1. Click on the 'store' tab, found at the top of most pages.
2. Follow the 'photo books' link in the 'customer favorites' list at the top left of the store page to enter the Photo Books Store.
3. In the Photo Books Store, click on the photo book style you'd like to create.
4. On the next page, choose your cover style and design theme. Click on the cover and theme that you want to use, and then click the "make this book" button.
   
   NOTE: You can change your cover or theme at any time while creating your photo book.
   
   
5. You'll be asked whether you want to design your book from scratch or if you'd like to have your photos and designs automatically placed for you with our Easy Fill tool. (If you use Easy Fill, you can always move photos and change layouts and designs later.) Click "continue" to move on to the next step.
6. Next, you'll choose the photos that you want to include in your book. To select a photo, simply click on it and it'll be added to the collected photos in the right-hand column that will be included in your book. To de-select a photo, click on the gray "X" at the lower right corner of the photo under "your collected photos." To add photos from a different album, use the menu on the left side of the page to select another album. When you're ready to place your photos, click the "done" button.
7. Now for the fun part - designing your photo book! You'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template.
   
   You can undo your most recent action by clicking on the white "undo" button. Once you undo it, it can be redone - just click the "redo" button. You can undo or redo up to 10 of your most recent actions by clicking on the small arrow next to "undo" or "redo" and selecting an action from the list that appears.
   
   TIP: You can save your progress at any time by clicking the "save book" button near the bottom of the page. Clicking the "back to store" button will cancel the work you've done on your photo book and return you to the main Photo Books Store page.
   
   
8. To place photos, simply drag a photo from the collected photos at the right into an empty photo area labeled "drag photo here" in the book template. To choose a different photo layout for any page, click on the "layouts" button in the options at the bottom of the page. A number of small layout previews will appear in the scroll bar - to choose one, click on its preview and then click the "apply" button.
   
   TIP: You can edit a photo after you've placed it in your photo book by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click "apply changes." This will only edit the photo in your book, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
   
   
9. To add a caption or message to any page, select the box that reads, "click to edit." This will bring up a small window where you can type your caption, and choose the font, size, color, and positioning of your text. When you're done, click the "apply changes" button and your caption will appear on the page. If you don't see a "click to edit" box on a page where you want to add a caption, choose a new page layout by clicking on the "layouts" tab at the bottom of the page.
10. To change your book's cover style, theme, photo layouts, backgrounds, or photo borders, click on the related tab to view your options. When you find an option you'd like to use, drag and drop it into the page you want to edit. For borders and backgrounds, you can also apply the same design to every page of your book by checking the box next to "apply to all pages."
    
    TIP: To quickly view, sort, delete, or edit any of the pages in your book, click on the "pages" tab in the scroll bar menu. Clicking on a page preview will bring that page up in your book template.
    
    
11. Once you're happy with all of the pages in your photo book, click on the yellow "preview book" button to proof your book before you order. If you need to make changes, click "back to edit." If you're happy with your photo book and ready to check out, click "order this book."
    
    TIP: You can also save your book or send your book project to a friend by using the blue buttons at the bottom of the page.
    
    
12. On the next page, choose your photo book's cover color and enter the number of books you'd like to order. Check the box next to "Yes, I have reviewed my book," and click the "add to cart" button to check out.

1. On the "create your photo book" page, you'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template. To design your dust jacket, click on the "pages" tab, and then on the small preview image above the words "dust jacket."
2. Your dust jacket will appear as the main image on the page. To add pictures to your dust jacket, drag and drop photos from your collected photos in the areas labeled "drag photo here." (Only one photo fits in each photo area.) To remove a photo from your dust jacket, click the "x" that appears when you mouse over the photo.
   
   TIP: You can edit a photo after you've placed it on your dust jacket by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click "apply changes." This will only edit the photo on your dust jacket, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
   
   
3. To add a caption to your dust jacket, click on an area labeled "click to edit." A small pop-up window will appear with a field for you to type in your message. You can change the font, size, and color of your text by using the drop-down menus at the top of the window. You can also change the alignment of your text by using the left, right, and center icons. Once you're happy with your caption, click the "apply changes" button.
   
   NOTE: If you don't want to add photos or text to all of the areas on your dust jacket, those spaces will be left blank. The instructional copy will not appear on your completed dust jacket.
   
   
4. To customize your dust jacket's design to match your photo book, click on the "covers" tab. Use the scroll bar to view small previews of all the available jacket designs. Once you find a design you want to use, click on it and drag it onto your dust jacket template. If you want to use a different design, simply drag and drop it over your current selection.
   
   You can undo your most recent action by clicking on the white "undo" button. Once you undo it, it can be redone - just click the "redo" button. You can undo or redo up to 10 of your most recent actions by clicking on the small arrow next to "undo" or "redo" and selecting an action from the list that appears.
5. Once you're happy with your dust jacket, you can continue editing and designing your photo book, preview your book and check out, or save your progress to finish your photo book later. You'll be able to review your dust jacket and photo book again before checkout by clicking on the "preview book" button.

1. On the "create your photo book" page, you'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template. To design your custom cover, click on the "covers" tab, and then on the cover style you'd like.
2. Your custom cover will appear as the main image on the page. To add photos to your cover, drag and drop photos from your collected photos in the areas labeled "drag photo here." (Only one photo fits in each photo area.) To remove a photo from your cover, click the "X" that appears when you mouse over the photo.
   
   TIP: : You can edit a photo after you've placed it on your cover by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click "apply changes." This will only edit the photo on your cover, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
   
   
3. To add captions or titles to your cover, click on an area labeled "click to edit." A small pop-up window will appear with a field for you to type in your message. You can change the font, text size, text color, and alignment by using the icons at the top of the window. Once you're happy with your captions, click the "apply changes" button.
   
   TIP: : You can edit a photo after you've placed it on your cover by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click "apply changes." This will only edit the photo on your cover, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
   
   
4. If you want to change cover styles, click on a new design in the "covers" tab. Your photos and captions won't be affected unless the new style has a different layout.
5. Once you're happy with your custom cover, you can continue editing and designing your photo book, preview your book and check out, or save your progress to finish your photo book later. You'll be able to review your cover and photo book again before checkout by clicking on the "preview book" button.

1. Click on the "store" tab, found at the top of most pages.
2. Follow the "photo books" link in the "customer favorites" list at the top left of the store page.
3. In the Photo Books Store, click on "create a mini photo book."
4. On the next page, You'll see your book template at the center of the page, your collected photos at the right, and a scroll bar of menu options below your template.
   
   TIP: You can save your progress at any time by clicking the "save book" button near the bottom of the page. Clicking the "back to store" button will cancel the work you've done on your photo book and return you to the main store page.
   
   
5. To choose the photos that you want to include in your book, click the "get more photos" button at the right side of the page. To select a photo, simply click on it and it'll be added to the collected photos in the right-hand column that will be included in your book. To de-select a photo, click on the gray "X" at the lower right corner of the photo under "your collected photos." To add photos from a different album, use the menu on the left side of the page to select another album. When you're ready to place your photos, click the "done" button.
6. To place photos, simply drag a photo from the collected photos at the right into an empty photo area labeled "drag photo here" in the book template.
   
   You can undo your most recent action by clicking on the white "undo" button. Once you undo it, it can be redone - just click the "redo" button. You can undo or redo up to 10 of your most recent actions by clicking on the small arrow next to "undo" or "redo" and selecting an action from the list that appears.
   
   TIP: You can edit a photo after you've placed it in your photo book by clicking on the paintbrush icon that appears at the center of the photo. Once you're happy with your edits, click "apply changes." This will only edit the photo in your book, not the master copy of the photo in your library.
   
   
7. You can also add a caption or message on the cover by clicking on the area that says, "click to edit." This will bring up a small window where you can type your caption, and choose the font, size, color, and positioning of your text. When you're done, click the "apply changes" button and your caption will appear on the cover.
   
   TIP: To quickly view, sort, delete, or edit any of the pages in your book, use the scroll bar menu beneath your photo book template. Clicking on a page preview will bring that page up in your book template.
   
   
8. Once you're happy with all of the pages in your photo book, click on the yellow "preview book" button to proof your book before you order. If you need to make changes, click "back to edit." If you're happy with your photo book and ready to check out, click "order this book."
   
   TIP: You can also save your book or send your book project to a friend by using the blue buttons at the bottom of the page.
   
   
9. Next, you'll see a pop-up asking you to enter the number of Mini Books you'd like to order. Enter the quantity, and then click "OK" to continue and check out.

1. Click on the "store" tab, found at the top of most pages.
2. Follow the "spiral print books" link in the "customer favorites" list at the top left of the store page to get started.
3. Choose the design theme you'd like to use for your book. Click the design you want, and then click the "continue" button. The design you choose will appear as the background for your prints.
4. Next, choose the album with the photos you want to include in your book. Click the round button next to the album to select it, or browse or choose a different album using the "photo library" menu at left. Once you've selected the album you want to use, click the "open this album" button.
5. On the next page, choose up to 45 photos to include in your book by clicking on the boxes next to the photos you want to use. To choose all of the photos in an album, click the "select all" link near the top of the page. To use photos from a different album, click on the "choose another album" link. Once you've selected all of the photos you want to use, click the "choose these photos" button.
   
   TIP: You'll be able to add more photos in the next step by clicking on the "add photos" button.
   
   
6. Next, you can arrange the photos in your book. Your photos will be lined up in the order they'll appear in your book. To move a photo to a different position, drag the photo from its current page to a different page. You can also remove a photo from your book by clicking on the "remove" link that appears under that photo's preview. When you're happy with your photo layout, click the "continue" button.
   
   TIP: You can also rotate a photo by clicking on the icon beneath it.
   
   
7. On the next page, you'll be able to caption the photos in your Spiral Print Book. If a photo is already captioned from your album, that caption will automatically appear. You can change any caption by typing in the text box next to an image. If you don't want to use captions in your book, check the box next to "I prefer no captions in my book." Click "continue" once you're ready to go on to the next step.
8. You'll be able to preview your book on the next page by clicking on the page numbers that appear above your Spiral Print Book. If you'd like to make any changes to your book, click use the links underneath "edit Spiral Print Book."
9. Finally, choose the size and quantity of books you'd like to order. Check the box next to "I have reviewed my book," and then click the "add to cart" button to check out.

1. Photo books that you pick up are only available with black linen covers; if you created a photo book with a different cover style but choose to pick up your order, your cover will be automatically changed to black linen
2. Only 8.5" x 11" hardcover photo books are available for pick-up; paperback photo books, mini books, and hardcover books with other cover styles must be shipped
3. Photo books that you pick up can be up to 42 pages (21 sheets) long; books with more than 42 pages need to be shipped
4. Photo books are not available for pick-up at all locations
5. Promotional credits and offers do not apply to retail pick-up orders
6. You'll pay for your photo book in-store when you pick it up
7. You may be asked to enter your credit card information to confirm your order; your card WILL NOT be charged, unless you don't pick up your photo book order within 35 days

1. Once you've created your photo book and added it to your shopping cart, click the "check out" button to finish your order.
2. On the next page, click the circle next to "Pick up my hardcover photo books."
   • If you don't have a preferred pick-up location saved in your account, you'll need to enter your zip code in the field provided. Then, you'll see a list of retailers near your zip code that offer photo book pick-up.
   • If you have a preferred pick-up location saved in your account, that store's name and address will appear on this page. To pick up at that location, click the circle next to "pick up at this location." To pick up at a different location, click the circle next to "pick up at a different location," and enter your zip code to find a list of the nearest retailers.
   When you've entered your zip code or chosen your retail pick-up location, click the "continue" button.
3. If you don't have a preferred pick-up location, you'll be taken to a page that shows a list of the retailers nearby where you can pick up your photo book. Once you've confirmed the location where you'd like to pick up your photo book, click "continue."
4. Next, you'll be able to review your order. The earliest estimated pick-up time will be noted in bold underneath the store's address and phone number. You can change your pick-up location or switch to shipping by using the links in the "pick-up info" section of this page.
   
   NOTE: Your photo book will not be ready to pick up until after the earliest estimated pick-up time noted on this page.
   
   
5. Once you're ready to place your order for pick-up, click the "buy now" button. You'll be taken to the order confirmation page, which you may want to print out for your records.

How many pages and/or photos can I have in my photo book?

Spiral Print Books: Spiral Print Books have a 5-page minimum. You can add additional groups of 5 pages at a time. The maximum number of photos and pages for a Spiral Print Book is 45. All pages of a Spiral Print Book are single-sided, with one photo per page. Photo Books: Hardcover and paperback photo books have a minimum of 20 pages, and a maximum of 150. Additional pages beyond the standard 20 are sold in sets of two for $1.99 per set. Photo book pages can be single or double-sided - for example, a 20-page, single-side book contains photos on 10 pages, while a 20-page, double-sided book contains 20 pages of photos. (There is no additional charge for double-side pages. Mini Books: Mini Books have 24 pages, double-sided. Pages can't be added to or removed from mini books, and all photos are full-page.

Can I use both landscape and portrait photos in a photo book?
Both Spiral Print Books and Photo Books are designed in a landscape format, but they can accommodate both types of photos. For Spiral Print Books, portrait (vertical) photos will be reduced in size to fit on the landscape page. For Photo Books, different layouts are offered to accommodate a variety of photos.

Landscape-oriented photos are best for Mini Books, since each photo takes up an entire page.

How long do photo book orders take?
Once you place your order, we'll process and ship it out within 3-5 business days. Once your order ships, please allow 3-5 business days for it to arrive (standard mail). If you select express shipping (2-day or overnight), your order will arrive sooner. Canada and International shipping is also available.

Can I ship a photo book directly to a friend?
Yes -- your photo book order can be shipped to any address in the world. In addition, the packing slip included with a photo book order does not have prices on it. Please note that all the items in your shopping cart must ship to the same address. For instance, we cannot ship photo books to one address, and your prints to another. If you need to order some items for yourself, and some for a friend, you'll need to place two separate orders.

What is the return/refund policy for photo books?
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're ever dissatisfied with your photo book order, we will provide you with a replacement or a full refund.