Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space Mini Edit: Why Making Photo Books is Delightful
Oct 6, 2025
Christine shares her delightful experiences in creating photo books for her kids. She emphasizes the joy found in candid moments and encourages focusing on a limited time frame for sourcing photos. Discover how she made the process collaborative by inviting family contributions, enhancing the project’s emotional depth. Interestingly, she highlights a growing trend among kids rediscovering the charm of printed photos. Tune in to explore the beauty of everyday memories and the unexpected joys of making keepsakes.
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First Photo Books After A Digital Hiatus
- Christine made two photo books this year for her kids after twenty years of not making any since digital photos proliferated.
- She created a 6x6 album for Violet and a birthday book for Laurel and found the process unexpectedly lovely.
Process Over Product
- The process of making photo books mattered more than the final product in creating connection and delight.
- Sourcing photos from a manageable period made the project feel joyful instead of overwhelming.
Limit The Time Frame
- Stick to a short, specific time frame to make photo book creation doable and enjoyable.
- Use seasonal or one-year windows instead of trying to reorganize your entire photo archive.