Here's the secret. I created word documents with all the verbage and then imported them along with photos into Microsoft Publisher. I saved that document as a jpeg and then converted that into a PDF. The Microsoft publisher program lets you create a poster size document.
Then I printed it on a Hewlet Packard Designjet 800 at the best quality setting and viola!
I happen to be the technical manager at a local reprographer and print shop. So I have access to high dollar printers. But that does not mean you can't do the same. I used common software to create it and anyone can get them printed at your local print shop.
If I were given the vergage and photos I could work up a few for FABO members and ya'll could get them printed in your home town.
John B.