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How to Practice Travel Photography at Home

David Wilder  

Scroll through photographer Karthika Gupta ’s Instagram feed and you probably won’t notice anything out of the ordinary at first glance—there’s a photo of a man and a woman rock climbing and another of tourists looking at animals on safari .

But if you slow down and take a closer look, you’ll see that these “travel” photos are actually tiny scenes made using household materials, miniature figurines, and some very clever photography on Gupta’s part.

Gupta, like the rest of us, is spending more time indoors these days. As a travel photographer, it’s not an ideal setup, but Gupta is making the most of it by practicing her craft in new ways. She was inspired to take the clever indoor photos by the #OurGreatIndoors Instagram challenge, created by Los Angeles-based travel photographer and blogger Erin Sullivan .

Thanks to this and other photo challenges making the rounds online, amateur and professional photographers alike are staying active and honing their skills, even while respecting stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines.

“At the end of the day, it’s just getting out there and photographing, whether it’s in your backyard or from your balcony or patio,” Gupta said. “Anything to keep your creative juice flowing. It really doesn’t stop you from trying to perfect your art.”

Think you can’t practice your travel photography skills in quarantine? Think again. Even the pros are using this opportunity to stay inspired and work on their form.

“The last couple of days, I’ve been shooting these made-up scenes in my house with props and stuff,” said Stevin Tuchiwsky , an outdoor lifestyle photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. “It’s not the real thing, but it slows it down a bit to where you can understand some concepts better or understand why you might have framed it that way or why you focused on something a certain way.”

We checked in with a few travel, nature, and adventure photographers and asked them to share some useful tips for practicing travel photography at home.

Experiment, Experiment, Experiment

With so much time on your hands, now is the perfect time to experiment and get outside your comfort zone. If you love taking wide landscape shots, practice doing portraits of your family members instead ( if you live alone , practice with a pet or even a stuffed animal). If you typically photograph people you meet during your travels, mix it up and master the art of food photography. 

Even though you’re not taking travel photos, you’ll open yourself up to more diverse shots when you do get back out there. After all, travel encompasses so many things beyond the physical landscape or geography—food, culture, people, art, movement, and more. And no matter the subject, practicing the fundamentals will make you a better photographer overall.

“If all you have ever done is one genre of photography, branch out and learn a new one,” says David Wilder , a photographer based in Calgary, Alberta. “Food photography, product photography, or even fine art. Heck, get some incense, a flashlight and a dark room—now you can do some fine art smoke photography.”

Get to Know Your Camera

How many of us rushed to open the box when our new camera arrived, thumbed through the instruction manual for a few seconds, and simply started clicking? Sure, you can learn a lot about your camera on the go, but there’s no substitute for actually studying how it works and why. 

Take a deep dive into the manual (or watch the thousands of instructional YouTube videos out there) and figure out how to get the most out of all the buttons and settings on your camera. Practice shooting in different modes, then compare the results so you’ll be able to make quicker decisions when you’re on the move.

Now is also a good time to evaluate your travel photography gear and do some research on new technologies or tools for specific scenarios, like taking photos underwater or using a tripod to photograph animals and birds.

Return to the Basics

Even the most skilled photographers welcome an opportunity to revisit the basics—lighting, composition, depth of field, framing, and more. And you can practice these principles whether you have an iPhone or a fancy DSLR camera. The ideas are the same, even though the tools are different. 

In fact, now is the perfect time to practice taking better pictures with your phone camera so that you can spring to action when you’re out in the real world, even if you don’t have another camera with you. 

"It’s not just looking at something and clicking,” said Gupta. “Take your phone and turn on the grid view. Just kind of rotate it around to see different angles, different compositions, and see what catches your fancy. The goal right now is not perfection, but actually more so training your eyes to look at color, light, and composition in an aesthetically pleasing way."

Play With Lighting and Perspective

And while you’re at it, try experimenting a bit more with lighting and perspective, which can help you capture unique images in popular destinations. Getting up at sunset or shooting from the top of a building will come in handy whether you’re camping in a national park or wandering around a big city like Paris . 

Take pictures at different times of the day, or use lamps around your house to create different effects. Master changing the exposure on your iPhone camera quickly so that you can react to dark or fluid lighting situations. “Always pay attention to the light, where it is coming from, the quality of the light, and what it is doing to your subject,” said Wilder.

And be sure to move around. Stand (carefully) on a chair, take some photos looking down from your balcony, or get low to the ground and take pictures of your dog, for example.

“We all see the world from eye level,” said Wilder. “The moment you change up your perspective is when your image stands out from the crowd. My best example is we all look down at pets, but if you get onto the floor with them, everything changes.”

Practice Photographing Small Details

In the same vein as the #OurGreatIndoors challenge, practice photographing small scenes or focusing on one object in a group. This will help you consider new perspectives the next time you’re at a street market or wandering through a botanic garden , for example. You’ll want to capture the entire scene, yes, but you may also want to photograph a particularly colorful piece of fruit or a bee resting on a flower.

“Often, photographers get stuck shooting the same sweeping hero shot every time they go out,” Wilder said. “Small details that really show what it’s like to be in a place are often ignored, so spend some time finding those details and shooting them.”

Enroll in Online classes and Webinars

Now is a great time to level-up your travel photography skills with classes, workshops, and webinars. Tons of photographers are sharing tips and tricks with livestreams on Instagram, Facebook, and elsewhere right now. 

You can also check out sites like CreativeLive , Skillshare , Nikon School Online , Professional Photographers of America, and Sony’s Alpha Universe .

Become a Photo Editing Pro

If you’ve got folders and folders of unedited (and unshared) photos on your hard drive because you just hate editing, now is the time to get over that roadblock. 

Aside from working through your backlog of unedited photos, use this time to become more comfortable with whatever editing software you use. Practice really does make perfect in this case, and it can also make you a faster, more efficient photo editor down the line.

While you’re at it, try editing older photos in different ways, suggests Gupta. You might stumble across a technique or a style you like even better than what you’re used to doing. “Crop them differently, or if it’s black and white, make it color,” she said.

Research Your Next Trip

Although it may feel a bit premature, start thinking about where you want to go when travel becomes safer, and start doing some photo-related research for that destination, too. 

Consider the best time of day or year from a photography perspective for visiting certain locations. Read how other photographers tackle shooting super popular tourist destinations. Look into off-the-beaten path locations that could produce some surprising or interesting pictures.

If you do all the administrative legwork now, you’ll likely get better photos and have more fun on the trip. Plus, research has found that simply anticipating an upcoming vacation can make us happier .

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The old cliché dictates that a picture is worth a thousand words, and certainly photos are one of the best souvenirs you can bring home when you travel. But, let’s be honest: how often do you really scroll back through your phone reel or revisit those online albums? A photo book is a much more tangible, attractive way to keep those memories safe and accessible forever. 

There are many photo book makers out there, all with slightly different offerings. Some specialize in simple, budget-friendly books that you can make for every trip while others excel at luxurious coffee table art books meant to commemorate once-in-a-lifetime adventures. We’ve researched the best options to help you choose the right photo book maker for your next vacation — and beyond.

Best Overall

Artifact Uprising

The gorgeous, high-quality products come in a range of styles and materials to suit all tastes and budgets. 

You won’t find themed layouts or same-day production here. 

Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly softcover photo book to add to your travel collection or a premium layflat coffee table book to commemorate your destination wedding, Artifact Uprising has you covered. The company offers a full range of photo book sizes, shapes, and layouts including some more unusual options (board books for babies, for example, or Insta-friendly books designed especially for square images). Each book promises exceptional print quality and durable construction. 

You can customize every aspect of your photo book, although options vary depending on the product you choose. Examples include cover color and material (with possibilities including softcover, hardcover, linen, and leather), foil stamping, paper finish, the layout of your photos and text, and the page count. Most templates include 20 pages with an additional fee for each page thereafter. You won’t find colorful themes here; all products print on white paper for a clean, uncluttered look that puts your images front and center. 

For the most professional result possible, consider paying extra to collaborate with one of the company’s in-house design specialists. Production times vary from three to eight days depending on the complexity of your project. There are also four shipping options that range from standard to rush.

Best Budget

Their full range of customizable templates and colored backgrounds makes it easy to get the look you want. 

Expect additional fees for any project over 20 pages, upgraded paper, and finish choices. 

Although Snapfish also offers costlier products, their classic photo books are some of the most affordable out there. If you opt for a 7x5 or 6x8 softcover or hardcover book and stick to the included 20-page limit, you can easily spend under $20. Affordable upgrades include premium gloss pages and/or a matte cover; but bear in mind that extra pages can quickly add up. Making your photo book is simple. Choose the size and orientation, then design your own from scratch or use one of many premade templates.

Travel-themed templates include roadtrip, destination stamps, and tropical beach escape. After personalizing them with your photos and text. you can change the background color and add embellishments to each page. Optional layflat binding is worth the extra cost for seamless double-page spreads. If you find yourself with extra room in the budget, you can upgrade to a linen or leather cover. Production times vary, with the quickest delivery taking around three days with rushed shipping, but there are four total shipping options to cater to every budget.

Easiest to Use

Shutterfly’s in-house designers can create a photo book for you in 24 hours; all you have to do is provide your images. 

If you’re in a hurry, bear in mind that rush production and delivery is only available for certain products.

Most photo book makers require you to upload your images and then manually build each page or use an auto-uploader to add the pictures to a premade template. The first option is time consuming and the second often results in images being cropped or grouped in strange ways. Shutterfly offers a third option: upload your photos, then let an in-house designer create your book for you in 24 hours. Upon reviewing their design, you can order as-is or tweak it to suit your specifications. 

Best of all? This design service is offered free of charge. You can even use the Shutterfly app to upload photos directly from your phone. If you don’t want to use this service, no problem. You can still create photo books manually or use the faster autofill option. There are plenty of templates to choose from, with six square and rectangular size options and four cover types (softcover, matte or glossy hardcover, or premium leather). Production and delivery can take between one and 10 business days depending on the product and shipping option selected.

Best Themed Templates

Mixbook photo book.

With more than 700 themed templates to choose from, there’s an option for every kind of vacation. 

Not all templates offer the same number of free pages, so be sure to check before deciding. 

Mixbook photo books are divided into three main types: hardcover, softcover, and layflat for those seamless double-page spreads. Whichever you go for, there are more than 700 templates to choose from. These can be browsed by category with categories like year in review, seasonal, and, of course, templates for every major life event from weddings to baby’s first year. Travel-specific templates include options for photos only, or photos and text in a dizzying array of different layouts. 

Some are customizable to any trip while others are specific to certain adventures with themed graphics, text, and embellishments. There’s one for Disney trips, another for Royal Caribbean cruises, and another for national park adventures. You can also start with a completely blank canvas. Books can be landscape, portrait, or square and there are different paper and cover finishes to choose from. Production typically takes one to two business days with four shipping options available.

Best for Complex Designs

Canva photo books.

More than just a photo book maker, Canva lets you edit your photos and share your design with a team of collaborators. 

Some templates and features are only available with a paid Canva Pro account. 

For full creative freedom, choose Canva. Decide on a landscape or square book, then choose a hard or softcover. Next, browse thousands of templates (including a category dedicated to travel) and upload images from your phone, tablet, or desktop. All templates are fully customizable, which means you can change the font, the colors, and add icons and graphics. You can also edit your photos as you go with options to crop and rotate, adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation, and enhance with different filters and frames. 

All layouts can be adjusted to suit the number of photos you want on each page. If you upgrade to Canva Pro, you can remove backgrounds with a single click (kind of like cutting and pasting elements of real photos for a traditional scrapbook.) Canva autosaves as you go and creates an editing link that you can share to ask for input from friends and family. Recycled packaging and free standard shipping round out this company’s benefits.

Best for Simple Designs

Chatbooks is affordable and easy to use with the option to subscribe for repeat orders. 

Customization options are limited.  

If your photo book goals are a little less ambitious, opt for stackable, collectible designs from Chatbooks. The company’s classic photo books offer high quality printing at a price tag that’s reasonable enough to justify regular creations (if you like, you can even sign up for a monthly subscription.) How do they do this? By keeping things simple. You won’t find fancy templates or colored backgrounds, or an endless array of customizable graphics and fonts.

Instead, upload photos from your desktop or phone. Then, decide how many you want to appear on each page. If the answer is just one, choose whether you want it to cover the full page or have a white border around it. You can leave the layout text-free or add a simple location tag and/or caption. Other design choices include the book’s size, whether it has a hard or softcover, the color of the spine, and the cover. Books are made in the U.S. and include a generous 30 pages, with the option to buy more up to a total of 366. Standard shipping is free.

Best for Fast Printing

Walmart photo.

Walmart lets you design, order, and collect your photo book in-store, all on the same day. 

Most photo books must be no more than 40 pages to be eligible for same-day pickup. 

Walmart offers a solution for anyone who’s designing a photo book on a deadline, with more than 80 layouts that can be created online and then picked up in-store on the same day. You can choose from a variety of square and rectangular sizes in several different styles including softcover, matte and glossy hardcover; layflat; and premium layflat (with extra thick pages and a matte finish). Alternatively, upgrade to a linen or leather cover, or opt for a die-cut style that showcases your favorite image through a window. 

There are many themed templates to choose from, though most of them are fairly basic (don’t expect Canva-level creative flair.) Most templates include 20 pages with the option to buy more, but be aware that there’s usually a 40-page limit if you want to pick your book up the same day. If you have a little more time to work with and want extra pages, you can also opt for home delivery with free shipping on orders over $35.

Best Coffee Table Books

Once upon photo books.

Once Upon focuses on simple layouts that can be shared with and edited by multiple people. 

Designs may be a little too basic for fans of complex templates and embellishments. 

Once Upon offers three options for simple yet visually striking coffee table books. These include large and medium hardcover photo books with a sturdy build and a title of your choice printed on the spine, and medium softcover books for a flexible, lightweight feel that’s reminiscent of a luxury magazine. Choose whether you want silk matte or glossy pages, then create your book by uploading pictures directly from your phone, tablet, or desktop. 

Layouts are simple, with no themed templates, background colors, or fancy fonts. Instead, choose the number of photos you want featured on each page and let Once Upon create a collage automatically on the white background. You can edit the order in which they appear and add simple captions or separate text pages. Want to collaborate with your co-travelers? Share the editing link or QR code to get their input. The first 20 pages are included with a maximum of 200 available. Expect delivery in six to 12 business days.

Best Board Books

Pinhole Press

From their wipeable pages to their easy-turn binding, board books from Pinhole Press are designed especially with little kids in mind. 

The number of included pages varies from one template to the next, and not all templates allow you to add more. 

If you love the idea of making a photo book for the baby or toddler in your life but want it to last more than a few hours, check out Pinhole Press. Their board books are made especially for little people with rigid, high-gloss pages that can be wiped clean of errant crumbs or juice drops. A spiral binding makes for seamless page turning, while the 5.25 x 5.25 inch size is ideal for tiny hands. We love the clear, bright photos and just-right text size. 

There are lots of different templates to choose from, including a story board book that’s perfect for commemorating baby’s first vacation. The company also offers educational templates (think ABCs, colors, emotions, count with me, and my first cookbook options). Some have space for a fixed number of pages and photos while others let you pay to add more. For slightly older kids, consider Pinhole’s Itty Bitty books (miniature sized for long journeys) or their All About books with space for 10 photos alongside fill-in prompts your child can write on.

Best Mini Books

Nations photo lab albums.

Nations Photo Lab

Buzz Books are cost-effective and require minimal storage space, making them the perfect collector’s item.

Beyond choosing which photo appears on each page, customization options are very limited. 

Nations Photo Lab offers a full range of photo book products including templates for everything from travel to weddings and boudoir photography. Depending which one you choose, you can customize the binding, cover material, page thickness, and more. We particularly like their Buzz Books for those in search of something simple. At 6 x 6 inches, they’re both small enough and affordable enough to justify purchasing one for every trip. 

There are more than 120 pre-designed, soft-touch covers to choose from (you can also create your own) but the inside of each Buzz Book is the same: 40 pages, with one photo per page. The photos are printed on professional-quality Mohawk Matte paper against a white background for full visual effect. There are multiple shipping options available, including USPS First Class which delivers in two to six business days.

Best Sustainable

Paper Culture

Paper Culture photo books are made with recycled paper and every order placed equals a tree planted.  

Shipping rates are relatively expensive. 

Paper Culture is a certified Green Business that offsets its carbon footprint and has been recognized by the EPA as a Top 10 climate leader. All photo books use 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper and with a tree planted for every order, you can feel good about your purchase on multiple levels. Books are 8 x 8 or 8 x 10 inches and you can choose a hardcover, a layflat hardcover, or a layflat with a foil-embossed Kraft cover and personalized dust jacket. 

There are multiple templates divided into categories such as travel, holiday, or wedding. Whichever you go for, you’ll be able to create an end result that’s entirely unique since all elements are customizable. Choose the layout and order of your photos, add text in different fonts and colors, and change the background color of each page. Templates include 20 pages with the possibility of purchasing more. Shipping options range from standard to next-day express.

Best Video Books

Heirloom lets you add up to one hour of video to a physical book that plays original audio with crystal clear quality. 

Video books can show vertical or horizontal footage, but not both. 

For a slightly different approach to preserving your travel memories, consider Heirloom which adds your videos to a physical book so that they can be looked at and enjoyed over and over again. Each book includes a five-inch HD screen. You can choose for yours to be oriented horizontally or vertically (more appropriate for those that typically shoot footage on their phone.) There are three options: up to 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or one hour. 

Here’s how it works: purchase your video book online, then receive an email with instructions on how to add video using the online builder. Your book will then be created and mailed to you. You don’t have to limit yourself to video. The books can also display photos as a slideshow and even mix photos and videos together. Add a personal message. Then, choose from 16 premade covers or pay extra for a custom cover printed with your own design. All video books include a charger and expedited delivery is a possibility.

Tips for Choosing a Photo Book Website

Be turnaround time.

If you need your photo book in a hurry, make sure to take production and delivery times into consideration when choosing which company to use. A handful — usually more budget-friendly ones — offer same-day production and the option to collect in-store, which is ideal for last-minute gifts. Others take several days to produce your book, but then offer expedited or rushed shipping to cut delivery time down to a minimum. Others can take two or more weeks to deliver. Check product descriptions carefully, since turnaround times can differ within the same company depending on the size and complexity of the photo book you choose. 

Look closely at the templates offered

Think about your desired photo book aesthetic and then look for a company with templates to match. These can vary from the simplistic (your photos and perhaps some text on a plain white background) to the complex (different background colors and designs, optional filters and frames, the ability to create collages and add text bubbles or other graphics.) Some companies offer templates that have been pre-designed to suit a specific theme, whether that’s travel in general or a Disney trip, tropical cruise, or camping adventure. 

Prioritize ease of use

If you have a background in design or count scrapbooking among your hobbies, you may relish in the challenge of building a photo book from scratch. But if you’re pressed for time or simply don’t want to spend hours choosing which photos go where and how to make them look their best, look for a photo book maker that does the hard work for you. This can either be through an autofill service that arranges your photos on the page (usually, you can tweak this afterwards) or through a collaboration over email or live chat with one of the company’s in-house designers. The latter service often costs extra but sometimes, as with Shutterfly, is offered free of charge. 

Image quality is key

The most important thing when making a photo book is ensuring that the photos look as good as possible. This means choosing a professional, well-reviewed company that uses quality paper and printing methods. It also means submitting photos that are good quality. Most photo book companies will have guidelines for optimum image size and resolution, and others will come up with a warning message if the image you’ve selected is not of a sufficiently high quality. You can usually choose to use it anyway, but be prepared for it to look a little grainy or pixelated. Top tip: use your lowest resolution photos for the smallest spaces on collage pages. 

Yes, most photo book makers can be used on your tablet or smartphone, either via a mobile-friendly website or with a special app. Just bear in mind that complicated layouts or photo books with lots of collage pages are often much easier to view and organize on a larger screen. 

The cost of a photo book varies hugely from under $20 to over $200. The price depends on which company you use but also on the size of the photo book, how many pages you want, and the materials you choose. Most templates include some pages in their starting price (20-25 on average), with a per-page fee for longer books. Softcover books are typically the cheapest, followed by hardcover and then linen and leather options. Traditional binding is cheaper than layflat, but layflat looks much better if you’re planning on having photos extend across a double page spread. Other factors that could increase cost include custom covers, premium paper finishes, design assistance, and expedited shipping. 

You want to find a company that prints photos that look as close as possible to the original, whether it was taken on a professional DSLR camera or downloaded from Facebook or Instagram. Images shouldn’t look grainy, blurry, or over- or undersaturated. Choose a photo book maker that uses professional printers and high-quality paper, and be sure to check customer reviews for the best insight into the kind of results you can expect. Don’t forget, though, pictures can only ever look as good as they were to begin with. So choose the crispest, best resolution images you have and use a light hand when editing them for a natural look. 

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Jessica Macdonald is a published photographer with a passion for finding new ways to preserve and display her travel photos. For this article, she drew on her own experience with photo book makers and also spent several hours researching the best options online. She compared services, prices, and reviews before choosing her category winners.

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When we step outside of our usual routines and find ourselves in an exotic and unfamiliar place, magical things can happen. Inspiration flows, energy abounds and new relationships spark. Whether your magical moments are from a weekend getaway, family holiday or that once-in-a-lifetime big adventure, capturing those stories in a beautiful MILK Travel Photo Book will let you relive them and inspire generations to come.

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Wherever you go, whatever you do, every trip or holiday is an unforgettable chapter in your life and nothing compares to seeing these moments preserved in a beautiful MILK Travel Photo Book . Our premium quality paper will bring your photos to life. Add custom text to create the perfect story of your adventure and share it with those you love.

Softcover Travel Photo Books

Softcover Travel Photo Books are perfect for every adventure big or small. Create a collection of your travels or preserve that special weekend away. The template designs will allow you to introduce your story with beautiful panoramic shots and fill the pages with memories from your travels.

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Classic Travel Photo Books

Whether it’s your backpacking adventure or your child’s first steps in the ocean, a beautiful Classic Linen-covered Travel Photo Book, will bring any travel story to life.

Premium Travel Photo Books

Our timeless, Premium Travel Photo Books are the best way to preserve your most special travel memories with 4 archival paper options and premium cover fabric options. Our new Designer Cover templates add a unique start to your journey with subtly raised inks adding new depth to your books finish. Perfect for the romantic honeymoon or that trip of a lifetime.

Moleskine Travel Photo Books

When you travel, there are so many moments and stories you want to remember and a Moleskine Travel Photo Book is a stunning way to capture them. Loved by creatives the world over, Moleskine materials include the signature Ivory paper, rounded corners and elastic closure, stitched in a range of styles to match your adventure. Create a travel journal featuring your best travel shot on the cover and store any mementos in the classic Moleskine inner pocket.

Handcrafted using traditional book-making techniques and an iconic black hardcover, our Moleskine Photo Books are the perfect record-keeper of every adventure. Preserve your journey with the effortless high-quality Moleskine books are renown for.

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Medium Portrait Premium Photo Album

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6.4 x 8.6'' (16.3 x 21.8cm) 24-64 thick board (1mm) pages* Lay-flat, flush-mount binding Premium printing Premium fabric hardcover

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9.5 x 12.7'' (24.1 x 32.3cm) 24-200 archival paper pages Premium printing Stitched binding Premium fabric hardcover

Medium Landscape Premium Photo Album

8.6 x 6.4'' (21.8 x 16.3cm) 24-64 thick board (1mm) pages* Lay-flat, flush-mount binding Premium printing Premium fabric hardcover

Frequently asked questions

How do you recommend i create a collection of my travels.

The perfect home for life's small or great adventures, our handcrafted travel photo books will allow you to relive the memories for generations to come. Our travel photo books are comprised of Softcover , Classic , Premium and Moleskine Photo Book ranges, as well as Classic and Premium Photo Albums .

See our tips below to help you get started on your travel photo book collection:

• Use the same product range and size for a cohesive display
• Change the cover fabric to distinguish different destinations
• Tell your travel story with accompanying text and photo captions
• Select templates that showcase your travel photos beautifully

Bring your travel adventures to life and start creating today either in the MILK Design Studio or via Apple Photos on your Mac. Plus, get inspired by the books other travellers are creating in the MILK Gallery .

What would you recommend for a small getaway?

We think our Softcover Photo Books , Classic Small Landscape Photo Books and Premium Medium Landscape Photo Books are perfectly suited to hold the memories of a small getaway. Featuring 24-200 archival quality paper pages, durable binding, plenty of customization options and vibrant printing, they're a great way to bring your travels to life. While both great, we recommend the Premium option if you can afford it. The center stitching means the book will open to lie near flat, meaning you can showcase sweeping vistas with double-spread image templates. You also have more cover options with our Premium range; you can choose one of your favorite photos for the cover image; opt for simple text; or get creative with one of our stylish Designer Cover templates. Our Classic range is a great affordable option that still sits above many of the other high-end options you see other brands produce.

What format would you recommend to showcase my world trip?

Preserve your once-in-a-lifetime adventure in a format worthy of the occasion. We recommend a Large Premium Photo Book or Album . If you're confused about the difference between books and albums, see here . If you're able to select your top photos with ease, consider an album which offers 24-64 thick board pages. A superior format with lay-flat binding, your album can lay flat on a coffee table to beautifully display your travel memories. If you have hundreds of photos you want to preserve in print, our Premium Photo Books offer up to 200 paper pages and thousands of image templates.

Can I include descriptions to accompany my travel photos?

Yes, adding captions and descriptions are a great way to tell your travel story . Text templates or image and text templates are available across all our product ranges including MILK Photo Books , Moleskine Photo Books and all MILK Photo Albums . Once you've selected your format and started creating, you'll see a number of templates within the Design Studio that include text. Simply add a caption to an image or fill a full page with your travel highlights. Alternatively, use an uncoated paper option if you want to add handwritten captions once your book or album has arrived. Another pro-tip is you can leave a few spreads blank and add things like postcards or polaroids directly to the page. Also, our Moleskine Photo Books have a pocket on the inside cover that can be used to safely keep little travel mementos like ticket stubs and other souvenirs.

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Easily print your custom travel photo books with Chatbooks. Our affordable, high-quality photo books are perfect for remembering vacations, weddings, birthdays, family photos, and more. We make creating a travel photo book simple, with unbeatable convenience, so you can enjoy your memories. Simply create Chatbooks custom travel photo book online and get your photos off your phone and into your home.

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Sign up for your Chatbooks account online on our website or download the Chatbooks app.

• Select book size and cover type
• Choose your photo source and photos
• Customize and send to print!

• Softcover : 6x6", 8x8" options
• Hardcover : 6x6", 8x8", or 10x10" options
• Easily print your vacation photo album straight from your phone
• Personalize with custom colors, layouts, cover styles, collages, captions, and more
• White, navy, or grey spines
• Gorgeous designer covers are available
• Your travel memory book is in great hands, Chatbooks only use the finest archival paper and premium quality inks
• Professional-grade print quality up to 600 DPI
• Perfect bound book binding using PUR adhesive for a stronger, long-lasting finish
• Upgrade to a Premium Layflat Photo Book for personalized travel layflat memory photo albums

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• Additional pages available, up to 366
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Chatbooks is on a mission to strengthen families with printed photos. Did you know families feel 88% more connected when they look at printed photos? Start your photo book collection today and find the best option for your needs. Get inexpensive photo albums to fit anyone's  budget .

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These are some quality photo books, y'all. I love the page thickness and how minimal the spines are. I have a stack of these in the house and we regularly get compliments on how awesome they look.

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Chatbooks is my favorite photo book service. I've printed thousands upon thousands of photos with great success.

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With the Chatbooks app, it’s so easy to add your photos and get your photo book sent right to your door. I can’t wait to keep collecting them.

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As much as I love getting photo books in the mail, my kiddos love them even more. They love looking through because they are filled with so many amazing memories!

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Chatbooks photo books are my go-to gifts for any occasion, big or small. These memory books are seriously so easy to make. And the paper quality and color saturation is incredible!

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• Travel books made easy Make a vacation or travel photo book with your images and your words using free book layout software that’s as easy as drag and drop.
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How to Create the Best Travel Photo Album in 8 Easy Steps

by Karin van Mierlo | Edit & Organize | 2 comments

Table of Contents show Travel Photo Album Context and Connection #1 Get Clarity on the Central Theme Collect all the photos #2 First Selection, Pluck the Weeds #3 Second Selection, Less is More Treasure Hunt #4 Choose Your Travel Photo Album #5 Let Your Photos Play the Leading Role #6 Mix Up the Chronology #7 Check & Focus on Story Line #8 Check & Focus on Design

Travel Photo Album

Why would you go through the trouble of creating a travel photo album when you have all the files safely stowed away on your computer?

Well, for one thing, computers crash and phones get stolen. When you do not have a watertight backup system and most people don’t, you might lose your precious memories.

But that’s not the most important reason……….

I remember years ago I made a few photo books for my daughter. She turned 18 and I wanted to give her something very special.

I gave her the first 18 years of her life bound together in the pages of a photo book. It took hours and hours of work because most of the pictures I took of her I made in the analog days of photography. I had to convert every single negative into a digital file and as you can imagine there were many.

But you know, it was so worth it. From time to time she takes out the books to show it to friends, a new boyfriend or to have a look for herself and enjoy those days of her life.

Context and Connection

The process of making a photo album takes attention and so does viewing it. In a photo book, the unified memories become tangible.

That alone makes a travel photo album a more valuable possession than a bunch of files. Because as long as digital files are all over the place on your computer they lack context and connection.

In a photo album, you can put the pictures into context by creating connections between people, events, places, times, emotions, and moods. By creating connections the photos will start to tell stories together. And if you do it right they will tell your story.

You have a computer and a phone filled with files of precious memories, adventures, and events. A pile of photos that deserves to end up in a photo album, but how do you do that? I get it, it’s easy to lose the overview and get lost in tons of files.

How do you create valuable order in this photographic chaos? What does it take to turn it into a meaningful and beautiful travel photo album?

If you follow these steps you will be all right!

But I’ll tell you right now……….it’s not the sexiest thing but the key is getting organized before you start.

#6 Mix Up the Chronology

Make clusters of pictures that work well together for a page. Every page should tell a little story because they are the building blocks of your photo book.

When filling the pages you can choose to keep it in perfect chronological order. But how about mixing it up a little?

You can keep the general timeline, but you can give yourself the freedom to change it whenever you like. It will add playfulness to your travel photo album.

Adding some pages based on colors , tones or shapes will have a great visual impact on your album.

Or add a double page of a loved one, or the same place at different times, or a specific emotion or mood.

Get creative and let your imagination run wild……..when you’ve developed a photography obsession during your trip you can collect pictures of all the flowers, all the street signs, all the windows of quaint little shops, all the people with a mustache, all the cats………you get my point!

Adding clusters of pictures like this makes your travel photo book even more personal than it already is.

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“Great examples were given to illustrate what we would try to capture via the prompts.  Most of all Karin and the other students were very supportive – a no-judgment zone.”

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6 Ways to Easily Create an Adventure Photo Album Keepsake

Oct 10, 2023

Adventure Photo Album

There is something so magical about travelling. ✈️ It offers us the joy of exploring new places with loved ones, learning about different cultures, and sampling exquisite cuisine that tantalizes the taste buds. But what’s the point of taking all those exciting photos if they are just going to sit on your phone or camera for years to come? 📱 There’s a much better solution: a creative keepsake that you can put your own flair on and that makes sharing your photos with others a little bit more exciting. We’re talking about an adventure photo album! This unique travel scrapbook can be displayed in different ways, with so many possible layouts, from a printed photo book or photo album to a DIY scrapbook, travel journal, or Polaroid family scrapbook. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The choice is all yours. So why not relive those moments over and over again throughout the years?

We easily connect people with trusted photographers for fun photoshoots and have captured over three million memories worldwide. The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer and get wall-worthy photos to relive your trip, forever. Today, we’ll share the best ways to easily create an adventure photo album keepsake.

• Adventure outfit inspiration: Wear clothes appropriate for the season, location, and your own personal style. 👕
• Adventure bucket list: Dream locations make the best backdrops for photoshoots. 🏜️
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• Occasions to celebrate the adventure: From birthdays and weddings to honeymoons and engagements, there’s always a reason to book a photo shoot. 📸
• Adventure photo book: The best way to keep all your photos and memories together is with a custom handmade DIY photo album. 📕
• Adventure scrapbook: DIY scrapbooks are the perfect way to display tickets, photos, and other keepsakes you’ve collected throughout your adventure. 🎟️

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How to Organizing and Preserving Travel Photography Memories

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• August 16, 2023

Travel photography, a captivating art form, serves as a portal to the past, encapsulating fleeting moments in vivid imagery. It’s the visual narration of our adventures, a timeless archive that carries the weight of experiences, emotions, and cultural connections. Through the lens of a camera, we capture the essence of foreign landscapes, diverse cultures, and personal growth. Yet, beyond pixels and prints, travel photography harbors the remarkable ability to evoke emotions, transporting us back to the very instant the shutter clicked. This article serves as a compass, guiding you on the transformative journey of organizing and preserving your cherished travel photographs.

In an era where digital snapshots outnumber printed photographs, the importance of arranging and safeguarding these visuals becomes all the more paramount. The purpose of this article is to provide you with a comprehensive roadmap—a roadmap that ensures your travel memories remain vibrant, accessible, and immune to the passage of time. Through careful curation, strategic organization, and thoughtful preservation, we unlock the potential of our photographs to transcend mere pixels and materialize as windows into our odysseys.

The Significance of Organizing and Preserving Travel Visuals

Travel photography isn’t just about capturing images; it’s about encapsulating moments, emotions, and experiences in a frame. These photographs become more than pixels on a screen; they transform into visual stories that allow us to relive our adventures and connect with the world around us. The significance of organizing and preserving these travel visuals extends far beyond simple archiving—it’s a testament to the power of memory and the journey that each image represents.

Exploring the Link Between Travel Memories and Photographs as Triggers for Nostalgia :

Our memories are intrinsically linked to our senses. The scent of a particular dish, the sound of a bustling market, the touch of a unique texture—all these elements are encoded into our recollections. Travel photographs serve as visual cues that awaken these sensory memories. When we look at a photograph, we’re not merely seeing an image; we’re revisiting the emotions, scents, and sensations that accompanied that moment. Each photograph is a time capsule that encapsulates a myriad of experiences, from the breathtaking vistas to the laughter shared with newfound friends.

These images are emotional triggers, capable of evoking nostalgia in its purest form. Nostalgia isn’t just a wistful longing for the past; it’s a doorway to our personal history, connecting us to moments that have shaped our identity. Travel photographs become the keys that unlock this doorway, allowing us to step into the past and immerse ourselves in the feelings that once defined us. They bridge the gap between then and now, between who we were and who we’ve become.

Discussing the Impact of Revisiting Organized Photos on Reliving Experiences and Emotions:

Imagine opening a meticulously organized photo album filled with travel memories. Each photograph is carefully placed, allowing you to traverse your adventures with intention and purpose. Organized photos are more than a visual archive; they are an invitation to step back in time and walk through the landscapes, taste the foods, and feel the same emotions that colored your journeys.

Organized photos offer a curated journey through your experiences. They enable you to revisit the nuances and subtleties that define each memory. Whether it’s the street art of a vibrant city or the solitude of a mountaintop sunrise, organized photos guide you through a comprehensive narrative, allowing you to relive the full spectrum of your adventures.

As you flip through these organized visuals, you’re not just recalling moments—you’re rekindling the same wonder, curiosity, and joy that you felt in those moments. The act of revisiting becomes an immersive experience, a portal that transports you to different parts of the world and into different versions of yourself.

Steps to Organize and Preserve Travel Photographs

Organizing and preserving your travel photographs is an art that not only safeguards your memories but also enhances your ability to relive them with clarity and emotion. This section outlines the crucial steps to effectively curate and maintain your visual journey.

Selecting Photos

Curating your collection of travel photographs isn’t about quantity; it’s about capturing the essence of each adventure in a select array of images. Here’s why this step is pivotal:

• Importance of Curating Photos to Capture the Essence of Each Trip: The act of curating involves sifting through your trove of photographs to identify those that encapsulate the heart of each trip. Curating enables you to condense the multifaceted experiences of your journey into a cohesive visual narrative. By selecting images that stand as representatives of your travel experience, you’re creating a curated gallery that reflects the soul of your explorations.
• Guidance on Choosing Images that Evoke Personal Connections: When curating, focus on the photographs that resonate on a personal level. These could be images that stir emotions, bring back specific memories, or encapsulate the unique aspects of a destination. It’s not about choosing the technically perfect shots, but rather those that encapsulate the magic and authenticity of your experiences.

Sort and Categorize

Organizing your selected travel photographs goes beyond mere arrangement—it’s about creating a structured framework that simplifies navigation and enhances your ability to relive your journeys.

• Explaining the Process of Creating Themed Categories for Systematic Organization: Imagine each category as a chapter within a story. Organize your images by themes such as “Landscapes,” “Cuisine,” “Architecture,” and “Cultural Encounters.” By categorizing your photographs, you’re creating a roadmap that allows you to revisit specific aspects of your travels with ease.
• Providing Examples of Potential Categories: Categories offer a sense of order amidst the diversity of your photographs. “Landscapes” might showcase breathtaking vistas, “Cuisine” could feature local delicacies, and “Cultural Encounters” might capture the essence of interactions with local people. These categories create a rich tapestry that forms the comprehensive narrative of your journeys.

Naming and Tagging

Assigning meaningful names and tags to your travel photographs isn’t just about labeling; it’s about enriching their context and enabling efficient retrieval.

• Detailing the Practice of Renaming Photos with Descriptive Titles: Renaming your photos from generic file names (e.g., DSC1234.jpg) to descriptive titles (e.g. Santorini_Sunset.jpg) enhances their individuality. These titles serve as a visual clue, providing insights into the content and setting of each photograph.
• Explaining How Metadata and Tags Enhance Searchability and Context: Beyond names, metadata and tags provide a deeper layer of context. They offer information about the date, location, and even emotions associated with the image. This information not only enriches your understanding but also facilitates effortless retrieval when searching for specific moments in your collection.

Safeguarding your precious travel memories against the unpredictability of technology and data loss is paramount. Backing up is not just an option; it’s a necessity to ensure the longevity of your visual journey.

• Stressing the Necessity of Multiple Backups for Safeguarding Against Data Loss: The digital realm can be precarious. Hardware failures, accidental deletions, and unforeseen mishaps can lead to irretrievable loss. Multiple backups, both on local devices and in the cloud, create layers of protection. This redundancy guarantees that your cherished memories remain intact, even in the face of technological hiccups.
• Providing Step-by-Step Instructions for Setting Up Backups on Various Platforms: Demonstrate the practicality of setting up backups on platforms like external hard drives, cloud storage services (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox), and even dedicated backup software. Step-by-step instructions empower readers with the tools to secure their photos effectively.

Creating Albums or Folders

Organizing your curated travel photographs into albums or folders adds a visual structure that complements the emotional narrative of your adventures.

• Walking Readers Through Organizing Photos into Coherent Albums or Folders: Guide readers through the process of arranging their photos into albums or folders. Explain how to create a system that mirrors the themes or categories you’ve established. Each album becomes a chapter within the larger book of your travels, allowing you to traverse your journey in a structured manner.
• Discussing the Benefits of a Chronological or Thematic Structure: Delve into the advantages of different organizational structures. A chronological approach provides a linear timeline of your travels, while a thematic arrangement offers instant access to specific aspects of your experiences. The choice between the two depends on personal preference and the story you wish to tell.

Photo Editing

Photo editing is more than just enhancing aesthetics; it’s about amplifying the emotional impact of your images, bringing them closer to the way you perceived the scene in the moment.

• Highlighting the Role of Post-Processing in Enhancing Visual Appeal: Photo editing isn’t about altering reality; it’s about enhancing the elements that already exist. Adjustments in lighting, color, and composition can elevate the visual impact of your photographs, making them closer to the memories you hold.
• Recommend Editing Tools Based on Beginner to Advanced Levels: Suggest a range of editing tools that cater to varying skill levels. For beginners, smartphone apps like VSCO or Snapseed offer user-friendly interfaces. Advanced users can explore software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop for more intricate adjustments. The goal is to empower readers to enhance their images in a way that resonates with their style.

Digital Photo Management Tools

The digital realm offers a plethora of tools designed to streamline the organization and preservation of your travel photographs. These tools not only simplify the process but also enhance your ability to interact with your visual memories.

• Introducing Readers to Various Photo Management Software: Familiarize readers with photo management software such as Adobe Lightroom, Google Photos, Apple Photos, and more. These platforms provide an organized environment for storing and accessing your images, serving as a hub for your visual journey.
• Highlighting Features like Tagging, Categorization, and Facial Recognition: Emphasize the features that these tools offer—tagging for easy retrieval, categorization for structured organization, and even facial recognition for identifying people in your photographs. These tools provide the technological edge that complements the emotional value of your memories.

Creating a Digital Album

Crafting digital albums is a modern way to weave your travel stories into an immersive narrative, enhancing the way you share and relive your experiences.

• Detailing the Process of Curating Digital Albums for Immersive Storytelling: Walk readers through the steps of curating digital albums. Explain how to arrange images in a sequence that tells a coherent story—a journey from the first photograph to the last. By creating an album, you’re providing your memories with a narrative structure that enhances their impact.
• Suggesting Platforms and Tools for Designing Interactive Albums: Recommend platforms and tools that allow readers to design interactive digital albums. These platforms enable the integration of captions, stories, and even multimedia elements, such as videos and music. The goal is to transport your audience into the heart of your adventures.

Print and Display

The tactile nature of printed photographs offers a unique and personal way to interact with your memories. Encourage readers to take their digital memories and transform them into tangible displays.

• Encouraging Readers to Transform Memories into Tangible Displays: Advocate the idea of taking your digital memories off the screen and into your physical environment. The act of printing and displaying photographs adds a personal touch to your living space, transforming it into a gallery of your journeys.
• Providing Options for Printing, Framing, and Arranging Photos Creatively: Offer a range of options for printing, from traditional photo prints to canvas or metal prints. Guide readers through the process of framing their images, suggesting creative arrangements that reflect their individual aesthetic. The result is a visual tapestry that connects their personal space with the wider world they’ve explored.

Journaling and Captions

While photographs capture the visual essence of your journeys, adding written context through journaling and captions enhances the depth and emotional resonance of your memories.

• Discussing the Value of Adding Written Context to Photographs: Explain how the marriage of words and images creates a richer narrative. When you add written context—whether it’s a simple caption or a detailed journal entry—you’re providing a gateway to the thoughts, emotions, and stories behind the photographs.
• Sharing Ideas for Integrating Travel Anecdotes and Reflections: Encourage readers to consider including anecdotes, reflections, and even snippets of conversations related to the photographs. This not only adds layers of storytelling but also invites others to step into the shoes of the traveler, experiencing the journey from their perspective.

Regular Maintenance

Organizing and preserving your travel photographs is not a one-time affair; it’s an ongoing process that ensures your collection remains accessible and manageable.

• Stressing the Importance of Continuous Upkeep to Prevent Photo Overload: Address the challenge of photo overload that can accumulate over time. Emphasize the need for regular maintenance to prevent the collection from becoming overwhelming, ensuring that each photograph maintains its significance within the larger narrative.
• Offering a Checklist for Periodic Organization, Editing, and Updating Backups: Provide a practical checklist that readers can follow to maintain their visual archives. This includes periodic organization—reviewing and categorizing new photographs, editing to enhance visual appeal, and updating backups to protect against unforeseen data loss.

In the realm of travel photography, the journey doesn’t end with the click of a shutter—it extends into the art of organizing and preserving. Your travel photographs are more than visual souvenirs; they are capsules of emotions, windows to memories that deserve to be cherished and relived. In this article, we embarked on a guided exploration of how to transform your collection of travel visuals into a curated gallery of experiences, emotions, and stories.

We started by recognizing the significance of organizing and preserving travel visuals. These photographs aren’t just static images; they are triggers for nostalgia, serving as portals that transport us back to moments that have shaped our lives. The act of revisiting organized photos is an immersion in the journey itself—an opportunity to relive the sights, sounds, and emotions that once enveloped us.

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Photo Albums

Relive every special moment with one-of-a-kind photo albums.

With any happy get-together, vacation, or special occasion, you’re likely to think, “I want to remember every bit of this!” That’s where personalized photo albums come in.

The best photo albums are the ones that capture everything from life-changing moments to behind-the-scenes bloopers you and your family will laugh about for years to come.

Whether it’s a large photo album that spans years or a small photo album that focuses on a single special day, you will love having all your amazing memories right at your fingertips.

Types & Sizes Of Photo Albums

The first question you should always ask yourself is what kind of photo album you want to create. Is your aesthetic more modern? Or are you drawn to brighter and more whimsical elements? Whatever your style is, we have a photo album design to match! 

Once you’ve chosen your design, it’s time to decide what size works best for your photo album. For smaller occasions, maybe you’ll want to go with a square, 8x8 size. For bigger occasions, perhaps a 10x10 or 11x8 photo album would work better for you. It’s all up to you! And, if you need help making the best photo album ever, you can also hand it off to our trusted team of Shutterfly designers with our Make My Book® Service. This photo album maker service keeps it easy for you — simply choose your album design and size and they’ll handle the rest. 

Covers & Finishes For Photo Albums

Make your photo album stand out with an amazing cover that gives your family and friends a sneak peek at what’s inside. Plus, the cover material matters when it comes to durability and aesthetic! Our soft cover photo album covers are great for easy flipping and our hard cover photo albums are great to make sure the cover stands the test of time (and toddlers). If you want a more polished look, you’ll love our premium leather cover instead. 

After you choose the cover, it’s all about the finishing touches. Choose the page layout that works best for your photos. Standard pages might do the trick but deluxe layflat pages are great for those landscape photos that span an entire spread. You can also upgrade the quality of your printing to ensure your photos are printed with smoother tones.

Scrapbook Photo Albums Made Easy

If you love making scrapbook albums, you’ll also fall in love with our collection of photo albums. There’s something very unique about adding your own personalized embellishments to a photo album, whether they’re online or with the scrapbooking material you have in your home. Luckily, Shutterfly allows you to add as many (or few!) embellishments to your photo albums as you like. Keep all of your own personal touches & keepsakes in mind in as you create your custom photo album and start getting excited for the finished product. 

Photo Albums To Keep Holiday Cards

The holidays are full of special moments every year whether it’s baking cookies with Grandma, celebrating at an ugly Christmas sweater party or simply enjoying quality time with family. Capture all of those moments in your personalized photo albums. Photo albums also work well to store holiday cards you receive every year. Simply design a photo album with those blank spots in mind and get creating. 

Wedding Photo Album Ideas

Our most luxurious option is our professional flush mount albums with 10 seamless spreads to choose from, ultra-thick pages and a leather cover. You can customize your album to your heart’s content or use our free Make My Album Service — our expert designers can do all the hard work and you can just sit back and wait for it to arrive. 

  Besides making a photo album to relive your special day, photo albums are also an awesome substitute for a guestbook at your wedding reception. It’s a great way to showcase all your beautiful engagement photography or even some favorite photos from your adventures over the years. Your family will love seeing them, too, and adding their own messages to the album. 

Baby Photo Albums

There are so many precious moments to capture in a baby’s first few years of life — keep them all organized with a collection of baby photo albums. Whether it’s a massive photo dump a year at a time or photo albums broken down by special milestones, all that matters is that you have a tangible, easy place to hold all their baby photos. Include special messages they’ll love reading when they’re older, along with dates, funny stories and beyond. Pro tip: For even easier creating, set up automatic upload on your Shutterfly App — from there you can organize by date, special occasions, silly faces and more.

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When it comes down to it, you don’t need to wait for a big life event to make personalized photo albums. Every part of your life deserves to be celebrated and captured from your home remodel and gardening transformation or an amazing concert you don’t want to forget. Our custom photo books work for you and your memories — no matter how big or small.

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Keep all of your most cherished memories in one place with a personalized photo album from Shutterfly. When you create a photo album with Shutterfly, you have the ability to customize every aspect of your photo book —  from the size and placement of your photos to the cover style and design of your album. You get to choose the look and feel that matches the sentiment of your photo album, whether it's a keepsake memory book of baby photos or a high-quality, leather photo album from your wedding day. Whether you're capturing professional photos or your own snapshots, personalized photo albums store the best memories.

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Customize your photo album from cover to cover to make a high-quality photo book that suits your style. Choose from a variety of covers and bindings, from softcover and hardcover photo books to one with premium layflat pages. Upgrade your book for special occasions with metallic cover accents or a beautiful leather cover. To tell your book's story, incorporate custom captions, pre-designed Ideas pages, and decorative embellishments. Choose your photo book's template style and size, upload your favorite photos , and start creating. It's simpler than scrapbooking, and your family and friends will love to flip through the pages of your one-of-a-kind photo album for years to come.

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100 Incredible Travel Photo Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure

By: Author Valerie Forgeard

Posted on Published: December 28, 2022  - Last updated: July 31, 2023

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Are you looking for creative ways to capture your travel memories? Whether you’re an experienced photographer or just starting, plenty of unique photo ideas will make your travel photos stand out from the rest.

From shooting at unusual angles and playing with perspective to finding exciting subjects, here are some great ideas and tips for taking beautiful and eye-catching vacation photos. So get ready to explore the world through your lens!

Landscape photography is an easy way to capture your travels and the beauty of nature.

When traveling, it can be difficult to find the time (or energy) to take a landscape photo. But if you have the opportunity, don’t miss it! Landscape photos are a great way to capture your trip’s incredible memories. Here are some great photo ideas that will help you keep fond memories of the different landscapes you encounter:

• Sunset over the sea
• Lighthouses
• The view from the top of a mountain
• Sunrise over the mountains
• Misty morning shots of a city skyline or a mountainside
• A rainbow after a thunderstorm
• The view from your hotel window
• A tree with leaves changing color in the fall
• An old building or structure that has been around for years
• A photo of a city skyline at sunset
• A picture with a landmark or other famous place in the background
• A full moon over a lake
• A street in a new city
• An old building with character that has been around for hundreds of years
• The landscape
• A lush green forest in spring
• A film location

When you’re traveling, don’t be afraid to take a selfie. It’s a great way to document your experiences and share them with everyone back home. Try out some of these photography ideas:

• A photo of you with a local friend
• A photo of the view outside your window
• Yourself at a tourist spot
• A photo of your reflection in the mirror
• A photo of you eating
• A selfie with a foreign language sign
• A photo of you in front of your window seat on an airplane
• A selfie with a statue of someone you admire
• A photo of yourself in front of a famous painting or sculpture
• A selfie with your favorite piece of street art or graffiti
• A selfie of you walking on the beach
• A selfie of you jumping into the water
• A photo of you having a drink at the airport
• A photo of you and your suitcase
• Selfie with a famous person you met on your trip
• Selfie in your hotel room
• Selfie while walking on the street
• A picture of you in front of a famous landmark
• Selfie with your favorite tourist attraction
• Selfie on a boat
• Selfie of you at a local event or concert
• Selfie with traditional clothes

Local Culture

Local culture is an essential indicator of a country’s identity. It’s essentially the way of life and habits of the people. It’s their way of thinking and acting that makes their country unique. Here are some ideas for travel photos that you can use to document the cultural side of your trip.

• The local color
• A poster of a local celebrity
• Architecture
• A photo in a museum or art gallery
• An animal you don’t see every day
• A photo of a local product purchased
• A local delicacy
• A selfie with a local statue
• A photo from a local market
• A photo of a festival or parade in the city
• A religious building
• A religious ritual or ceremony (if allowed)
• A local place to relax after a long day
• Local people in traditional dress (if approved)
• Local food stalls
• A local dance performance
• A local sports team playing a game
• Local transportation
• A game popular with the locals
• Cultural symbols

Capturing Moments

Capturing moments in photos is something I love to do. It’s a great way to express your feelings and emotions without having to say anything.

I used to make the mistake of not taking photos to live better in the present, but now I know that memory can fade, and now I love capturing moments in photos because it brings back all the beautiful memories from the past.

• Sailing and boating
• A photo of your tour guide showing you something
• A photo of a map (or screenshot of Google Maps) or directions that help you reach your destination
• Your plane is making its way through the clouds to your destination
• A surfer riding the waves at sunset
• Trying to catch a wave
• A hike in the rainforest
• A photo of you or friends jumping into a pool
• A photo of something that represents what it means to be from where you’re from
• A photo from inside a vehicle
• Photos while riding in cabs or busses
• A photo with someone who makes you happy, such as a friend, family member, or even your pet!
• A photo of your feet in the sand
• A photo of a street performer
• Your going away party
• The reflection of something in the water, like an animal or a tree
• An empty bus stop on a rainy day
• An empty street in the rain
• The terrace of a café on a sunny day

Creating a Social Impact

Traveling is about more than just seeing the sights and taking selfies. It’s about taking in your surroundings, learning about other cultures, and connecting with the people around you. And when you travel to a place that needs more attention, it’s even more important to spread that awareness. After all, travel isn’t just about exploring new places – it’s also an opportunity to contribute to the lives of the people you meet.

• A place destroyed by natural disasters.
• Plastic bottles on the beach
• Taking a photo of an endangered species
• A national park
• Unusual weather
• The local school that needs help
• Local charity (make sure the organization is reputable)
• Photo of your donation
• The entrance to an orphanage (don’t take pictures of children unless you have official permission to do so)
• A picture of an abandoned building or house
• An animal shelter
• Local vegetarian or vegan food
• Local wildlife
• Take a picture of yourself holding up a handwritten sign that says, “I believe in peace.”
• A CO2-reduced mode of transportation

What Makes a Good Travel Photo?

Whether you’re traveling alone or with friends, taking photos is a great way to document your trip.

The best travel photos are those that capture the natural beauty of your surroundings. Whether you’re traveling alone or with friends, taking photos on the road is a great way to document your trip.

Here are a few photography tips on how to capture beautiful images and make sure they look their best:

Shoot in Color Instead of Black and White

Color is more than just a pretty face. It’s also your best friend when it comes to travel photography, helping you capture the vibrancy of your surroundings and giving your vacation pictures a time frame as technology advances.

When you shoot in color, you have the ability to capture every detail and texture of a scene. You don’t have to worry about getting the perfect exposure or how the image will look on paper – you can just focus on capturing what you have in front of you and worry about the rest later.

Black and white photography, on the other hand, requires you to think about what makes an image work, because there’s no color to cover imperfections or distract from flaws in composition or subject matter. Rather than focusing on getting everything right in every shot, black-and-white photography requires you to analyze every element in the image to ensure that everything fits together seamlessly for maximum impact – whether it’s making sure that each subject is sufficiently separated from the others, or ensuring that there is enough contrast between light sources and shadows within a scene so that there are no unwanted distractions from what should be the focus of the image.

What makes black and white photos special is that black and white photos are timeless, while color photos can quickly look dated as technology advances. Some photographers even choose to convert their images to black and white after the fact, believing that it gives them more creative freedom than shooting in color.

Color is vibrant and eye-catching, but black and white can be just as impressive – if not more so – than its counterpart.

When Possible, Use Natural Light

When traveling and taking photos, it’s easy to get into the habit of shooting only when the sun is shining. But if you have the time, you should shoot with natural light as much as possible.

Natural light is softer than artificial light and gives your photos a more flattering look. It also makes your subjects look more natural and less posed.

If you don’t have much time or access to natural light, find a place with good artificial lighting. If you’re at a restaurant, ask if there are any empty seats where the light isn’t too bright or harsh. If there isn’t, move outside or around the corner to another area where the lighting is better than your current spot.

Experiment With Angles and Perspectives

Photography is about capturing the world around you. It’s not just about taking a photo, it’s about conveying your feelings and emotions. The best travel photos are the ones that show you a place from an angle or perspective you’ve never seen before. Experiment with different angles and perspectives to make your photos even more interesting – you may discover something new about a place that no one has noticed!

Don’t be afraid to get creative with your camera. Using filters and other effects can add life to your images, but remember that these are just tools, not rules. If something doesn’t work for you, don’t use it again!

A photo should tell a good story. When choosing where to shoot, look for areas where there are lots of exciting objects that you can include in the shot – a fountain or sculpture would be ideal. If there are no apparent subjects, look for patterns in architecture or street signs; these can make great subjects for photos!

Get Up Close and Personal With Your Subject

Zoom in to see the details of a flower, or zoom out to capture the scene of a busy cityscape.

Zooming in allows you to focus on one part of the image while leaving other parts out of focus. This can be very effective at isolating your subject from its surroundings and focusing the viewer’s attention on what matters most to you.

When photographing landscapes and scenery, use a wide-angle lens that shows large areas of the landscape in one shot. If you’re photographing small objects like flowers or insects, you should use a macro lens that allows you to take extreme close-ups that show intricate details of small objects like petals and leaves.

How to Share Your Travel Photos

We used to organize an evening with family and friends to share our travel experiences. Nowadays, everything is shared instantly. So if you’re a photography enthusiast, it’s time to start thinking about your next trip.

There are many ways to share your photos online. Here are some tips on how to show off your travel photos online:

Set Up an Online Gallery

Setting up an online gallery is the easiest way to show off your travel pictures. There are many services on the Internet, including Flickr and SmugMug. You can also use your website or blog to showcase your photos.

The purpose of an online gallery is to share your best shots with friends and family, as well as potential clients and employers. If you’re serious about becoming a professional photographer, it’s a good idea to create such a gallery, even if you don’t plan to charge money to view photos.

Use Social Media

If you don’t have much time and don’t mind strangers seeing your pictures, you can post them on social media. Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat are easy ways to share photos with friends. You can also post them on travel forums or blogs if you want feedback and advice from other travelers.

• On Facebook, simply upload your favorite travel photos to your Timeline and tag them with where they were taken. Your friends will see them in their news feeds over time – some may even like them or comment on them!
• On Instagram, use hashtags to link your Instagram photo to other images from the exact location (e.g., “#paris”). This way, people can search for images related to their destination and find yours too!
• If you use Snapchat, create a story that lasts 24 hours so people can view a series of snaps together without having to keep going back to old snaps. If you’re on Twitter or Tumblr, try posting updates in real time by sharing photos with your followers every few minutes (or seconds!). This is fun for both sides because it creates a sense of excitement for what’s happening!

Create a Blog

A blog is one of the most effective ways to show off your travel memories of the best places you’ve been and the amazing people you’ve met, while detailing your trip. Nowadays, blogs are easy and intuitive to create and can be used to showcase your best shots from around the world.

Blogs are also great for sharing your experiences with others, such as advice on what to do or not do when visiting a particular place or region. For example, if you’ve been to Australia several times and know the best places to go, why not share some tips about those places on your blog? You might even want to share some stories about your experiences there!

Another reason blogging can be beneficial is the opportunity to connect with people who have traveled to similar places. This is especially important if you want to connect with like-minded people from around the world with similar interests.

The first step is to choose a platform on which to create your blog. There are many options, like WordPress or Tumblr, but they all offer similar features. The next step is to choose a template that fits your style and needs.

You can also use free websites like Weebly or Squarespace, which allow you to create a beautiful website without any coding knowledge.

A great way to showcase your photos is to use a grid layout, where each image fills an entire column or row. This way, users can see each travel photo without having to scroll down a lot, which makes browsing photos much easier.

Another good option is to add captions under each travel photo so viewers can read what’s happening in each image or why you chose it as one of your favorites.

Create a Physical Travel Photo Album With Your Favorite Photos

A physical travel photo album of your favorite photos is a great way to showcase your photos, especially for those who don’t use the internet, like older people.

It’s also a great way to preserve your memories and share them with family and friends. Or maybe you want to stay offline to protect your privacy.

You can create a photo book at home or hire someone to create it. Many companies offer a photo book service where the book is designed and printed for you.

You can also design a photo book yourself at home or hire someone to create it. Many companies offer a photo book service where they design and print the book for you.

Here are some tips on how to create a physical photo album:

• Select your favorite travel photos from your collection . It’s better to start with fewer photos than too many, because it can be difficult to choose which vacation photos to put in an album.
• Select your favorite photos in terms of quality and content – this will ensure that all the images go well together. For example, if you’re creating a vacation album, all the pictures should have been taken during that road trip so they have similar backgrounds and lighting conditions.
• Create a theme for your album (e.g., “vacation,” “family portrait,” “friends”). If you give yourself guidelines for what kind of photos you need, it’ll be easier for you to choose good photos from your collection.
• Consider adding captions or short descriptions next to each photo . These little extras make the album more personal and interactive – perfect if it’s intended as a gift!

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