An ancillary benefit to designing photo books is to live vicariously through my client’s lives. And the C Family in Indiana is no exception. I have to admit my jealousy over the travels this family took in 2013. Last summer, they loaded up in a RV and traveled across the country. It looked like an absolute blast.

Working on her family photo book reminded me of one of my favorite trips out west as a child. Many years ago, my sister, brother, and I were marooned in the back of a station wagon for what seemed like days. But the agony of being cramped and hot was worth it once we finally arrived at Yellowstone.

I love the idea that I’m helping to preserve these memories of their 2013 trip by placing them in a photo book. Of course, that was only one part of their year. The entire book actually documents a Project 365 – a photograph taken every single day of 2013.

Using the Day # / 365 was an important detail I included in the design. It was the only caption or title throughout the entire book. I did not designate the months, places, or events. Only the day the photo was taken.

This was a monumental project and one that I know my client will treasure years from now. The simple, elegant design of this photo book allows her photos to shine.

11×8

270 pages

Hardcover Linen with Dust Jacket