Product Review: Picaboo software and service

My wife has just gotten into digital scrapbooking, and while researching software to use we found a free package called Picaboo. It has really intrigued me. Picaboo is more than just a program, it's also a publishing service.

Here's how it works. You can download the Picaboo software for free, design your photo books and cards, and then upload them to the Picaboo servive for printing and delivery.

I have downloaded the software for a try out. The software is easy to use, and I'm in the midst of creating a photo book of my kid's experience on the swim team last summer. When I am done, I will get it printed from the Picaboo service. Then I will let you know how the book turned out, what I thought of the software, and my overall opinion.

If you don't want to wait, you can check out the software for yourself at www.picaboo.com.

Product Review: What magazine is best?

Today's tip is very simple. If you have thought about getting a magazine subscription, I strongly recommend Popular Photography & Imaging. I have had a subscription to it before, and after glancing through it tonight at a local bookstore I want to get it again.

There is no other photography magazine on the market today that is more jam-packed with photography tips, reviews, and how-to's. About three years ago they re-designed the magazine. Not only did they add Imaging to the title (to show digital photography's impact on photography) , but they have put more focus on cramming each issue full of concise, well-written articles.

Their reviews and tips cover a wide range of knowledge and experience levels, from beginner to advanced amateurs/semi-pro.

Check out their website (www.popphoto.com) for a taste. Or pick up a copy at the news stand.