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The best custom photo books for Father's Day

These services will let you put together a custom photo book for Father's Day

  • If you're stuck for a present to get your dad this Father's Day — he's already got socks and ties and power tools to last a lifetime — why not consider a photo book? You can easily create great looking photo books using free software, and printing and delivery times are surprisingly quick. Here's a list of the top photo book printing services in Australia.

  • [[xref:http://www.target.com.au/photobooks/|Target]]

    That's right — your neighbourhood Target store is able to organise photo book printing. You can download free software (it's also available in store) to create a book, and then choose from a range of sizes and options for your final product. You can arrange to have the book sent to your local Target store, or delivered directly to your house.
  • [[xref:http://www.snapfish.com.au/snapfishau/gifts/product=photo-books|Snapfish]]

    Instead of requiring a software download, Snapfish lets you upload your photos to its Web servers and do everything within your browser window. This is a great service to use if you also want prints, postcards or calendars to bundle with the photo book.
  • [[xref:http://www.xbook.com.au/|Xbook]]

    Xbook prints hardcover photo books in five sizes, with three sizes also available for spiral- and staple-bound soft covers. You can get a discount for ordering multiple books, and shipping costs are low.
  • [[xref:http://www.myreflections.com.au|My Reflections]]

    My Reflections produces its photo books by hand, and offers a wide range of customisation options in its free bookmaking software. It's also a great choice if you want to make a large book, with A3 books on offer. My Reflections is running a 20 per cent off promotion for Father's Day — check the site for details.
  • [[xref:http://www.photobookaustralia.com.au/|Photobook Australia]]

    A huge range of book sizes can be found on the Photobook Australia site, with detailed photos showing the quality of each option. You can also purchase a leather cover, slip case or presentation box. Photobook Australia's August promotion offers 40 per cent off all photo book sizes and free nationwide shipping.
  • [[xref:http://www.albumworks.com.au/|Albumworks]]

    Albumworks hosts a series of example photo books on its site, and has step by step instructions on how to create a memory-filled tome. You can also track your order from its placement, to preparation and printing and dispatch by courier.
  • [[xref:http://au.blurb.com/|Blurb]]

    Blurb is a company that specialises in book and photo book printing. Its BookSmart bookmaking software is very customisable and allows you to see what your book will look like as you're putting it together. Books can be ordered in a huge variety of sizes and quality levels, and free shipping is available until 31 August.
  • [[xref:http://www.digitalprintaustralia.com/photobooks/photo-books-design-your-photo-books-online-no-software-to-download.html|Digital Print Australia]]

    Digital Print Australia uploads your photos and lets you design a book online, with a running total price as you go. If you're looking to quickly put together a book, Digital Print Australia has a range of themes and backgrounds to select to help you personalise your gift.
  • [[xref:http://www.momento.com.au/|Momento]]

    Momento photo book software allows you to alter layouts to suit your needs — great if you're putting in photos of different sizes and ratios. If it's all a bit much, you can also search Momento's service directory to find a professional to do it for you. Check out the Momento site for more information, and also enter the draw to win a Flight Experience flight simulator prize pack — a pretty cool gift for Dad.
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