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Expedition Photo Books

Some stories are too good for the cloud.
They deserve paper. Weight. Ink. A quiet moment with a cup of coffee and no notifications.

At Painomestari, I design expedition photo books for those rare trips that don’t happen twice. Whether it’s a hunting journey through the Arctic, a dog sled ride across Lapland, or a road trip through forgotten gravel tracks — I help you turn your photos into something you can hold in your hands.

🎬 Video: The Photo Book Service explained in 60s

How it works

I take care of the whole process — from photo curation to layout, image corrections, color conversion, and final print production. You send me your pictures, I send you a finished book.

Not just any book.
A proper one.
Hardcover. Premium paper. Layflat binding.
Designed with care — no AI filters, no "magic auto layouts".
Just visual storytelling.

Expedition Photo Book Sample
Photo book of an expedition into Svalbard. Enjoy the views!
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Every journey begins with a good map!
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Panoramas across two pages - the layflat binding brings them to life.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Invisible seams, full immersion
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Each spread is arranged to serve the story.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Curated to trace the arc of the journey.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
The large format gives the landscape the presence it deserves.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Premium paper brings the experience to life in vibrant detail.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Majestic moments deserve the whole spread — like this Svalbard reindeer.
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Precise CMYK adjustments ensure color accuracy in print.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Nothing random — every composition is intentional.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Meet Kai-Eerik, whose Arctic story now lives on in print.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
A sturdy, beautiful hardcover to preserve the journey.
Expedition Photo Book Sample
Title and year on the spine — easy to find, hard to forget.
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Ready to tell your story?

Step by Step

  1. We begin by curating your photo selection and picking out the highlights.
  2. Then we fine-tune the images — adjusting color, contrast, and converting everything to CMYK for beautiful, accurate print results.
  3. Next, we craft the page layout — carefully composed for rhythm, balance, and flow.
  4. Once ready, we export the final PDF with proper color profiles, bleed, and outlined fonts — all set for our trusted printing partner.
  5. Now comes the quiet magic of the press: your story, inked onto paper.
  6. One last quality check by us — and off it goes to you, packed with love and care.

What's included

Custom Expedition Photo Book

Format & Binding 30×30 cm hardcover photo book, layflat binding
Paper Premium paper (Fujicolor HD)
Photos & Pages 52 pages, up to 70 curated images
(Ask if you need more!)
Photo Editing CMYK color correction for accurate print
Number of books 1x
(Ask if you need more!)
Returns & Preview Digital preview if requested. Due to the custom nature of the product, I do not offer returns.
Price 290,- EUR *
*Includes everything: layout, image work, file prep, print production, VAT, and shipping.

Why Painomestari?

Because you don’t just want “a photo book.”
You want your story.
You want someone who understands both aesthetics and silence — who knows that white space isn’t empty, but full of breath.
I don’t just lay out pages. I listen, choose, and build something that fits your journey.
Because that’s how I do things here.
- Alessandro

Ready?

If you’ve got a folder of photos that deserves better than “someday,” send me a message. Let’s make it real.

Contact Painomestari

Hi, I’m Alessandro.

I live deep in the Finnish woods, where I split my time between crafting leather, sharpening tools, and experimenting with print design. I’m the kind of guy who builds his own workshop, mills his own lumber, and brews his own coffee — usually strong enough to keep the local bears away.

I’ve been in the web design & online marketing world since 2011 and in the print world since 2019, working with print24.fi for years. I even had the chance to tour their main production facility in Dresden, Germany — an impressive place where paper dreams come true.

When I’m not wrestling with web code or explaining why a 200×120 pixel image can’t be blown up to billboard size, I’m out in the forest, usually with a chainsaw in one hand and a chalkline in the other.

If you have a print project in mind or just want to talk shop, drop me a line. I’m always happy to help.

Alessandro Haas
alessandro@painomestari.fi

Print Partner Note

Some links on this site include a discount code. If you use these when ordering from print24.fi, you’ll receive a small discount — and I receive a small commission in return. This helps me keep Painomestari online and growing, one guide at a time.