A step-by-step guide to planning big Photo BooksA step-by-step guide to planning big Photo BooksHome » DIY Craft » A step-by-step guide to planning big Photo BooksA step-by-step guide to planni...So you’ve decided to start a Photo Book (yay!) but you’ve also realised you’ve got quite a lot of photos to sort through and then a whole book to design… That’s why we thought we should tell you a bit more about our credit option for Photo Books and what you can achieve in the 3 months you have to create. What is credit? The simple answer: more time and better value. We want you to get the most out of your Photo Book (as they last for a very long time!) and with credit you get up to 3 months to create a masterpiece. We thought this is the right amount of time to spend putting your Photo Book together as a fun side project. Credit also gives you better value on your purchase per page, so you can get cracking on your creation with the knowledge that you bagged yourself a bargain book. Initial planning & preparation Before you get lost in your photo albums it’s a good idea to have a think about the logistics of your book. If you’re a whizz at staying organised (or just want a clear plan of what you’re doing) then you may want to write your ideas down. Start your plan by thinking about: Who is it for? Is it needed for a particular date? What style would you like? (formal, decorative, simple, etc.) How many photos (roughly) do you have? Which Photo Book are you interested in? There are many ways you can organise photos in your book. Here are some that we’d suggest: Chronological Events/occasions People Places Try and create a rough plan by section (this will make it easier to pick up where you left off when you work on it): e.g. Photo Book about your dog Puppy years 2010-2012 (30 photos) Treat-thieving teens 2012-2015 (45 photos) Golden oldie years 2015-2020 (40 photos) www.simk.us What kind of planner are you? Everyone likes to work differently on creative projects and will have different requirements, so we’ve put together 3 plans to fit different timeframes and paces! All the time in the world plan Relaaaaax with plenty of time to get a solid plan mapped out before you start. Spend some more time getting to know our online editor, so it’s super easy to add your photos later. Month 1 Relax and take time with your initial plan Get used to using our online editor/different layouts – have a play around with a page, resizing photos and reordering pages Scan any photos you have as hard copies onto your computer Upload photos to Photobox Month 2 Organise your albums online Choose page layouts – this will help you work out how many photos you might want to add to each section Start adding photos to your book by section Month 3 Continue adding photos if needed Add captions, dates or comments Choose themes/borders 1 week to add the final touches An old woman holding a family photo album looks out through the window, lost in her memories. Chop and change plan Can’t quite make up your mind about your Photo Book? No problem. We’ve got a plan that’s made for a quick turnaround if you want to start again. Month 1 Plan out your answers to the initial questions Scan and upload photos to your Photobox account Begin choosing layouts for your pages using your plan as a guide Month 2 Changed your mind? Change your book or page layouts to get yourself back on track by using our Easy Create option Start setting out your photos on each page Add any text and themes/borders 3 days to add finishing touches Woman in bed arranging travel photos 1 month blitz plan Let’s go, go, go! If you have a good idea of what you want and a date you need your book for then this plan is perfect for you. Week 1 Plan out your book Scan any photos you have as hard copies Week 2 Upload and organise your photos into albums Week 3 Choose layouts for each page according to your plan – use our ‘shuffle layouts’ option to save yourself some time and get some ideas! Start dropping photos into your book Week 4 Finish adding any last photos Add text and themes/borders Spend a day doing final checks to make sure you’re happy Once you’ve selected the right plan for you, you’re ready to get started. Remember, you have up to 3 months with credit to create your Photo Book, so take your time and enjoy it! Last modified: 32months ago TAGS: More from the blogChristmas gifts for grandparentsChristmas gifts for parentsHow to take better Christmas photosChristmas gifts for grandparentsChristmas gifts for parentsHow to take better Christmas photosyou might also like You might also like How to take better Christmas photosTAGS: ChristmasThe best Christmas markets across EuropeTAGS: ChristmasThe best homemade advent calendar ideasTAGS: ChristmasShop with us Join our community Sign up to our newsletterOur customers rate us