Whether you're a professional visual storyteller putting together a coffee table piece, an archivist preserving local history through a unique photo collection, or a fine artist compiling a gallery exhibition catalog, self-publishing a custom photo book is the best way to share your passion on your own terms. By self-publishing your photo book with BookBaby, you retain full creative control and complete ownership of your work. Think of it this way: Self publishing your own custom photo album is picturesque.
In the world of professional photo book printing, image is everything. At BookBaby, our printed photo books and art books feature the absolute highest-quality images displayed on premium paper stock, bringing your photo album to life with stunning color accuracy. If your photography book needs a stunning book cover, count on our professional book cover designers to beautifully showcase your craft. The inside of your photo book is just as important as the outside, and our interior book formatting specialists will create a gorgeous layout that beautifully exhibits your work.
When you publish and sell your photography book with BookBaby, you'll get the opportunity to sell your book on Amazon. Our Print On Demand distribution means you can sell your photo book without having to pay for large print runs, warehousing, or fulfillment. It's never been easier to self publish a photo book or a custom photo album with BookBaby. Our Publishing Specialists will support your book for its lifetime, and we offer a convenient, stress-free experience. You can spend more time creating art and less time worrying about the publishing process. Paints a pretty picture, doesn't it? Whether your project is a glossy coffee table showpiece or an intimate portrait collection, our team ensures every spread looks its best.
Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Ads create the opportunity to expand your audience and expose more people to your art. We'll target interested book buyers through digital advertising, social media, and other book marketing services designed to gather verified reader reviews for your collection.
Direct-to-reader sales
Sell your photography book directly to aesthetes and art connoisseurs in the BookBaby Bookshop. By utilizing this quality photo album storefront, you'll earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and easily track your book's performance.
ISBN assignment
Before you sell your art book, it needs an ISBN. The number, barcode, and metadata registration will help you easily keep track of sales.