How to organize a family photo book
What is the reason to create a family photo book?
The ability to store digitally and access your pictures has solved one issue and resulted in another. With instant access to smartphones and social media paired with unlimited storage capacity, families are left with an abundance of pictures but with fewer physical prints and tangible souvenirs. If you design a unique album of photos, you can more precisely capture the passing of time and cherish memorable moments that you can share with the next generation. Photo books help bring precious memories to the present.
1. Set your objectives
Before getting started, outlining your objectives for the project is essential. For example, are you aiming to create keepsakes for your children? Is it to document an average year in your family’s life? A special trip or event? Perhaps you want to create a family photo book for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member. Be clear about the purpose of your family photo book to make the rest of the creation process as seamless as possible.
Make sure you are specific with the audience you are targeting.
* Be specific with regard to your timeframe
Choose the standard you’d like to attain. For example, some casually captured camera images have a profound value yet aren’t of good quality. What is the impact of this?
Whatever your goals, working it out in advance will allow you to choose the right photos and browse through the archives to find pictures that will meet your needs.
2. Place an order for your pictures
Now that you know what you want to include, it’s time to get started with the photos. Create folders on your smartphone or computer to store all of the images from the relevant timeline or theme. From there, you could:
The name of each folder must be precise so that it is in line with the purpose. If you are organizing your folders by date, theme, or location, gather your images to differentiate them from other folders.
* Identify each image with precise descriptions with the date, location, and theme. This will allow you to find pictures later on if you have to.
Still stuck? Learn the best ways to filter, arrange, and choose your images right here.
3. Pick a simple software
Once you’ve got your photos organized, it’s important to consider what software you’re going to use to create your family photo book. You want something versatile and easy to use. MILK was built on the premise of helping people create their own really beautiful books. Our Design Studio (accessible on both mobile and desktop devices) and the features available within it have been carefully curated by our experienced creative team so you can make your professional quality table book in a way that’s fun and intuitive.
4. Find the right format
Now, it’s time to find the perfect design to fit your family’s story. Our range of hardcover photo books and albums and softcover photo books ensures there’s a format suitable for every occasion and budget. Browse the MILK Gallery and filter by theme and product type if you want to get inspired by how others are documenting their family moments. Once you’ve selected your format, it’s time to upload your photos and start creating!
