At SharedInk, we take customer service seriously. We know that our customers value the personal touch that only we can offer. We continually search for better ways serve you. As a customer advocate, I often hear: “I wish you could just show me! If I see it one time I know I’ll be able to do it!” Today, I’m happy to announce that we can! Using our new remote desktop software, we can (with your permission of course!) offer you support and personal tutorials from your own desktop! Whether you’re not sure how to create a proof book in Adobe Bridge, or you need help se... [More]

Whether you are new to album and coffee table book design or have been doing it for awhile it is always good to know what tools other photographers are using. There are many software tools used for designing albums and photo books and it can be difficult to know where to start. Here is a brief description of some of the applications that are popular with our customers. [More]

As a boutique, family-run business, we don't have much clout with pricing from UPS and FedEx. But we do want to show how much we love & appreciate our customers, so we have decided to subsidize a portion of the shipping costs. We're excited to announce that we now offer flat rate $5.95 standard shipping. This applies to orders of 1 - 3 books, shipped within the U.S (yes, even Alaska and Hawaii!). With this new flat rate shipping charge, you'll be saving some hard earned cash on each order you place. Also, to help you get the most out of SharedInk, we've added a new Insider Secrets sectio... [More]

Our Clear Cover Books are so unique, they sell themselves! Let me explain... Recently, I was meeting with a colleague at a coffee shop (here in Seattle, coffee is important!). As we sat at our table talking, I pulled out one of our new Frosted Clear Cover Books. Almost immediately, a stranger came over to our table and politely interrupted us. "Excuse me, but where did you get this book? I've never seen a book like that before!" she asked. Of course, I was beaming with pride as I handed it to her and said it was a SharedInk book. As she oohed and aahed while thumbing through the book, ... [More]

"Freaking awesome!" That's what Matt Wheeler of Still Life Studios said after receiving his new SharedInk Photo Cover Book. We have to humbly agree with him :-) So, what are you waiting for?  Order your own SharedInk Photo Cover Book today. We'll even give you a nudge (ok, strong push!) with a special deal - get 20% off 1 copy. Thanks for reading, -Chris Photo Cover Books Now Available  Special Offer - Get 20% off 1 Photo Cover Book After exhaustive research & development, we're proud to announce that our Photo Cover Books are now available. ... [More]

It's been awhile since our last newsletter. But just because you haven't heard from us in several months doesn't mean that we've been sitting around doing nothing. Au contraire! Here at SharedInk, we've been quite busy and we've got lots of great new stuff to share with you. This issue is chock-full-of-news, and you can expect more great new announcements over the coming months. Interested in scoring a discount off an additional copy of your book?  Make sure you read to the end, where there's a special newsletter bonus waiting for you. Enjoy! Chris What's New&nb... [More]

Do you offer guest signature books to your clients? If so, this issue will help you discover what many of your fellow photographers already know... a SharedInk book makes the perfect guest book! Also in this issue, we've got some tips for making double-page (panorama) spreads and a feature on one of our longtime favorite customers, the delightful Chenin Boutwell. And as always, please let us know if there's anything we can help with or improve.  I want to hear from you.Thanks for reading!Chris What's New  Layflat Pages now available in 12x12 size  We're exc... [More]

Psst...  want in on a secret?  We haven't officially launched our new Layflat Pages upgrade, but we've been quietly offering it to a few of you. And the response has been great! (One photographer told me the bride complained that the book got more attention then she did at the reception!)  Now, you can get in on this great new option yourself.  Find out how below.   Also in this issue, you'll find some great tips on uploading your books via FTP and saving some hard earned bucks on shipping costs.  And to keep you reading to the end, you'll find a special offe... [More]