Colour management is basically about making sure the colours you pick actually show up the way you expect them to. Screens and printers don't often speak the same language, so colour management helps everyone get on the same page

The last few weeks of a yearbook sales campaign are always the busiest! Here's how to make the most of the weeks before the final purchase deadline and get those last minute orders in. GO BIG ON REMINDERS Make

It goes without saying, a well-organized yearbook team can make the difference between an okay book and a fabulous book. You want to find the best people with the right skills to take it to the finish line! DEFINE

Spring Delivery Finalize and approve all fall sports, clubs, and activities pages Finalize portrait page designs and submit to Friesens Start planning for the marketing and sale of "graduation ads" If Friesens has sent you your cover and endsheet proofs

We touched on pricing your book in Volume 1: Chapter 3 , but let's take a deeper dive. Getting the price right is a big deal. You want to make sure your yearbook covers its costs and still feels affordable

Sometimes the perfect theme doesn't show up right away, and that's okay. As your team starts planning, brainstorming, and bouncing around ideas, a theme might naturally bubble to the surface. The best themes are subtle, flexible, and feel

A photo story, also called a photo essay, is basically storytelling through pictures. It's a powerful way to capture the heart of an event, a moment, or even a person's experience all without needing a single word (although

Colour can be one of the trickiest parts of design, but also one of the most fun! It's what gives your pages personality, emotion, and energy. Understanding how colour works will help you create spreads that look amazing! You

Stage photography is one of those magical parts of yearbook work, where drama, music, and dance come to life in still images. Whether you're capturing a high school musical, a jazz band concert, or a ballet recital, the goal

Before you dive headfirst into the planning of your yearbook, armed with your camera, creativity, and caffeine, it's important to get fluent in the language of yearbook. Trust us, once you know your gutters from your folios, you'll

Before you can tell the story of the year, you've got to sell the book itself. A strong marketing plan doesn't just boost sales, it builds excitement, school spirit, and a sense of "I've got to have

If you're wanting to add a bit more sparkle (and support) to your yearbook, offering paid ad and dedication space is a great way to do it while helping cover production costs. It can be parents writing messages of

When you're putting together a layout, where you place your words and captions can make a big difference. You want everything to look clean, easy to read, and visually cool. Here’s how to do that without overthinking it

Putting together a yearbook seems pretty straightforward. You include pages for staff and student pictures, sports teams, club pages, special events. Where that's important, it's not overly interesting or engaging. Take it up a notch with some pages

Your yearbook cover is the first thing that people see. It’s like the opening scene of a movie or the cover of your favourite album. So yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. Here’s how to make

The team is now assembled, your planning wheels are turning...it's now time to set the tone for the year. That means laying out some clear, achievable expectations; not just for how you'll get there but how your

Keeping your photos organized is just as important as taking them. With hundreds (or even thousands) of images coming in from events, sports, clubs, and candid moments, a solid system can save your yearbook team time, stress, and last-minute