Photo Prints & Photo Books

Turn your photography into professionally printed photos and custom photo books for business, creative, commemorative, and personal projects.

Give Your Photos a Place Beyond the Screen

Printed photography creates a tangible way to present, preserve, and share important images. Individual photo prints can be used for displays, portfolios, presentations, and décor, while photo books bring a larger collection together in an organized format.

AlphaGraphics Chicago produces custom photo prints and photo books for photographers, artists, businesses, organizations, events, and personal projects.

Professional Photo Prints

High-quality printing helps preserve the color, detail, and composition of your original photography. Custom photo prints can be produced for:

  • Photography portfolios
  • Office and workplace displays
  • Exhibitions and presentations
  • Corporate photography
  • Event photography
  • Promotional displays
  • Gifts and commemorative pieces
  • Personal photography

Print size, paper, finish, and intended display environment can all influence the best production approach.

Custom Photo Books

Photo books provide a polished way to organize a collection of images into a single finished piece. They can combine photography with captions, dates, graphics, and other content to create a cohesive visual story.

Common photo book projects include:

  • Photography portfolios
  • Corporate histories
  • Company milestones
  • Event recaps
  • Project documentation
  • Travel and commemorative books
  • Family photo collections
  • Creative portfolios

Printing, Paper & Finishing Options

The materials and finishing choices can significantly influence how photography appears on the printed page. AlphaGraphics Chicago can help you select options based on image style, presentation, intended use, and budget.

Depending on the project, considerations may include:

  • Photo and paper stock options
  • Matte or gloss finishes
  • Full-color printing
  • Custom print sizes
  • Page and cover materials
  • Binding options
  • Custom layouts
  • Protective finishes

Getting started

  • Bring in (or send us) your chosen photos
  • Design your project, or, leave it to us
  • Determine your print run; we can create as many or as few photo books as you need
  • Pick paper stocks and sizes to give your project a signature look
  • For best results, convert digital images to 300 dpi resolution or higher. Our printing team can help

Here are some book ideas

  • Contractor portfolios
  • Wedding albums
  • Children’s books
  • Baby books
  • School yearbooks
  • Guest books
  • Travel itineraries
  • Children’s art portfolios
  • Custom recipe books

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