OK, so it’s a Shutterfly book that I partially paid for and not really for sale. But it’s my first book and hopefully not my last. Maybe someone will pay me to write books in the future.
This is really my second publication as I’ve actually sold a couple of photos. Does that make me a professional?
The above children’s book by Mike Buchheit contains my photo of a Kaibab squirrel.
And soon this photo of salt crystals will be on an interpretive sign in the Death Valley Visitor Center.
Brahma and Zoroaster Temples from South Kaibab Trail
You’ve probably seen most if not all of these photos as I consider them some of my best from Grand Canyon.
Sun through rain clouds over canyon from Crazy Jug Point
The Shutterfly software is easy to use yet could have a few more choices in layout or allow for more customization.
Colorado River upstream from Toroweap overlook
Although I only placed one photo per page with a brief description there are many more options.
Rainbow over Roaring Springs Canyon
I struggled just a bit to get the panoramas across two pages. But after reading suggestions from the forum figured out to cut the pano in half and set it as two images.
Looking up river at Hermit Rapid ~RM95.5 Colorado River
After signing up for Shutterfly, I received a code for a free 8×8, 12-page hardbound book. Then promptly forgot about it. They sent me an email reminder with only one week left to get my freebie. So I busted butt and put this together changing it into an 8×11 and added a few pages. So it cost me a few bucks. Yet also provided a great experience as to how it all works.
So now Geogypsy, the Grand Canyon Park Ranger, has been published. And there are plenty more ideas for the future.
Shutterfly offers a lot of photo print options and they did not pay me for this post.
Gaelyn!!! I’m so happy for you and proud OF you for living the dream of publishing! I’ve used Shutterfly in the past – holiday photo book presents for family – and was very happy with their quality and ease of use. By cracky, I think I’m gonna publish my own book. Just for grins. Lord knows I need to do something with all this stuff! Now, if only you’ll publish one us fans can purchase. Eh? Huh? XO!!! Congrats!!!
Thanks Debi. I was really excited about this. Someday there will be books for sale but that would be a little expensive thru shutterfly.
I haven’t forgotten about your ear vine order. How about I get them to you when we meet in Las Vegas in January?
This is just wonderful and only the beginning!! It looks beautiful. I feel lucky to have seen some of the fabulous pictures first. Really well done! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thanks Sherry. I was really excited about this. Hoping for more to come that I can get paid for.
Hooray!!! I’m happy for you and a bit jealous too! This is great news!
Thanks Geri. It was fun. You should try it.
Very cool! I’d buy one. Looks wonderful.
Thanks. The Shutterfly books cost to much to actually sell.
We tell ourselves the value of “seeing the sights” and we move on to the next sight. There is a lot to be said for sitting tight. The most awesome sights in that one precious moment makes all the difference in the world. You nailed it!
How about publishing as an e-book? I think there might be a lot of people who would be interested in a book by you about the Grand Canyon. Keep the price very reasonable, it should only cost you your time, and you could stand to make some decent money off it. Nick Russell has a blog on how to e-publish.
Colleen, I’m working on an e-book idea about going to the North Rim.
Fantastic idea. You have such great insider information to provide and awesome photos!
Love the look of your book, Gaelyn! I recently made one on Shutterfly for my new Grandbaby. I’ve also made many cards which you might want to try. I often give them as gifts besides using them myself. If you use the site, they often send free perks. Nice!
Congratulations, perhaps you should try it as I have through kindle, I am not making a fortune because I have put my price so low, but I have sold quite a few copies. Also on my free 4 day promotion 195 copies were downloaded!
Just love that picture of the sun through the rain clouds it is amazing. Take care Diane
Thanks Diane. I have some ideas for e-books in the future.
Very nice Gaelyn!
Our grandkids do this for their trips (they also blog) and I’ve been wanting to try it someday. But my photos are def. not professional and yours definitely ARE. So yeah, you are a professional who has been published. Good start! (Love that photo that’s going to be on the interpretive sign too.)
Thanks Sallie. You don’t have to be professional, which I’m really not, to publish a book on Shutterfly. It’s fun.
Just had one of my pictures published in one of the premier travel magazines in SA. It was only a smallish picture and I didn’t get paid but I do have bragging rights. I would also like to do my own book one day though.
Why didn’t you get paid. Really shouldn’t give it away. But bragging rights are better than nothing. Hope you at least got a byline.
It was an old pic (and not even that good) they saw on my blog and they asked if they could use it. If it was a new or good one I would have.
Both the photos I was approached about were taken with my old point and shoot, and they still paid me. One of these days I’ll get to pushing my photos for sale. Maybe after the season.
That’s a very impressive rainbow shot! It’s perfect. Thank you for letting us see this beautiful sceneries .
That is awesome:) I’m glad you got something put together. If anyone ever asked you for your work, you’ll now have a wonderful book to use for your portfolio…..one that I have yet to put together. Those shots are great….and if you’re published, I’d have to say you’re professional:)
Thanks Chris. I definitely have some other book ideas in mind, starting with an e-book.
Spectacular photos, Gaelyn. Congrats on your book! Tre Cool!
I’ve never seen a Kaibab squirrel before – that guy is pretty awesome!
Beautiful rainbow shot.. we’ve had a lot of rainbow weather here in northern MN this past week. Double rainbows out our front door on two occasions. We have so many trees, though – rare to get a panoramic view like yours!
Happy publishing!
Major congrats on your publication! Isn’t it a thrill to see your book (and it’s gorgeously attractive) in a shop window? I remember when my kids’ books came out here…I was so thrilled.
Love the little squirrel, too.
congrats on your publication. you’ve got great shots of the Grand Canyon. Hope to visit this place soon…
Congratulations Gaelyn, how exciting! You have the best opportune time to capture each moment! Your photos are great!
Enjoy your travel!
They’re all beautiful! Congrats. I’ve thought about doing it myself but never made the time.
They’re awesome pics. I’d like ti do something like that to give to fam members. But I probably never will get organized enough 🙂