Create and order a photobook in Lightroom

Creating and publishing your own photobook in Lightroom is a simple and effective process. In this guide, I will show you how to publish or order your photobook directly from Lightroom. Look forward to immortalizing your best memories in a beautiful layout!

Main insights

• You can publish or order your photobook directly in Lightroom.
• There are various options for saving the book: as PDF or JPEG.
• You have the option to customize the book to your needs before ordering.

Step-by-step guide

Before you start ordering or publishing your photobook in Lightroom, it is worth checking the book settings thoroughly. Go to the book settings and make sure all content is correct. Check if the design and layout meet your expectations and if all images are correctly cropped.

Once you are satisfied with your book, select the option for the provider at the top. In this case, I will use “Blurb” to publish or order your book. If everything is fine, click on “Send book to Blurb” to initiate the next step.

A sign-in window for Blurb will then open. If you already have an account, simply enter your email address and password. If you are not yet a member, click on “Not a member” and follow the instructions to create a new account.

After successfully signing in, you can upload your book. Here you also have the option to view the price and estimated delivery date. This information is similar to that of a conventional online shop. If you wish, you can also change the paper format.

Please note that you can only proceed to shipping through Blurb after confirming your order. The process is as simple as purchasing a product on Amazon or another online provider.

Another option available to you is exporting your book as a PDF file. Instead of “Send book to Blurb,” you need to click on “Export book as PDF.” A window will open, and you can choose where to save the file. Don't forget to give the file a title before saving it.

As a third option, you can save the book as JPEG files if you prefer. Simply click on “Export” and give the file a title again. This way, you can save your book pages as individual images.

You can easily share these saved images via USB stick or the Internet with friends and acquaintances. If desired, these people can import the book into Lightroom and select the hardcover format and type of paper.

A practical feature of Lightroom is that you can import your book back into the program if you ordered it through Blurb. You have these options even when exporting as a PDF.

Overall, the process shows how easy and straightforward it is to create, publish, or order a photobook in Lightroom. It offers numerous advantages and is a great tool for both photographers and hobbyists alike.

Summary

The guide to Lightroom shows you how to easily create your photobook and prepare it for ordering. Whether you publish it with Blurb, save it as a PDF or JPEG – you have many options to capture your memories.