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May 21, 2014 by Amy Lee

How To Create Meaningful Photo Books (she: Amy)

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Last year I gave my dad a photo book for Christmas. This book contains pictures from our annual family summer vacation. And he LOVED it. I mean he literally was over the moon about it. He though it was one of the most meaningful gifts he has ever received.

For me this was a BIG deal, because my dad is hard to shop for. The man has everything he needs and he is really practical. He always tell us not spend money on him with frivolous things. When I saw how much he liked the photobook, I knew I done well 🙂

So for this Father’s Day, perhaps consider helping your kids create meaningful photo books for their dad. There are so many great on-line book making companies out there and they are all so easy to use.

I’ve always been a fan of adding quotes to images to make them more meaningful, either quotes from your kids or wise quotes by wise people.

Here are some fun questions you could ask your kids about their dad:

  • If Daddy has a super power, what could he do?
  • If Daddy could take you anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  • If you have 1 wish for Daddy that would come true, what would you wish for?

blurb-photobook

Also, I’ve gathered 6 fatherhood quotes that I thought would be a good addition to a photo book:

  • ‘A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith in you even when you fail.’ – Unknown
  • ‘Nothing I’ve even done has given me more joys and rewards than being a father to my children.’ – Bill Cosby
  • ‘Behind every good kid is a great dad.’ -Unknown
  • ‘A man’s worth is measured by how he parents his children. What he gives them, what he keeps away from them, the lessons he teaches and the lessons he allows them to learn on their own.’ ~Lisa Rogers
  • ‘Any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad.’ – Anne Geddes
  • Think about your children. If you notice yourself smiling, then you’re doing a great job. -Michael Byron Smith

With these quotes, consider having it on a single page beside a single image, or layer it on top of an image.

My favourite online photobook company is Blurb. Their photobook maker is so easy to use, I once made a book in less than 60 minutes =) Also, Blurb always has promo codes so be sure to use it =)

Mariel’s Note * Another great and super user-friendly company is SnapFish!  I’ve made several photo books, greeting cards, and other personalized products on their site.

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  1. Veronica says

    May 21, 2014 at 7:42 am

    I love this!! Thank you Amy! I love that you added some fun questions and quotes. Such a great post!

  2. Liv Taylor says

    May 22, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I made my husband a photo book for his 30th birthday with at least 30 nice things written in it from friends and family. It was one of the best gifts he’s received (which I’m saying only because he cried when he read it and I’ve only seen him cry like, twice). This is such a wonderful idea; thanks for sharing it!

    • Lily says

      May 28, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      I LOVE that idea! going to see if I can do that for a best friend’s 40th coming up!

  3. Lily says

    May 28, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    hmmm I was expecting more “how” in this. would really like to know how you made the front covers of those books.

  4. Johanna says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Can you please tell me how you created that front cover with the tiled photos. Was it custom or a template on the Blurb website. I’ve downloaded their creator program, but cannot seem to even click on their layouts. The option isn’t available. Wondering if this is a layout that’s exclusive to Blurb, or if it’s a custom cover you have created. Thank you, looking forward to your response.

  5. Sandra says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    My mother in law makes picture books for my sons of their adventures with shutterfly. I’ve made a few books also. It’s super easy you just design it on the website and they print it out.

    • Mariel says

      March 21, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      Those are great books! I’ve made a few myself.

  6. Ava says

    June 8, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Can you explain how you made the book with the tiled photos on the front?

    Thanks!!

    • Mariel says

      June 8, 2015 at 11:39 am

      Ava, Amy is no longer a contributor here, so she may not see your comment. The best way to get ahold of her is through the link to her blog that is in the post. Thanks!

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