Baby Photo Book Ideas
Idea 1
All Your Firsts
From those first steps to their first bites of solid food, every new experience is special when it comes to your little one. Document them all in a photo book you can look back on often and even hand down when the time comes.
Photo Book Pictured: Hardcover Photo Book
Idea 02
One Month at a Time
As your little one grows, they change so much from one month to the next. Yet, when we're with them everyday, we don't always realize just how much change there's been. By putting photos from each month in an album and seeing them side by side, it truly puts into perspective that age-old saying: They grow so fast!
Photo Book Pictured: Softcover Photo Book
Idea 03
Letters to the Little One
There's so much we want to say that they may not yet understand. Put those sentiments to paper by writing regular letters to the little one, reflecting on their growth and moments spent together. Then, compile them in a baby book or a photo book, rich with intention and the many photos you've taken. It's a collection you'll both come back to as the years go on.
Pro Tip: Use a baby book to create this type of album. The interactive pages and thoughtful prompts make it easy to save the letters, photos, and other little sentimentals from baby's first years.
Photo Book Pictured: Story of You Baby Book
Idea 04
Illustrated by You
Maybe the most creative of the many board book ideas we've encountered, this one comes to us from Artifact Uprising customer Eva — who created a unique, heartfelt picture book inspired by her little one, Mark. Though now happy and healthy, he was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford one day after his birth, where he spent the next three weeks. After his recovery, Eva wrote and illustrated this cheerful bedtime story for families to share with their babies. She hopes to donate a copy to every NICU across the country to help other parents enduring the same struggle.
Pro Tip: Save your illustrations as .jpg files you can easily upload when building your book. (Use these tips for scanning photos to ensure high-quality images!)
Photo Book Pictured: Baby Board Book
Idea 05
My Favorite People
Keep the little one close to faraway family with a board book that celebrates those who will soon become their favorite people. Fill it with photos of loved ones, and flip through the pages together to build recognition of their names and faces. Our
Photo Book Pictured: Baby Board Book
Anniversary Photo Album Ideas
Idea 01
How We Got Here
Honor the story you're writing together by looking back at the chapters that started it all. This exercise in reflection is the perfect means of giving permanence to the many moments worth reliving. Simply gather the shots that mark meaningful milestones as a couple — then, organize them as you see fit.
Photo Book Pictured: Layflat Photo Album
Idea 02
The Many Years of Us
As the years go by, it becomes easy to lose track of where we were at a specific place or time in our lives. Put your past together into perspective by gathering a photo (or five!) for every year. The result is a chronological trip down memory lane that you can return to by the year, together.
Photo Book Pictured: Hardcover Photo Book
Idea 03
What I Love About You
When we think about what makes our partners so special, it's often the unique little quirks that come to mind. Whether it's the way they laugh, a favorite phrase, or something else altogether, all of these traits are worthy of acknowledgement. Pair these traits with photos to create a thoughtful anniversary gift, or build your book in tandem with a section for each of you.
Photo Book Pictured: Softcover Photo Book
Idea 04
When We Met
Looking back on those first months together can be a meaningful reminder of just how far you've come. Capture all the hope, excitement, and (let's be honest) awkwardness of your beginnings together in a book that honors the connection that emerged.
Photo Book Pictured: Color Series Photo Book
Idea 05
Then and Now
Every couple has those iconic photos they hold near and dear. Revisit them in a unique way by recreating the photos and pairing them with the originals. It's a means of paying homage to the couple you once were, while celebrating the relationship you now have. Plus, it can be fun to return to those places that meant so much.
Photo Book Pictured: Everyday Photo Book
Family Photo Album Ideas
Idea 01
Family History Album
We've seen countless people print their family history books with us over the years, each one different from the last. Carefully compiled and documented, these heirlooms-in-the-making keep recipients in touch with the faces and stories that paved the way for the family that surrounds them.
Photo Book Pictured: Hardcover Photo Book
Idea 02
Year in Review
Make it an annual tradition! Bring together the photos that shaped your year as a family into a "best of" recap of the many moments you've shared. By creating one every year, you'll eventually have a series that honors your time together in the most tangible of ways.
Photo Book Pictured: Color Series Photo Book
Idea 03
Just a Note
Whether it's birthday cards or letters home, the words we share with each other become the little sentimentals we stow away for years to come. This photo book idea celebrates the disappearing beauty of the written word by collecting letters from one family member to another. Just create a section for each family member and have everyone else write them a letter, pairing it with their favorite photo of that person.
Photo Book Pictured: Layflat Photo Album
Idea 04
That Time That…
Often, the photos that are the most enjoyable to look back on are those that are intricately tied to memorable moments. And in this sense, it's the "bloopers" and "imperfect" shots that stand out the most. Collecting these photos and telling the stories behind them makes sure that they never go by the wayside.
Photo Book Pictured: Softcover Photo Book
Idea 05
Our Furry Family
The furry ones are family too, and they deserve an album of their own! From single-kitty families to homes housing entire pup packs, this photo book idea is for the animal lovers out there.
Photo Book Pictured: Everyday Photo Book
Travel Photo Book Ideas
Idea 01
Our Backyard
You don't always have to travel far to find yourself somewhere photo-worthy. The neighborhood, the hills behind the house, and your favorite stretch of downtown all deserve their place on the page. So why not celebrate the place you call home by creating an album that you can look back on wherever you go?
Photo Book Pictured: Hardcover Photo Book
Idea 02
The People We Meet
It's not just the sights and sounds that make the trip — the people we meet go just as far in shaping the experience. Celebrate these friendly faces that represent human connection and hospitality by creating a photo book filled with the many memorable people you've met in your travels.
Photo Book Pictured: Softcover Photo Book
Idea 03
Cityscapes
City streets, breathtaking architecture, the tiny plaza with the street food that stole your heart — create an album of it all, retracing your footsteps through the locales that left an impression on you (and a hefty dent in your camera roll).
Photo Book Pictured: Everyday Photo Book
Idea 04
Landscapes
Is traveling simply your excuse to get out of the city and into the wilderness? Dig up all of that incredible landscape photography and put it in a book that pays homage to many faces of mother nature. (Better yet, make it a two-part series with your Cityscapes book.)
Photo Book Pictured: Layflat Photo Album
Idea 05
A Series of Fortunate Events
Every trip is worth its own book — which means your many adventures deserve a series. By creating the same type of book for each vacation, you can create a collection of themed books that tie together aesthetically. It's a simple, creative way to reconnect with nature all over again.
Pro Tip: Our Color Series photo book includes a series of seasonal themes that work perfectly for a travel collection!
Photo Book Pictured: Color Series Photo Book
