We've partnered with Shutterfly to share why its easy-to-create photo books are perfect for bringing all types of memories to life.
Photo books allow us to capture life's most special, and often fleeting, moments forever. While weddings, birthdays, and graduations might come to mind first when thinking of special occasions, there are so many other mini milestones that can (and should) be cemented in print.
From a friends' weekend getaway to your pandemic baking project, we've compiled a few out-of-the-ordinary occasions that would be worthy of a page-turning photo book. Keep scrolling to get some inspiration, then use Shutterfly's simplified system to start designing your own personalized photo book.
Your Summer Outfit Collection
After a year of hibernation in tie-dye sweatsuits and athleisure galore, it seems everyone is pulling out their best 'fits for summer. Rather than letting an outfit become a one-and-done situation, make it one for the books — literally. From your night-out looks to a collection of picnic-worthy nap dresses, you can give every outfit the spotlight it deserves.
The Friends' Weekend Getaway
Whether it's a bachelorette party in Nashville or a just-for-fun friends' weekend in Austin, uploading a few select photos to social media isn't the only way to commemorate the trip. Rather than letting those selfies sit in your camera roll, create a customized book packed with photos. Design a spread for all the times you said "cheers," another for all the delicious eats, and maybe one for the sightseeing tours. PS: the photo book would also make a great thank-you gift for bridesmaids.
A National Park Road Trip
There's nothing more memorable than a summer road trip with the family. Capture all of those van-life moments in print: the picturesque park views, the retro rest stops, and even the kids passed out in the car. You'll look back on the trip and cherish the memories made on the road together.
Proud Plant-Parent Moments
If you've graduated from keeping a plant alive to having an entire garden in your living room, you're now the ultimate plant parent. Indulge in your love of all things greenery with a photo book of your most-loved plants. Whether it's your fig tree's first leaf, a pot upgrade, or budding orchids, there are so many milestones for plant parents to appreciate.
Your Kids' 2021 Finger-Painting Collection
Turn your kids' mini masterpieces into a coffee-table-worthy photo book. Upload pictures of their paintings over the past year to Shutterfly, pick a matching layout (we love this colorful one), then add fun embellishments to show off their work. Don't forget to order extra copies — it's the perfect holiday gift for grandparents!
The Big Stay-at-Home Baking Project
If you're anything like us, you probably spent the early days of the pandemic proofing dough and baking bread. Yes, the days of flour-covered aprons might be over, but you can still reflect on your proudest bakes. Maybe it's a layout to show off your baby sourdough starter that helped to create endless loaves or a collection of recipe cards passed down through generations. Whatever images you choose, this photo book will deserve a spot on the kitchen cookbook stand.
