Few things are more precious than the memories we make together. In a world where we all have cameras in our pockets, we’re able to document most of these memories- and now you can create personal photo books to commemorate the special times. When it comes to what you should showcase within your own photo book’s pages, you’re only limited by your imagination. To help get your creative juices flowing, we’ve curated a few of our favourite photo book ideas that are sure to inspire you to make the best photo books.
From family photo albums to personalised baby books, guest books, coffee table books, high school graduation gifts, or personal keepsakes, the options are endless.
How to Personalise Your Photo Books
When you’re ready to create a personalised photo book, it’s important to consider who will see it. Are you making a personal photo album for yourself with private and intimate memories, are you going to create a book that will be seen by people who visit your home, or are you making photo gifts for someone you love? The content should reflect who will see what’s printed on its pages.
Family Photo Book
Family photo books are some of the most popular personalised books around, and for good reason. You constantly create new memories with your family and an album is a keepsake that will help you remember and reminisce for years to come. They are treasured mementoes for you and also make thoughtful photo gifts.
Showcase your growing family, create a book of your ancestry, compile an album full of family trips, or create personal photo books for everything that happened in the year. When you make a photo book, the possibilities are endless. Choose your favourite photos first and then pick a theme that fits your taste.
Wedding Photo Book
After you’ve said your “I dos,” your wedding photos will be your greatest keepsake from the big day. What better way to preserve those memories than with a personalised wedding photo book? When it comes to wedding photo books, the sky’s the limit. If you hired a professional photographer, absolutely include those photos in your book. At the same time, there’s a good chance your wedding guests captured some fantastic candid shots of the wedding and reception, so ask everyone to share their photos with you, too!
Graduation Photo Book
It’s the end of an era and your graduation should be celebrated! One way to celebrate the occasion is by creating a personalised book that chronicles your days in school with class portraits, pictures with friends, photos of the school, and, of course, photos from your graduation ceremony. Details, like a close-up of your graduation cap or a photo of your diploma, will add a unique touch. You could even create a yearbook and have all of your friends sign it!
Baby Photo Book
Oh, baby! There’s no end to the adorable ways you can create a baby photo book starring your little bundle of joy. Whether you want to highlight one year at a time or focus on a major event, like their baby shower or first birthday, there are endless themes and personalized baby book ideas to choose from. Just make sure your book sticks to a theme and tells a story.
A book of firsts could showcase all of your baby’s first things- first steps, first word, first solid food, and first Christmas. Or, capture the events of your baby’s birth and compile them into a storybook about the day they were born. As your child grows, they’ll love looking at their personalised book and seeing how they came into the world.
Holiday Photo Book
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! One of the greatest things about the holiday season is reminiscing about past holidays- whether it’s decorating a tree, spending quality time with family, or sending out holiday cards. Why not create a new tradition and make your own yearly personalised holiday photo book that celebrates the season and reflects on the year that just passed? Be sure to include some of your favourite Christmas cards from the season, too. Some of the best photo books and photo gifts are those that bring back the warmest memories.