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Even though most of my photo book examples include young children, I want my inspirational lessons to motivate everyone to print their photos. 

Earlier this summer my kids received a package from GG (their grandmother). When they opened it up, it was a photo book of their visit to see their cousins. My mom used photos from our trip and made a really fun photo book so my kids could remember the fun they had. 

I asked my mom if she’d be willing to share her insight into making a photo book for her grandkids. I hope you enjoy this post and realize that photo books do not have to be all encompassing, documenting every part of your year. It can also document a family weekend get-away! 

I started making very simple photo books just with phone camera pictures and other pictures.  My advice to others is…start small!  I started with my granddaughter. I gathered pictures from various sources.  Some were pictures that I had and then I ventured to Facebook posts of others that knew her. Then I used these family pictures to create a memory of family moments.
I’ve created several picture books for my grandchildren. What I’ve learned is that I find more tools with each book that I make.  In my most recent photo book, I learned how to edit photos within the design program, crop photos and change the font on the page. With each book they are just a little more sophisticated.
It’s so much fun creating moments!  Jump in!!

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