Whatever your personal tastes and however you plan to use them, photo books are an ideal way to keep summer memories alive.
Maybe you’re planning a cross-continental motorcycle trip this summer. Or maybe you’re taking the kids on their first-ever camping trip. Or, maybe your only plans are to set up the hammock in the backyard and watch the kids hurl themselves down a Slip N’ Slide. In any case, you have absolutely no reason not to commemorate your summer in photographs. Anyone who has ever been to this blog knows the official Photolab opinion on the matter: a true-blue photography lover should always be on the lookout, not only for the obviously magical photo-op, but also to capture the magnificence of everyday minutiae. Summertime, with its beautiful weather and loads of activity, offers these kinds of moments on an almost daily basis.
However, the moments you’ve captured aren’t going to mean much in the long run if you’re just going to keep them stored away somewhere on a hard drive or in the cloud. Print them out and share them, for goodness sake! Isn’t that the whole purpose of photography in the first place? And when it comes to sharing, few things are better suited for it than photo books from the Photolab.
Photo books have been the subject of past posts here (and here) on the Photoblog, so with the details about them already well-covered, here is a brief summary of the main reasons why everyone should commemorate their summer memories with photo books:
They make great coffee table books. Photo books are available in plenty of size and colour options to match any decor and personal taste, from custom-designed colours to premium leather hardcovers. As a conversation piece photo books are unmatched, and best of all, they allow you to relive your summer every time you sit down on your sofa.
Photo books make the perfect gift. They capture the magic of an entire season almost instantly, which is why they’re ideal to give to relatives far and near. But this also makes them perfect for a lesser-known application;
Why not use them for back-to-school reports? When back-to-school rolls around in September, it’s almost inevitable that the kids will be assigned the ol’ “Report on my Summer Vacation.” A customized softcover photo book will help them knock it out of the park. Hey, when those happy faces come racing home with their first A’s of the year, you’ll know who to thank. That’s right…the Photolab.
They’re easy to build and customize, so no two are ever the same. Build them at the Photolab kiosk, or download and install the easy-to-use software on your Mac or PC, and when you’re finished send it directly to the Photolab for printing with a click.
They’re a great way to create an archive of all your summers, for your family or even just for yourself. Of all the handy uses for photo books, this is most likely the one you’ll be most grateful for as years go by. Again, hard copies have a distinct advantage over digital files in this regard; they’re tangible, easily accessible for everyone, and the best way to enjoy a shared experience. When you can look at a stack of photo books that represents five, ten (or perhaps even more) years’ worth of summers, you’ll be glad you took a few minutes at the end of each season for the sake of building a lifetime’s worth of memories.
