Finding or Creating Great Photo Albums
With digital cameras today, we have many options for preserving and sharing our photos including: online photo sharing sites, digital photo albums, and picture frames among others.
These options can be convenient, space saving, and an excellent backup for digital photos, but there's nothing like having a printed photograph in your hands. Picture frames are great for portraits of loved ones that you want present and on display at all times but traditional photo albums are generally the best option for the rest.
Use the table of contents below to find what you want on this page quickly.
The Advantages of Photo Albums
Although sometimes shunned as being somewhat time consuming to create or perhaps a bit of a space hog, photo albums have a number of positive traits that make them a good choice even in the face of some great digital competition.How to Choose a Photo Album
Certainly, photo albums come in many designs. Which cover is most appropriate depends on the purpose for the album and the personality of the owner. Wedding albums certainly differ from typical family photo albums, and baby photo albums are distinctly unique.Ringed photo albums and those with posts offer the best ability to expand the album while spiral bound albums and those with book-like binding are often attractive and durable.
There are however more critical things to consider; the materials used in the construction of the photo album itself determine how well your photographs will survive over time.
Laying Out Your Photo Album
There are many ways of designing a photo album and only a few rules to observe.Learn More About Making a Photo Album
Get the Design Ideas You Need
How To Make a Photo Album
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009) 
Make Your Own Digital Photo Scrapbook: How to Turn Your Digital Photos into Fun for All Your Friends and Family
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Software to Help Create Photos for Your Album
Corel Photo Album 7 Deluxe
Amazon Price: $25.87 (as of 07/06/2009)
Zoom Album Three 3x3" Photo Covers Kit
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Epson StoryTeller Photo Book Creator - 8in x 10in (20 pages)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
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Corel Photo Album 6 Deluxe [OLD VERSION]
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GSP Photo Albums & Frames Craft Projects
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Storing Your Photo Album
Once your photographs are safely mounted in your photo album you will be determining where to store the album. Just a few quick tips can help assure the safety of your photos:How to Create a Photo Album
For Those Who Prefer the Digital Method
Baby Photo Album
Pearhead Side Photo Album Blue
Amazon Price: $18.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Gund My Family Photo Album
Amazon Price: $14.53 (as of 07/06/2009)
Carters B Is For Boy Large Photo Album
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Elegant Baby Photo Album- ABC
Amazon Price: $26.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Carter's Sweet Baby Girl Large Photo Album
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Bound Photo Albums
Pioneer Full Size Post Bound, Clear Pocket Photo Album with Memo Area, holds 300 4" x 6" Photos 3 Up, Solid Color Cover with Gold Trim, Black.
Amazon Price: $13.75 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pioneer Expressions Series Bound Mini Photo Album, Random Designer Style Color Covers with Magnetic Closure Strap, Holds 36 4" x 6" Photos, 1 Per Page.
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
CR Gibson Heritage Fashion Wasabi Post-bound Magnetic Page Photo Album
Amazon Price: $21.97 (as of 07/06/2009)
Virginia Tech Hokies Photo Album
Amazon Price: $35.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Wedding Photo Album
Wedding Expressions Photo Album - White
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
CR Gibson Precious Platinum Bound Photo Journal Album
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Wedding Photo Album
Amazon Price: $15.56 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kleer-Vu Photo / Memo Wedding Album with Window, Daisy Suede Window Collection, Ivory, Holds 300 4" x 6" Photos, 3 Per Page.
Amazon Price: $17.50 (as of 07/06/2009)
EK Success EKWAL03 12"x12" White Pearl Elegance Album
Amazon Price: $47.20 (as of 07/06/2009)
Embossed Photo Albums
Medici Italian Leather Photo Album / Wedding Album / Scrapbook, Embossed Art, 9.5x12"
Amazon Price: $89.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kleer-Vu Photo / Memo Album, Leather Embossed Leaf Collection, Black, Holds 300 4" x 6" Photos, 3 Per Page.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Art-Nouveau Leather Photo Album, Wedding Album, Scrapbook, Green and Gold Accent, Gift Boxed, 9.5x12"
Amazon Price: $279.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Embossed paper photo album (Set of 18) - Baby Shower Gifts & Wedding Favors
Amazon Price: $55.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Embossed Filigree Wedding Photo Album - Cream
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Kids Photo Album
Gund My Family Photo Album
Amazon Price: $14.53 (as of 07/06/2009)
Sassy Who Loves Baby Photo Book
Amazon Price: $5.20 (as of 07/06/2009)
Cat Lover's Photograph Album (Photo Album)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Postbound Album 8"x8" - School
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Whoozit Photo Album
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Antique Look Photo Albums
Antique Early Victorian Red Velvet Photo Album w/ Brass Corners and Latch "Patented June 6, 1882"
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
3½×5 Petralite Antique Cherry Photo Album w/50 4×6 Inserts - Flowers & Swirls
Amazon Price: $17.85 (as of 07/06/2009)
3½×5 Petralite Antique Blue Photo Album w/50 4×6 Photo Inserts
Amazon Price: $17.85 (as of 07/06/2009)
3½×5 Petralite Antique Cherry Photo Album w/50 4×6 Inserts - Roses on Trellis
Amazon Price: $17.85 (as of 07/06/2009)
Photo Albums - Flip-Style with Pedestal, Fleur de Lis Design and Dark Cherry and Antique Gold Finish (Set of 3 , 1 of each designs) From CBK Home
Amazon Price: $76.79 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hand Made Look Photo Album
Genuine Leather Field Photo Album - Hand made in the USA, Dark Brown / Saddle
Amazon Price: $50.34 (as of 07/06/2009)
Bookworks / Books, Memery and Photo Albums Made By Hand
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
12" X 11" Hand Made Baby Girl Photo Album
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Sweet Dreams Fairy Baby Photo Box and Album
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Genuine Leather Journey Photo Album - Stores 100 4x6 Photos, Saddle
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Leather Photo Album
Deluxe Leather Photo Album - Stores 300 Pictures, Black
Amazon Price: $28.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pomegranate Frank Lloyd Wright Leather Photo Album
Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
European Leather Photo Album with Archival, Acid Free Paper, Burgundy
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Burgandy Leather Photo Album
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Set of 3 Leather Photo Albums - Each Holds 200 Photos, Burgundy
Amazon Price: $36.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Flip Photo Albums
Malden Live-Laugh Wooden Flip Photo Album, 4-by-6-Inch, Black
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Starry Nights/Sunny Days Flip Photo Album
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Brushed silver EZ-FLIP tabletop album by Malden
Amazon Price: $11.50 (as of 07/06/2009)
Family Alumina Flip Photo Album
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Prinz Dakota, Flip Photo Album, Holds 48 4" x 6" Photos, 1 Per Page, Black Wood Covers
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Ringed Photo Albums
Pioneer Classic 3 Ring Photo Album with Assorted Colored Covers, Holds 504 4" x 6" Photos, 3 Per Page.
Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
CR Gibson Heritage Fashion Midnight Deluxe Three-ring Photo Album
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Piel 3-Ring Photo Album Binder (Saddle)
Amazon Price: $70.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
MBI Library Collection 3 Ring Photo Album with Solid Color Cover with Gold Trim, Holds 400 4" x 6" Photos, 5 Per Page, 3 Horizontal and 2 Vertical
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
John Paul II 3-ring Binder Photo Album
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Spiral Bound Photo Album
Pioneer Bi-Directional Spiral Bound Photo Album, Solid Color Bay Blue Covers with Gold Trim, Holds 300 4" x 6" Photos, 3 Per Page
Amazon Price: $12.50 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pioneer Bi-Directional Spiral Bound Photo Album, Designer Mulberry Covers, Holds 300 4" x 6" Photos, 3 Per Page
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Old-fashioned Photo Album, Spiral bound, 8 2-sided sheets, 11.25" x 9.25", Sealed in protective plastic
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Prat Classic, Spiral Bound Presentation Book with Twenty 8" x 10" Archival Sheet Protectors, Cover Color: Black. #142
Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pocket Photo Albums
Digital Foci PAD-280 Deluxe OLED 2.8-Inch Pocket Album Digital photo viewer (Red)
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/06/2009)
Canon Create-Your-Own Photo Album, Pocket Sized, 3 x 3 Inches (0041B009)
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
200-Pocket Bi-Directional Photo Album, BDP-246
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Talking Pictures Pocket Photo Album
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Photo Album, Space Saver -- Assorted Color, 72 Slip-in Pockets
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hannah Montana Photo Album
Disney Hannah Montana Photo Album
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Hannah Montana the Movie Photo Album With Poster
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Disney Hannah Montana Photo Album
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Nascar Photo Album
Nascar Album 12x12: Logo
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 07/06/2009)
Wood Photo Albums
Photo Album in Mahogany Wood
Amazon Price: $65.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Briar Wood Photo Album Standard
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Umbra Soma Series Natural Wood Cover Photo Album with Imitation Leather Spine & Front Cover Aluminum 4" x 4" Photo Window, for 160 4" x 6" 2-Up
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
CHERRY WOOD WOODEN FAMILY PHOTO ALBUM W/ PICTURE FRAME
Amazon Price: $11.45 (as of 07/06/2009)
4x6 Photo Albums
Memories Bookbound Photo Album, Black
Amazon Price: $13.17 (as of 07/06/2009)
Heart Brag Book - Red (4x6")
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
4x6 80-Pockect Brag Book Photo Album (Assorted Colors)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Biggest Little Album, A4-100 4X6 100 Pocket Photo Album
Amazon Price: $1.94 (as of 07/06/2009)
4x6 PHOTO ALBUM 36PKT MEMORIES
Amazon Price: $3.09 (as of 07/06/2009)
5x7 Photo Albums
Pioneer 5x7 Mini Photo Album, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $2.65 (as of 07/06/2009)
Professional 5x7 BLACK Slip-in Wedding/Parent Photo Album holds 20 photos
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Malden Bundle of Joy Embroidered Photo Album, Multi
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Marshall Slip-In Photo Album 5x7 15 Page Black
Amazon Price: $115.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
5x7 Prints Leather "Brag Book" Photo Album
Amazon Price: $55.00 (as of 07/06/2009)
Photo Album Pages
Photo Album Corners
3M Scotch Photo Corners Self Adhesive 250/Box, Clear
Amazon Price: $3.29 (as of 07/06/2009)
Pioneer Premium Photo Corners, Black
Amazon Price: $2.25 (as of 07/06/2009)
Canson Photo Corners 240/Package, Black Matte
Amazon Price: $3.70 (as of 07/06/2009)
Clear Photo Mounting Squares, Double Face, Acid Free, Self Stick, 400/Box (XRN27400) Category: Dry Film and Tape
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
Pioneer 250 Count Self-Adhesive Clear Photo Corners
Amazon Price: $1.39 (as of 07/06/2009)
Photo Albums: Was this page helpul? Let us know!
jaye3000 wrote...
Awesome lens~ one of my favorite things to do. Mine do need spiffing up, have a lot of loose photos just stashed in them. Thanks for the lens!
Posted June 23, 2009
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Posted November 02, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
I have oodles and oodles of photo albums that I recently dug through to digitize several pictures for ChefKeem's project. It brought back tons of memories -- which there was an easy way to have all those pictures converted to digital. Time consuming.
Posted October 23, 2008
flowergardener wrote...
OMG! Lots of cool themed photo albums! Glad to know I did something right by storing mine in my closet, (although that wasn't the intention) he-he-he!
Posted August 25, 2008
bbug wrote...
I have been getting some of my photo albums in order, it is fun to look at the old photos.
Posted July 29, 2008
Joan4 wrote...
great information! I have boxes and boxes of photos. I need to get busy now!
Posted July 29, 2008
RichLeigh wrote...
Nice work, very well laid out and all the information here has been very clearly presented! Really enjoyed the lens.
Posted July 28, 2008
eccles1 wrote...
I needed this thank you!
I'll lensroll it now that I know how!
Posted July 01, 2008
Introduction: bragaboutbooks.
The Advantages of Photo Albums: beeep.
How to Choose a Photo Album: jepoycamboy.
Laying Out Your Photo Album: striatic.
Storing Your Photo Album: absolutwade.
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