CREATE MEANINGFUL H O W T O PHOTOBOOKS PHOTOS I bet you take hundreds if not thousands of photos a year. PHOTOS They are mostly of things you love PHOTOS They are mostly of things you love like your kids CREATE Lets take these precious photos off your hard drive and create something tangible . . . CREATE Lets take these precious photos off your hard drive and create something tangible . . . because hard drives fail (knock on wood) F A I L CREATE Lets take these precious photos off your hard drive and create something tangible . . . or it could be a thing of the past (think vhs) X 5 ELEMENTS Let's explore 5 elements that makes photo books meaningful and how to make it last for generations. 01 PHOTOS T E L L M Y S T O R Y Whats the story I want to tell? What do I want to remember and feel again? 01 PHOTOS T E L L M Y S T O R Y Use 1 image to make a point 01 PHOTOS T E L L M Y S T O R Y Or a collage to show details 02A D D TEXT Use the text boxes in the book making software to tell more about my story 02A D D TEXT Use the text boxes in the book making software to tell more about my story 02A D D TEXT Use quotes . . . Famous quotes from wise people Quotes about your kids Cute things your kids said 02A D D TEXT Include things you want to remember 02A D D TEXT Include time reference 02A D D TEXT Maybe write a letter 02A D D TEXT Here are some more photo book ideas and examples SHOW ME MORE IDEAS >> 03 MAKE IT LAST This is something I want to share with my grandchildren one day. Make it durable so it'll last 03 MAKE IT LAST Make a HARDCOVER book 03 MAKE IT LAST Upgrade to thicker paper 03 MAKE IT LAST All these upgrades are affordable and worth it. This is an heirloom photo book, remember? All these upgrades are affordable and worth it. 04DISPLAY THEM Photos are meant to be seen and shared. 04DISPLAY THEM Display them on your coffee table Put it on the photo ledge beside your other art work 05STORE IT WELL When the books are not on display, be sure to store it well. 05STORE IT WELL When the books are not on display, be sure to store it well. Lay it flat Keep them in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight LIKE THIS PRESENTATION? Visit this blog post for 5 meaningful photo book ideas And I just might have a coupon for my favourite photo book company =) SHOW ME MORE IDEAS >> HAPPY BOOK MAKING! I'm a memory keeper, chocolate eater and a kale chip maker. On the blog, youll find lots of fun ideas to help you connect and bond with your children. There are fun crafts and activities for you and your kids to create new experiences with. There are healthy snacks to keep you nourished. There are photo tips so you could take great pictures of you and your children together. And if you need parenting insights, Ill share my journey with you. SEE THE BLOG >> About Amy and The Connection We Share