When We Make PhotoBook We Make Love.

The digital age of photography has changed the way we view photographs in our day to day lives. All of your precious memories can now be viewed at the swipe of a finger in almost any setting and at any time. But with the amount we use our phones, looking back on those memorable moments has lost some of its charm when we're trying to scroll through the plethora of do-overs, accidental shots, and random photos of our pets splattered among the rest. To bring back a little more of that nostalgic feeling, and to make reminiscing of your good times something more special, why not make your own photo book? Create something more personal for those family trips or special occasions that mean so much to you, and that you can treasure long after your phone has since upgraded five more versions. Seal your happiness and images in time while adding your own creative flare to how they are displayed by building your very own photobook. Follow the tips below to expertly make your next photo book the best one you own.

Choose only your best (or favorite) shots

This should be a collection of the highlights of your chosen subject, so make sure you choose images that count. If you have any doubts on how the picture will look blown up, or if looking at it doesn't immediately spark a reaction in you, maybe it's best left out. They don't have to be absolutely perfect, however, depending on the angle you are going for. Maybe that slightly blurred photograph of your son jumping into a pool on vacation isn't professional-grade sharp, but it carries through it all the fun you had on that trip and is something that you look back on fondly. In those instances, it could be worth throwing it in the mix.

Arrange them with Purpose

Don't just put your memories in any old order, make it make sense! And make sure that it is intentional to create a final product that is extra special. It could simply be in chronological order, showing your memories as they happened in real time, or if not, maybe it's in the order leading up to your absolute favorite image in a good-old fashioned countdown to number one. Whatever way you decide to take yourself and others through your booklet, just do it with purpose and the rest will fall into place.

Captions Add Context

If there's something just off frame of your picture that is making the individual crack up, or if the surprised reaction in the photo is in reference to something worth noting, add it in! Years from now, when you look back on this you may not recall every detail as you do currently. Adding in snippets of information as you go through will not only make your book feel more personal, but also could bring other memories to surface too making it all the more enjoyable to look at for years to come.

Our favorite collaborators

There are tons of places online that you can turn to to help you get your very own keepsake put together, but each one has different benefits. Blacks, for example, has an easy to understand process and is also a budget friendly option. If you want something more refined, Iphoto's books come printed like something you'd find at the top of an expensive penthouse coffee table. And finally, for those looking for a template approach, Printique allows you to upload your pictures and places them in an already formatted book for you. All you need to do is tweak to your liking.