The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

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Academics. It’s the whole reason we’re in school. And yet, too often the coverage is lackluster and the photos are well, lacking. Let’s change this by capturing real moments in the classroom.

Everyone has a story to tell. It’s an old axiom that benefits the yearbook world. Unheard stories all around us—in the next seat and the classroom down the hall, at club meetings and late-night

Advertising is one of the easiest ways to boost the yearbook budget. But you may be overlooking some obvious prospects. Increase your revenue with group ads.

Advising isn’t easy. There are long hours, stressful deadlines and oh yeah, a book to finish. But the rewards ultimately outweigh the tough days.

Looking for another creative way to add the wow factor to your book? Get it by literally adding to your book—include a tip-in in your yearbook for extra coverage.

This post originally ran in the Fall 2018 issue of Balfour’s magazine Elements.

It’s epidemic. Texting and tweeting have eliminated the human voice. Students would rather interview via text or email

Photography is all about capturing a moment. How you capture that moment can make the difference between a dull photo and a powerful one. Here are five composition principles that can dramatically

Every May, a host of Internet stories and social media posts gleefully delight in funny senior quotes. Occasionally, one of those quotes makes bigger headlines, embarrassing the yearbook staff and

Twelve Balfour schools were named Pacemaker Finalists Tuesday by the National Scholastic Press Association.