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.
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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.
Step by Step
- We begin by curating your photo selection and picking out the highlights.
- Then we fine-tune the images — adjusting color, contrast, and converting everything to CMYK for beautiful, accurate print results.
- Next, we craft the page layout — carefully composed for rhythm, balance, and flow.
- Once ready, we export the final PDF with proper color profiles, bleed, and outlined fonts — all set for our trusted printing partner.
- Now comes the quiet magic of the press: your story, inked onto paper.
- 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