The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

Distribution day is the best and worst day of the year. You’re so proud of the beautiful book your staff worked so hard to create. And then someone points out a mistake. And another one. And then

In 22 years, Alamo Heights adviser Kristin Cade has never had a late night or Saturday work day.

Four Balfour yearbooks were named Pacemaker finalists April 23 by the Associated Collegiate Press. One of the oldest awards in collegiate journalism, the ACP Pacemaker honors the best college

Woohoo! You’re done! The yearbook is finished, you’ve sidelined thoughts about next year (at least for a week or two), and you’re ready to start handing out books. So, how do you get the rest of the

It’s that moment you’ve been waiting for all year. The boxes filled with months of hard work, late nights and last-minute photos have arrived. The theme you planned in your head and developed on your

From time to time we feature guest columns from Balfour advisers. In this guest post from Fort Zumwalt West High School, adviser Loran Marquez describes how a spring workshop helps schools in her

On Valentine’s Day, Susannah Keneda urged her fellow advisers to share the love for their yearbook reps. Here’s what happened on the Balfour Advisers Facebook group. This post originally ran in the

Flower Mound High School’s yearbook editors Keerthana Ramesbabu, Sophie Slaughter, Elizabeth Roeling, Alison Cushman, Isabel Quevedo and Jennifer Nichols.

The Great Shot Photo Contest is back with two categories: Expressions and Unusual Angles. We’re looking for your best images of reactions and unique perspectives. Here are a few tips to help you take

From time to time we spotlight Balfour advisers and schools. In this guest post from Shawnee Heights adviser Jeni Daley, Jeni shares her six-month production schedule after the current book is