Make My Album offers a service designed to transform a special day into a lasting keepsake. Professional designers craft a personalized Album based on provided specifications. Upon completion, the Album appears under 'My Projects' in the Shutterfly account. From there, the Album can be previewed, edited, and ordered.
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Walk Through Make My Album Request
- Hover over the Photo Book tab at the top of the Shutterfly homepage and Click 'Free Photo Books & Album Designer Service'.
- Scroll down and Click on 'Free Album Designer Service'.
- Select the desired Album size.
- Select the desired book style.
- Select the Cover Type, Edit the Book Size (if desired), and Click 'Next'.
- Select where to add photos from.
- Select desired photos and Click 'Add to Project'.
- Select which photos to use and Click 'Next'.
- Best photos: Designers will pick and use only the best photos.
- Most photos: Designers will use most of the photos except duplicates and similar photos.
- All photos: Every photo added will be used.
- Select the desired amount of stickers per page and Click 'Autofill My Book'.
- Click 'Review & Submit'.
- Take note of the estimated date the book should be ready above 'Review & Submit'.
- Enter the Album Title (Required) and the Subtitle (Optional), Include any Special Instructions, Make any Edits (if desired), and Click 'Submit to Designers.'
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- A confirmation will be displayed and and email will be sent soon.
Make My Album FAQs
How long does it take for the Designers to create an Album?
- Shutterfly's Designers typically create a custom Album within a few days, but it can take up to a week.
- A final email will be sent once the Album is ready.
What must be provided to get started creating an Album?
- Use the steps listed above to provide information to submit a Make My Album request.
- There may be instances where the designers are unable to design an Album.
- If the selected photos are subject to copyright, deemed incoherent (i.e. seemingly random in nature, no date information), or offensive in nature (per the Terms & Conditions), a notification will be sent via email.
Can photos be used that are not uploaded to a Shutterfly account?
- Yes, photos can be selected from Lifetouch or a PC.
- Photos added from a PC will be uploaded to the Shutterfly Timeline in 'Photos'.
- Facebook and Instagram are not currently supported for the Make My Album service.
- Upload photos from these sites and save them to Photos in Shutterfly to add these photos to an Album.
- Alternatively, these photos can be added after the book is placed in the account.
How many photos can be included in the album?
- The minimum number of photos for the Make My Album service is 50, and the maximum is 800.
The photos aren't in order after selection. What can be done?
- The option will be provided to rearrange the photos as desired or provide photo placement or groupings under Special Instructions.
What exactly does the Make My Album service do with photos?
- Designers will take the selected photos and design a custom Album that highlights photos and a story based on the instructions provided.
- Any unused photos will be left in the photo tray.
- The Album can be edited or further personalized after it has been saved to 'Projects' within the Shutterfly account.
How much does the Make My Album Service cost?
- The design service is free.
Can a Make My Album order be canceled?
- A Make My Album order can be canceled by calling Shutterfly Customer Care or emailing the Make My Album team directly.
- The service is free and there's no obligation to purchase the created Album.
- If unable to cancel the request and there is no desire to contact Shutterfly, delete the Album once it is placed in the account.
- Edits can be made to the Album before ordering.
