Photo Books

Photo book albums are easy to create in as few as four simple steps: Upload your photos, Position the images, Add text and embellishments, Review and place your order.

First, choose the photos you'd like to preserve in beautiful printed form. Select images directly from Facebook/Instagram, or upload them from your phone or computer.

You can position the photos in several ways, depending on personal preference. However, one of the easiest ways to ensure a professional-looking design and reduce the time involved is to use the auto-fill tool to scale and position your photos automatically.

Next, you may add various additional design details to help further personalize your album. Captions can even be customized from several font and color choices for that perfect finish to suit almost any occasion. When you're happy with the finished album, you can review it one last time before placing the order for delivery or in-store collection. Same-day printing is available for select designs.

Ultimately, what makes the best photo books can be highly personal and may depend heavily on the particular occasion. An album for a graduation or retirement, for example, may benefit from a hardcover and a more formal design to give it a premium look and feel. Layflat photo albums are often one of the best options for displaying family memories or wedding photos because they offer a panoramic view of larger images. They also look great spread open on a coffee table or mantel. Whatever design you choose, consider decorating it with colors and designs that match the event. If it's for a more personal occasion, such as an anniversary or a friend's birthday, writing heartfelt captions for each photo might be a nice touch. Pair the photo book with other personalized gifts to impress that special someone.

While some photo books can be created online and picked up at your local CVS later on that very day, other variations may require some time to ship, with delivery offered in 1-2 weeks.

Costs vary, depending on your design, the type of cover and the size of the photo book, starting from affordable rates for small books and custom soft-cover albums with smooth semigloss paper. Costs scale with the size of the album, though a hardcover is also a little extra. Many consider this small added cost to be worthwhile to help protect the album and ensure it lasts many years.