I spent my lunch hour reading a forum post (not here obviously!) about "the best album template software". I guess I may be preaching to the choir, but...

1. Are "clunky" and/or "badly supported" the most common descriptors for album planning software? (We know Remix is "v1.0" right now, but check out our forums - we're committed!)

2. So, why not design your albums in Photoshop? It's exceptional software, but even Adobe doesn't suggest that's a good idea. Adobe's layout software is InDesign, part of Creative Suite. Another great application - we use both ourselves.

3. But what does InDesign know about wedding and portrait photographers, their albums and their suppliers? Not enough. For example you'll look in vain for template functionality in InDesign. Just as important, photographers have very specific sales and presentation needs, and they design books, not sheets of paper. If you're not sure what I'm driving at, click here or check our feature list.

4. Almost all "album planning software" assumes the book is flushmount (un-matted). Yes, digital albums can be gorgeous - but isn't everybody doing them now? How are YOU going to differentiate as the price they command declines?

5. So how many album-planning applications can handle customisable matted albums? Three that I know of. And how many are NOT tied to a single vendor? One.

PJ's business case in five easy questions...

Cheers, Ian