Wednesday, December 1, 2010

AdoramaPix Photo Book Review & Giveaway




I love for the decor in our home to represent who we are and the things that are important to us. That's why many of the walls, ledges and tables are full with pictures of our kids. I enjoy displaying them around our home, sharing them with family and friends who visit, and putting together photo albums so we have them to cherish always. I am always looking for fun ways to display and share our pictures, which is why I was excited to come across AdoramaPix.

Known for the excellent quality of their prints and great customer service, AdoramaPix has become a company trusted by professional photographers and savvy consumers all over the country. Whether you're looking for photo prints, photo calendars, photo books, greeting cards, or something else...they have it all.

As I browsed the AdoramaPix website I was instantly drawn to their beautiful photo books. What a great way to turn treasured memories into a timeless keepsake that can be enjoyed for a lifetime! Offering several sizes to choose from and many different layouts and themes there's something for every occasion.

Before our kids turned 1 year old, we had their pictures taken every 3 months. After that, we have made a point to have them taken once a year (and of course take hundreds throughout the year ourselves too). It's always fun to look back and see how much they've grown and changed, however, I've never had a great way of displaying all of them. That's why I was excited to learn we were going to have the opportunity to review a 10 x 10 Hardcover Photo Book with 26 pages!

I have to admit I was little nervous getting started, as technology can be intimidating at times. However, I quickly realized that the convenient PixPublisher Applet couldn't be easier to use and makes creating a unique photo book very simple! It did take me quite a while to make, as I was having a lot of fun checking out all the backgrounds and different graphics and designs.

Once it was finished I was eager to see the finished product in person. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long...the photo book arrived in no time at all! When it arrived I was speechless. It is even more stunning and professional looking than I ever expected. I love the hard cover and how durable it is. Its scuff-resistant, pearl-gloss finish is something I know will last us a long time...not to mention absolutely beautiful!

As I flipped through the pages I was even more in awe (my pictures do not even do it justice!).


They use Fuji Crystal Archive photo paper which gives vivid fade-resistant colors and brilliant whites you just can’t get in press print books. The pictures are absolutely beautiful and incredibly crisp and clear.

I love that the pages are so thick. Kaelyn has looked through the book several times and I never have to worry about the pages bending or tearing easily.

I have the book sitting out for us, as well as for family and friends to enjoy when they visit. We've received so many compliments on the quality, as well as how professional looking it is.


I am very happy with AdoramaPix! They allowed me to create a personalized and unique photo book that is above and beyond any other photo book I've seen. This is definitely a keepsake I know we will cherish forever and I plan to turn to AdoramaPix again and again for all my photo book needs. With the holidays just around the corner (or for any occasion during the year), I would highly recommend checking out AdoramaPix and the wonderful selection of photo books and other products.

Buy It: You can purchase the 26 page 10 x 10 Photo Book from AdoramaPix for $53.95.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a 10 x 10 26 Page Photo Book (OR any size photo book up to the dollar value of the 10 x 10 26 Page Photo Book) from AdoramaPix!

Mandatory Entry - Visit AdoramaPix and tell me another of their products you'd love to have.

Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 1 extra entry - Like AdoramaPix on Facebook

2. 1 extra entry - Follow AdoramaPix on Twitter

3. 1 extra entry - Sign up to receive the AdoramaPix Newsletter

4. 3 extra entries- Blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and AdoramaPix) and leave THREE comments with the URL to that post.

5. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:


WIN a stunning 10 x 10 Photo Book (or winner's choice of size up to $55!) from @AdoramaPix #momsbalancingact http://bit.ly/ekqRdU Ends 12/23

6. 3 extra entries- Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

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2 extra entries- subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (found along the side column) and leave TWO comments letting me know.

8. 2 extra entries- Become a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

9. 2 extra entries- Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect

10. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Leave one comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end December 23rd and is open to the US Only!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by AdoramaPix. All opinions found here are my own and were not influenced in any way. The opinions of others may differ from my own.**

172 comments:

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