PHOTO BOOK ACCESSORIES

ABOUT OUR CUSTOM-MADE PHOTO BOOKS

At the heart of QPhoto is a deep belief in the enduring beauty and value of beautifully printed photo albums. We combine traditional bookmaking techniques with the latest printing technology to create photo books that will be cherished not only by you and your loved ones but also for the generations to come.

If it is your first time creating a photo book, don’t fret, we are here to help! You can create yours by using our online or desktop software which gives you multiple options for uploading your photos, allowing you to sync them from your computer, Facebook, or Instagram.

To help you create custom photo books, we've also published a number of helpful resources. Check out our guide to preparing you images, our roundup of photo book layout ideas, or our step by step guide to choosing your best photos. For those putting their best day in print, we also have a guide for Making A Photo Book of Your Wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions About QPhoto Photo Books

What is a photobook?

A photobook is a storybook of photos created by you and professionally printed by Qphoto, SA’s leading photobook printer. Photos printed in story sequence with added captions and presented in a photobook recreate the event in a meaningful and lasting way. A photobook is a way to tangibly engage with memory instead of the forgettable scrolling of digital.

Why should I print a photobook ?

Technology is great - until it fails. Should you be unlucky and lose the digital files of your photos, your life’s memories will be lost forever. The famous quality printing and craftmanship of Qphoto ensures that you have your memories preserved in a photobook for many years to come.

Why do I need a photobook ?

So many memories are lying forgotten in digital formats. Ask yourself, do your children, family and friends ever see your photos for longer than a few seconds? Nothing beats the bonding experience of reliving a shared memory in the tangible format of a photobook.

What events should I make a photobook of ?

Photobooks are an opportunity for you to relive an event in a storytelling format instead of the bullet form of social media posting. So photobooks are ideal for special events (holidays, parties, weddings) special stories (childhood, ancestry, marriage ) or practical applications (cook book, business brochure, school).

How do I create a photobook ?

You can create your photobook directly on Qphoto’s website with our easy-to-use online editor in under 5 minutes. Simply add your photos to our professionally designed layouts and include captions, backgrounds and free clipart for a personalized photobook or use our professional photobook design service.

Is a photobook a good gift idea ?

Your memories make the best gifts. The gift of a photobook is guaranteed to delight the receiver and provide the joy of shared memories for years to come. Create an unforgettable and meaningful gift by adding a personalized book wrapper to your photobook for memorable gift wrapping.

What is a layflat photobook ?

With layflat binding the name says it all, the photobook opens completely flat with no page crease or fold in the middle, it’s like holding a big flat printed photo in your hands instead of the two sides of a book with a middle fold. With layflat binding you can design your layout with photos across two pages for a panorama effect.

How do I choose the cover for my photobook ?

Qphoto offers the widest range of sizes, formats and cover materials allowing you to showcase your story. It is advisable to match the photobook type to the story being told for example, bush safari photos look great in a photobook with a leather cover while maternity photos are better suited to the linen cover photobook.