photo.  Here is a basic tip for positioning yourself and your camera.

This may seem obvious but try to always have the light source behind you and facing your subject.  This will illuminate the subject, revealing maximum detail without interfering with the balance of light in the photo.  We say try because while this is ideal, various factors such as people, availability of light and geographical limitations (well you can’t move the mountains or the sun!) can make this impossible or impractical.  Photographing people who have a bright light source shining in their faces may illuminate the subjects but may also give you a picture full of squinting faces.  And of course if you are taking a photo of a sunset over a mountain there is no point in trying to take a photo with the light behind you.

So the next time you pick your camera (or phone) to take a shot, remember…positioning yourself well will make a difference! See more photography tips here.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience when you make your own personalised photo book.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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The NUS Extra Competition the SU-per Giveaway has now closed with a great response from students all over the UK!   The competition provided an opportunity for students to win a truck load of fantastic prizes for their student union via referrals.

The lucky winner of the KoodibooK prize Kane Forster from Keele University is now the proud owner of a 10-mega pixel Canon Powershot A495 and a KoodibooK voucher worth £200.  A fantastic opportunity for Kane to document all the adventures of student life don’t you think?  Congratulations Kane! We are sure you will love your prize.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the competition and who chose KoodibooK.  Merry Christmas!

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to make photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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OK, so it holds the camera…who cares right?

Well a long time ago when cameras weighed thirty zillion pounds and a single shot required absolute stillness and about two minutes, a tripod was absolutely essential. In fact, many cameras had tripods built into them.  Today, with instant photography and image stabilizing technology a tripod seems more like a show accessory than an essential part of the camera. Admitted it is not essential especially for casual photographers but there are still several things that a camera can not do without the help of a tripod.

1. Photos under 1/60th: It’s a well-known fact amongst photographers that the human hand cannot stabilize the camera and ward off blurry images below 1/60th of a second. Regarding shutter speed, film speed, and aperture, the smaller the aperture or the slower the shutter speed the more risk of blurry images. This goes for low-light situations as well. For these situations a tripod can be a practical and easy way to take the shots you want without having to compromise on the quality or clarity of the image.

2. Consistency: While many digital cameras now have preview screens to recall previously taken images, few have features that allow you to ensure that the frame of one shot is identical to that of a previous shot. This is not usually important, as many of us don’t mind a little variety in our photos. However if you’re trying to take portraits or group shots with similar frames, such as class photos or yearbook pictures then consistency matters and a tripod will be very handy.

3. Controlling one or more planes: When we think about using a tripod we are often considering the benefits it gives to a stationary shot where there is no movement in the camera whatsoever. While this is the primary function of a tripod there are other ways to use it. A good tripod allows for several types of adjustments. One adjustment is the height of the camera (either by extending the legs or raising the body of the tripod), adjusting the angle of the camera (landscape and portrait and everything in between), adjusting the pitch of the camera (level to 90 degrees or beyond), and adjusting the direction of the camera (usually by swiveling the camera on the attached plate). Changing any of these while keeping the others the same can enable you to shoot a sequence of shots that connect to form a panoramic shot. Similarly, shooting something fast moving like a car with a slow shutter speed and a tripod can allow you to capture a crisp image of something fast as if it were frozen in time.

4. Timed photos: The most obvious advantage of a tripod is that it allows you to set up a camera (the exact positioning) and leave it to shoot the picture without you, whether you are taking a family photo and use a timer or are shooting something over time and don’t want to wait around.

5. Proportionality: Another way to use a tripod is to ensure proportionality between photos. For most of us this doesn’t really matter as we understand that a car that is smaller in one photograph is simply further away than in another, but for the purpose of photo books this can be helpful when documenting still or similar objects or if you are planning on editing photos together.

Photo credit: Camera on a tripod by do7slash

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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This week has been all about snow and we couldn’t help but share this photo book filled with some great shots of the snow in Edinburgh by Gordon Plews. View the photo book here. If you are stuck at home in this weather then this book could serve as some inspiration for making the best of the weather.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience when you create a photobook.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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1. Turning on the Christmas lights: whether it is a celebrity turning on the lights in your local area or a local hero, this is always an exciting time and a great opportunity to take photos.
2. Decorating the Christmas tree: capture many photos from when the tree arrives to when all the decorations are up and the tree is lighted.
3. Visiting the Christmas market: mulled wine, nice food and decorations? Christmas markets are certainly excellent places to capture the spirit of the season.
4. First snow: We all get excited about this.  Take photos of snow covered trees, roofs, and snowmen (if there is enough snow!).
5. Parties: Everyone lets loose at parties so whether they are office parties or family parties, keep your camera handy for memorable shots.
6. Christmas day: There should be no reminders necessary to take photos on this day.  It will be a shame not to have your camera ready on Christmas day.  Photos of family and friends opening gifts as well as the huge Christmas feast will be great for remembering the day.

By the end of the season, you should have a collection of photos, which you can use to create a great photo book. Happy holidays! KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with personalised photo book creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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Maybe you have a friend who always shoves the camera in your face? Or an uncle who yells until all the cousins are squashed together uncomfortably saying cheese. If you are a reluctant photographer for these sorts of reasons, here are some tips to boost your confidence without making you into into the paparazzi friend.

1. Start at Home:

Sometimes the best way to get started photographing is to start small and start where you’re most comfortable. For most of us this means in our house.  Spend an hour walking around your house (inside and out) taking pictures. Take some wide shots of whole rooms or the whole front of your house, and some close up shots of everything from a flower to a bowl of cereal.  Not only will taking lots of pictures get you more comfortable with the camera, you may also capture some good shots of familiar things which will boost your confidence.

2. Carry your Camera everywhere:

It is a good idea to carry a camera around and look for photographic opportunities.  Shooting some pictures on the move will get you comfortable taking pictures with people around.  Keep on practicing and you’ll be snapping group shots in no time.

3. Offer your assistance:

One of the main reasons people feel uncomfortable photographing others is because they don’t want to bother their friends or seem bossy. You can start by volunteering!  If you see families or people trying to take a picture of themselves or their family at a public place such as a museum, tourist venue etc,offer to take the photo for them.  This gesture will give you a chance to shoot groups.

4. First Subject selection:

It’s a good idea to start with a trustworthy friend or family member when you’re trying to build up your confidence.  Children, especially 7-10 year olds, can make great subjects.   Start by photographing them sitting still, like a school portrait.  If you start to get nervous talk about something completely unrelated.  Try giving them some directions.   If you feel uncomfortable about asking a family member or friend if you could take their photo, offer them free photos in exchange for their time.

5. Directing a crowd:

Ever heard the expression “It’s like herding cats”?  Some people feel this way about group shots or giving directions while shooting photos.  In order to ease the process, remember these three things:

1) Have a plan-If you have an idea in your mind about where you want people it will be easier to communicate what to do.

2) Speak up – Be loud enough for everyone to hear and don’t be afraid to give specific people instructions.  Remember to say something positive afterwards like, “Mom, move towards Dad and put your hand down by your side…That’s perfect.”

3) Sight lines – It’s a good idea to ask the group if everyone can see your lens before taking a photo, this ensures that every one’s face will be seen.

Becoming a confident photographer doesn’t happen over night. For one thing, if friends and family members aren’t used to seeing you wield a camera and snap photos they might have a reaction to your sudden interest. The attention might even make you a little more self-conscious but just remember; when they see those amazing photos, they will not only be helpful but also thankful for your new hobby.

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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Why not make this year extra special by creating a truly unique KoodibooK filled with fantastic memories captured on camera? A KoodibooK photo book is  easy and quick to make and with options to suit every pocket, it is very affordable too. In addition to creating a very meaningful personalised gift, you don’t have to face the crowd of holiday shoppers in malls as your KoodibooK will be delivered to your door within just a few days. So don’t get stressed with gift shopping this year when you should be relaxing and enjoying the season with mulled wine and mince pies. Create your perfect gift today!

And since it is the season of giving, sign up to our mailing list now to receive a special seasonal discount on your photobooks! Happy Holidays!

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It’s the week after Halloween and most of us are a bit calmer and looking forward to some fireworks. I am sure your cameras have been over-active these last few days and captured some truly classic moments. A few weeks from now you will probably be flicking through those pictures online and reminiscing or possibly sticking them on your walls and fridges. Wouldn’t it be great to have these photos in a perfect bound book on your coffee table for a change? Your own little book of memories! With Christmas just around the corner (ok so it is still a little far off but the countdown has begun), a KoodibooK capturing your great moments is one perfect gift you can tick off your list early this year.

There is no better gift than the gift of memories, so be sure to create that KoodibooK this season!

KoodibooK is about preserving and sharing your memories in a unique way while giving you the best possible experience with photobook creation.  The KoodibooK software allows you to access your photos at amazing speed from wherever they are stored and use them to create photobooks that can be previewed in 3-D, published online for free and printed professionally.

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1. A picture is worth a thousand words? Indeed! But not when it leaves the viewer clueless. Choose a great cover photo which summarises your photobook but also consider including a catchy caption to add something to the photo that is not apparent rather than letting only the picture do the talking. A good tip is to try and answer at least two of these four questions in your cover:

Who?

What?

Where?

When?

2. Keep it simple:  Do not cram too much information on your cover. Your cover picture should not be too busy and your caption should be ideally no more than 6 words. Keeping a title short means that people are more likely to read it and view your photobook.

3. Choosing your cover picture: When you choose a cover picture you not only want to make sure that it shows off the skill and beauty of the photos inside but that it accurately explains something about what the whole photo book is about. Doing this can make the job of thinking up a title even easier.  The image shouldn’t just be a good picture it should demonstrate the quality and subject of the contents of your photo book.

4. Make a statement with your cover: The image on your cover has the power of drawing people to the photobook whether it is a coffee table book or a photobook published on KoodibooK.com. Colours generally draw people. Close up pictures also make great cover pictures.  To make a truly outstanding cover, be creative with the colours, borders and frames.

5. Creative captions: Journalists usually reel readers in through their misleading captions. This is not to say you should do the same but a witty, fun and creative twist to your title that describes the content of your photobook will make your photo book look even more interesting. That said, do not complicate things! While the mystery of cryptic titles can be fun for those who understand it, they are most appreciated only in private books. A good tip is to use a lyric of a song or a famous saying as your caption.

There you are! 5 attention grabbing photo book tips to consider when creating your next photo book.

At KoodibooK we are passionate about photography. We provide an easy and quick way to organise photos into high quality photo books at great value.

The process is really simple too. Find out more here.  Create and sell your KoodibooKs today!

At KoodibooK we are passionate about photography. We provide an easy and quick way to organise photos into high quality photobooks  which are excellent personalised gifts or coffee table books

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