Making A Zoom Album

It's simplicity itself, making a Zoom Album. Creating albums of special events is a very personal way of sharing memories that can be carried around with you. Making albums can be a family project where everyone gets involved, and fits very nicely with objectives from the National Curriculum, so is educational as well.

When you see your photos materialize on the glossy A4 sheet, it will be hard to visualise your album however with a little creative folding, you'll turn that flat sheet into a very professional quality pocket sized photo album.

First, load the software into your Windows® or Macintosh® Computer. Use the CD-Rom that is enclosed in the Zoom Album Kit, or download it from this website which is often updated.

Organise your photos by following the on-screen instructions for selecting from your photo file, clicking and organising your personal digital photos.

Printing the photo sheet is simple, use the Practice sheet provided in your kit. It's Important to understand the features, settings and operation of your Inkjet printer. It's also important to follow the instructions for inserting the Zoom Album photo sheets and the photo cover sheets into your paper tray. Print a test sheet first and use blank legal size paper for printing additional test sheets.

Folding instructions are on the back of the photo sheet, also watch the video above. Line up the pages before sticking together so that they are level. In a few seconds you'll turn your flat sheet into a compact photo booklet! Now you have your 12 page album, properly arranged in a permanent progression of pages (Origami style).

Making the Photo Cover for your album you need to select a photograph that will become the front and back of your cover. After printing, you will attach the photo cover to the cardboard frame following the easy set of 'press and fold' instructions, also watch the video above. Once you have fully assembled your Zoom album you'll be amazed at what a professional product you have made.

Download more detailed instructions for printing your Zoom Album

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