Can I save a JPEG file same as the original size?

I am new to Element and am a beginner. The reason I wanted to use Photoshop Element was to edit high resolution photos for photo books. All of my photos are JPEG taken by a SLR camera. Then, I learned that when I try to save changes as JPEG, the file size gets smaller and I cannot preserve the same quality. If I save them as PSD file, I may preserve the quality/file size, but the photobook creation option in Element 9 is very limited (as opposed to going to Shutterfly website directly). Shutterfly accepts JPEG files only. How can I preserve the quality of JPEG files? Even if I try to save as MAXIM quality, Element 9 reduces the file size by 30% or so. I wonder, Photoshop Element wasn't the right tool if the purpose was "printing" photos? Please advice.

Image size and resolution (pixels per inch -- ppi) are interrelated by division. For example, keeping the original number of pixels the same, if you increase the size the resolution (ppi) will decrease. Don't look at the file size to determine what is a "better" quality.
The thing you're concerned with is to not lose quality by saving a JPG image after each time you edit it. Just work in a lossless format such as PNG or PSD, and only export the final result as a JPG if you have to provide a JPG to your printing service.
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