We are taking more pictures than
ever—from school and sporting
events throughout the years, to
summer holidays, family vacations,
reunions and weddings. Without a
doubt, the ubiquitous digital camera
has made it easier than ever to
capture hundreds, even thousands of
pictures of these cherished
moments. Hard drives of digital
photo folders make the perfect
treasure trove for creating meaningful Valentine’s Day gifts.

Photos are often a popular choice, and with many beautiful frames to
choose from—even digital photo frames—it’s easy and economical to
create a gift that will truly be cherished.

Take memory-keeping to the next level

Each photo is just one part of the story. Photo books take the gift of
memories to the next level by offering a way to take these pictures and
tell a complete story that you remember and share forever.

It’s easy to create photo books online by adding your own digital
images from your computer—similar to a photo album or scrapbook,
but printed on archival quality papers and bound in a beautiful
hardcover book.

Plus you can greatly enhance your story when you add a few simple
words, anecdotes and phrases to your book. With a small bit of text, a
photo book transforms into a beautiful gift of memories that enriches
and retells the stories collected throughout a lifetime.

Keep it simple

Don’t worry about adding words to every single picture in your book.
You certainly have the option of telling the whole story in as much detail
as you wish. It can be as simple as naming who is in a photo, what is
going on, or when and where a photo was taken. A quote from a friend
or brief anecdote also make terrific additions.

Another quick and easy option is to add a brief label or
one-word reminder to a set of photos. For example, in a travel
book, you might add “Bon Voyage” to a page with photos of
your family leaving for a trip. For a book of a child’s first year,
you might add “Milestones in the Making” for a page that shows
baby’s first steps, first birthday cake, first haircut, and so on.

Focus on the elements that will help you remember those
moments behind the scenes and what made them so special. Not
every photograph needs a caption. Fill in just enough to make
your story come to life. Just have fun and imagine the reaction
when your gift is opened. EK