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Many people, both young and old, view school yearbooks as special keepsakes. They hold memories in them that will last a lifetime. It’s common for many schools to turn over yearbook development to a company, but why have someone else design an album of your special memories when you have the tools to do it yourself? Besides, in the end, it will be that much more special, not to mention more affordable.
At PhotoGalley.com, we have been providing high-quality yearbook services for years. You can design sleek, full-color hardcover and softcover yearbooks via our online software. We offer a wide variety of yearbook templates and hundreds of themes to choose from. You can also choose from thousands of design decals and backgrounds. All these options allow you to create a one-of-a-kind yearbook.

The process of designing a yearbook on PhotoGalley.com is incredibly user friendly. The design templates are straightforward and easy to understand. Depending on what you want, yearbooks can be created for one person, a whole class, or an entire school.

One of the most unique services we offer is the ability to upload your finished yearbook and share it with the whole online community — free of charge! As mentioned above, you also have the option to print your yearbook in hardcover or softcover.

When thinking about how to preserve special school memories in the future, why not take the process out of someone else’s hands and create something special yourself? A personalized yearbook will only become more special as time passes on.

Every year, yearbooks celebrate the special memories, unique characters, and unforgettable moments of high school. Designing a yearbook requires strategic placement, long term planning, and an eye for detail and PhotoGalley specializes in all aspects of the yearbook production process.

While every yearbook is different, a similar format is usually followed. The front of the yearbook should be focused on portraying student life such as plays, dances, and Homecoming. Photos and editorials add a personal touch to each piece and should include quotations from students.

The next section should be devoted to what every student goes to school for everyday: academics! This piece should cover all aspects of academic life, from field trips to SATs. Students who read through this chapter in the yearbook should expect to find information on how labs helped students learn better or how field trips enhanced the learning experience.

Clubs are the lifeblood of high school and foster a student’s growth through student fellowship and trips. This part of the yearbook should contain photos depicting each club and its individual members. In addition, it should highlight the benefits and importance of joining clubs to enhance the high school experience.

The next section should feature portraits of the people who make school worth attending: the students and teachers! The portrait section is the most important part of the yearbook and should be categorized by class year. Included in this department should be student interviews, photos of student life, and other material which puts the spotlight on students.

Layout and design should always include a table of contents at the beginning and an index at the end. The table of contents outlines every section of the yearbook and is categorized by page number. Readers can look through an index to locate information on a specific classmate.

Yearbook publication should always be a fun and adventurous process and these helpful hints are designed to provide a basic overview of how a yearbook should be organized. For any dilemma concerning design and layout, we at PhotoGalley can provide assistance and the guidance to make your yearbook unforgettable.