Saal Digital Photo-book
Saal Digital
It’s not the first time I have used Saal Digital so I had absolutely no worries about quality and service whatsoever only high expectations from my previous venture.
I chose the 30 page, 40 x 30 leather/ linen cover with a matte finish but ended up adding a couple more pages ( I got carried away 😬 )
The Saal Design Software which I used to create my book is so easy to use and the amount of customizable options within the software was enough to send a Photoshop expert on a refresher course.
The Design
I chose to continue the theme I had used with my previous book which incorporated a simple design that showcased my images along with a striking font to accompany them. The infinite amount of designs and features that is held within the design software will enhance the look of any project. Drop shadows, frame
masks and backdrops to a full on Photoshop style layering edit.
You can snap objects to edges and have complete reassurance that your images are within the design area. You can add custom colours and a whole host of textures to really customise the finish.
I could have easily run away with myself and created an extravaganza. There is even scope on the app to colour adjust the actual images so you really are only limited by your own imagination.
The text comes in a variety of fonts, colours, sizes etc and placement again it down to individual preference.
There is also a dedicated instant helpline to
Quality
The say in life that you get what you pay for and at £150 ish for a 30 page book it may seem quite a lot but when you want to showcase your work to potential clients or for any job opportunity’s the professionalism just oozes out and could be the difference between you and the next guy. The leather bound book screams class and the paper is super thick and weighty, there is just a sense of pure quality throughout the whole book.
The real bones of the matter for me as a photographer is how the images look on the page, many times I have had prints come back to me that look faded or washed out and just lack the punch that grabs the viewers attention and drags them right in.
I used a wide range of images that had different lighting settings to see how the prints would turned out and was really very happy with the outcome
I can honestly say the colours and finish are outstanding.
In Conclusion
From the moment I hit “add to cart” on the design app, I waited anxiously, knowing full well this product would be as good as some of the other reviews and my own personal experience with Saal’s books.
From the moment I slid it out of the protective sleeve I could immediately feel and smell the craftsmanship. The heavy duty paper with the impeccable printing bound together in a stunning white ( other colours and styles are available ) leather sleeve just work so well.
HI-5 Saal - You did it again!!