1. A portable imaging system transportable by a user between a first and second location for scanning an image for later production of an image product, comprising: (a) a first and second member movable between an open and closed position; (b) a scanning area disposed in either the first or second member and accessible when the system is in the open position for receiving and scanning the image to produce a digital image; (c) memory for storing the digital image; and (d) a communication port adapted to transmit the digital image from the portable imaging system over a communications network to a device for later production of the image product comprising the digital image.