When you are a photographer, chances are good that you are looking for an option that will allow you to publish your work. Of course, when you start talking with others who have had their work professionally published, chances are good that you'll hear a lot of stories.

Some of them will be related to the challenges of finding a publisher. Some of the stories that you hear will be related to the frustrations that come along when the publisher starts to suggest that the photos that you feel great about may not be the best ones for the project that you are putting together.

If you are looking into publishing your photos and you want to be sure that you are in control of the process, the best option that is available to you is self-publishing printed photo books. When you self-publish, you're the one who gets to choose which photos are used. You'll be the one who chooses the layout and, ultimately, you'll be the one who gives the final word.

By self-publishing printed photo books, you'll find that you are able to achieve your goals of seeing your work in print. You'll also find that you are able to push forward, to sell your work, to market your best shots and the other services that you offer to clients in your area.

With printed photo books, you'll be in a position to reach your goals; and, when you self-publish, you'll be the one on top of the process from start to finish.