The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

It’s a joy when the yearbook comes out. And then you begin working on the next one. Before you move on, capture the magic with a permanent display in your room.

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced the Gold and Silver Crown Winners Friday during a virtual ceremony.

The best $20 you’ll ever spend. Protect expensive equipment by adding a protective filter to your lens.

Deadline Dinosaur. Mediation Mouse. Drama Llama. Adopting a yearbook mascot can boost spirits, squash squabbles and build relationships.

The Associated Collegiate Press awarded Baylor University ACP’s highest award, the Pacemaker, Saturday at the ACP Spring National College Media Conference, in Long Beach, California.

There’s something about a camera that makes everyone stop, turn and pose. Of course, our selfie culture (and a phone in every pocket) hasn’t made candid photography any easier. Here’s how to train

Once it was verboten to publish a title page without pictures. But a pandemic challenged our photo opportunities and made us craftier. Here are eight title pages that packed a punch without packing

Make it theirs. The yearbook staff chronicles the year, sharing moments in pictures and words. But staffs should also let readers personalize the book with their own stories.

Bring on the FUN. The club and team photos don’t have to be the most boring pages in the yearbook.

The pandemic forced us to think creatively when it comes to clubs. Combined with the shift to blended coverage, we’re finding smarter ways to feature groups.

The best yearbook is a sold-out yearbook. However, it’s always smart to have a few extras put away. Here’s why.

The Associated Collegiate Press recognized two Balfour publications as 2021 Yearbook Pacemaker Finalists, Jan. 18. Baylor University and the University of Miami were named finalists for ACP’s highest