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Post by geoff on Jan 21, 2009 14:34:46 GMT -5
Has anyone used Photo Book software to create a printed copy of their family history? Any recommendations?
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Post by Doug 周 on Jan 21, 2009 16:47:52 GMT -5
Dear Geoff,
Are you talking about Shutterfly's program or a stand alone program like from Corel?
Where you planning a photo album?
Doug
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Post by geoff on Jan 22, 2009 15:16:29 GMT -5
Hello Doug,
Yes, something like Shutterfly's program.
I'm planning a photo album book comprised of photos & documents with text of family history. It maybe an alternative to a printed book. "Photo books" can be printed as required while a printed book requires a minimum quantity to be printed on it's first printing. The individual cost of photo books maybe more but they can be more easily "reprinted" with updates into the future. Also, a number of smaller "photo books" can be printed based on different eras or generations or families or themes running thru one's family history.
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Post by Doug 周 on Jan 22, 2009 17:00:52 GMT -5
Dear Geoff,
That sounds like a nice and flexible idea.
However, with an larger family, the organization and the different trees and branches may make maintenance difficult.
Most of the time when we print from these on-line photo books, our 'branch' is linear and singular and usually follows a time line. With a family tree, you have offshoots and buds, sometimes major trunks and dead ends.
Let me know how you have organized this endeavor. Hope someone else has first hand experience
Doug
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Post by geoff on Jan 23, 2009 13:34:25 GMT -5
Hello Doug,
Pictorial presentations of 2 family histories is due to source material that I have discovered. I’ve found many official government issued documents such as naturalizations, alien registration, certificates of domicile, certificates of exempting from dictation test, birth, marriage & death certificates & other documents, since 1881 in Australia. Certificates of domicile & certificates of exempting from dictation test include our ancestor’s signature & photos for generations (gen) 1 & 2. Also, World war 2 service docs for gen 3. Why not display those unique documents rather than transcribing the contents?
Private photos also tell the stories of 2 chinese family histories in Australia. Photos are, as they say “worth a thousand words” & easier to comprehend than reading a lengthy paragraph or two of text. A short description of each photo will include: who, where or occasion, & when.
I’m thinking of printing a series of photo books covering individual branches of the family. Gens 2, 3 & 4 were very large families, so there are many branches. Another photo book will be of a large country general store run by gen 2 & another book of market gardens & poultry farms owned by gens 1, 2 & 3. Specific themes such as baby photos, 21st birthday photos, wedding photos, special occasions will also cover gens 4, 5 & 6.
A lot of work to do but it'll be worth it.
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Post by Doug 周 on Jan 23, 2009 13:46:15 GMT -5
Dear Geoff,
It sounds like this is a well thought-out project. Let us know which product or program or on-line vehicle you eventually choose and give us updates on your experience.
Doug
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