Zoomin Website and Hardcover Premium Photobook Review
It doesn’t
feel too long when Yashica film camera used to be a thing at my home; my father
had one and I remember what fun time we had with it. My tiny toddler fingers
were impatient and went all “click click click” with it, while my father tried
his best to meticulously teach me; loading the film into the camera, looking
into the viewfinder and making sure everything was in focus and in frame, so
you don’t waste even one click of that precious film on a bad shot. Yes, it
took all that effort followed by more effort of taking the roll to the photo
studio and then waiting for days for it to get developed until you finally have
the pictures in your hand. And then came the task of putting them inside the
album. A lot of effort went into capturing worthwhile moments. But a lot has
changed since then. In this era of smartphones, where you can click whatever
and however you like, without fearing the roll to finish or worrying about them
to get processed, with the ease of going through the pictures whenever and
wherever you want, is it at all necessary to get the photos printed? Well, if
you ask me, yes! The joy of holding the album in hand and flipping through the
pages is totally different and much more joyful than just browsing them on
phone or laptop. And hence, when Zoomin contacted me to collaborate with
them, I didn’t give a second thought.
Zoomin is an award winning and one of the best digital photo personalization and printing platforms in India. Through its own world-class infrastructure and award-winning products, Zoomin has delivered millions of customer stories through beautifully designed photographic products. Whether it's a special day like a birthday, a wedding, a vacation, or some unforgettable moments, they consider our special moments as their special and deliver the best. Their goal is to enable us capture and cherish every moment of our lives, big or small, in a style that suits us.
From hardcover photobooks and square prints to colored frames and natural wood frames, from planners and notebooks to desktop calendars and mini magnets, they have a wide range of products at very reasonable rates. Take a look at their best sellers here.
Well, I had been planning to document my daughter’s incredible journey so far in pictures and a photobook seemed to be a great option. Thus, I went ahead with their Hardcover Premium Photobook.
SPECIFICATIONS
and FEATURES of HARDCOVER PREMIUM PHOTOBOOK:-
This photobook is
available in different sizes and designs and the one I have is Classic White in
10”x8” containing 40 pages. You can choose the sizes and designs according to
your wish. As per the finish, you have two options to choose from, Premium
Matte and Premium Non-tearable Glossy finish. I chose Premium Matte.
Below are
the full details of Zoomin Hardcover Premium Photobook:
THEMES:-
I went for Classic
White because I wanted the theme to be clean, simple and white. I feel images
and colors, they look much better against a white background. However, there
are 47 other themes that you can explore.
PRICE:-
The price depends on
what combination you choose. You have to select the size, number of pages and
the template to get the final quote. My Classic White 10”X8” photobook
containing 40 pages came with a price tag of 1599 and I found it to be pretty
reasonable.
DESIGNING:-
Designing the
photobook was super fun and easy. Once your have decided the size, the number
of pages, the finish, pick the theme that you would like to use throughout your
photo book. After you have gone through all those steps, upload the pictures
from your device or G-drive. Before I started designing, I had spent quite some
time organizing and selecting the photos. It was an extremely tough job selecting
just 41 pictures amongst the thousands and thousands of photos that I have of
my baby girl, hence along with single pictures, I uploaded few collages so that
I could accommodate more images. After uploading the pictures, you will be
taken to a page where you can change the order of pictures and also select the
one that you want on the cover page. Then you will be taken to the pages
individually so that you can edit your photos and the layout, add text or
change the position or replace a particular photo with a completely different
one from the gallery, etc. You won’t be directed to the next page unless you
swipe through all the photos to confirm the final layout. I was astonished to
see that so much care has been taken so that we can be fully satisfied with
what we are buying. Here I realized that you can create collage directly on the
website. Had I known it earlier, it could have saved a lot of time. And one
small suggestion, if you are planning to include collages, I would recommend
you to create the collage in the Zoomin template itself. Because, I had fit
issues with a few pre-created collages, especially when I tried going full
page. So create the collage on the website template itself, there are many
options and it will be easier and better. So after going through all the
pictures you will be given a preview of your photobook and then if you are
satisfied, you can add it to your cart.
FLIPPING THROUGH THE PAGES: OUR THOUGHTS:-
For the album, I
chose my little girl’s pictures, starting from her birth to the present days.
And maybe that’s why I was a little more excited and a little less patient. But
I didn’t have to wait long and the photobook reached me super soon. While
unboxing it, I could sense the same excitement that I felt as a kid, when something
new and exciting came up.
First impression? We absolutely loved the look and feel of the photobook. The
pages are neither too thick and nor too thin, perfectly meaty and offers a real
nice tactile experience as I flip through the pages of this photobook. As I
said earlier, that I chose their Premium Matte finish and I love how the
velvety matte papers enhanced the beauty of the images. Also, this photobook
has a lay flat binding and since it opens a 180 degrees you can see the full
spread from one edge to the next page, without fighting pages that want to curl
up.
I am getting those warm fuzzies every single time I am looking at the photos. Zoomin didn’t take the live out of the pictures, but added more zeal to them. There is nothing more rewarding than looking back at old photos, reflecting on the amazing time you had. We just can’t stop going through the pictures over and over again, reliving those days and smiling. Overall, we are extremely happy.
As Rakhi is
almost knocking at the doors, why don’t you visit Zoomin and gift your loved
ones one such photobook displaying those cherished photos? You can even choose
from the numerous other product options that they have. They are also running
special discount for Rakhi. Trust me, this kind of photobook is the pinnacle, the
tip of the sword of the most meaningful gift that you could pass on to
somebody. Not only as a gift, I can now see myself getting a photobook for
every big and small event of my life. I have already started selecting photos
for my second photobook from Zoomin.
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* PR Sample.
But review is honest as always.
Thank you Zoomin and Digiacai for this wonderful opportunity.
Thanks for letting us know about Zoomin. Will place an order soon. My photos are waiting
ReplyDeleteSeems like its a go to solution for all digital prints.
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable post. Will checkout Zoomin whenever I need to get printouts now.
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