I know many people love to make photo books of their trip. I don't know all the different programs, I am only familiar with shutterfly and My memories suite. Hands down for creativity and flexibility and so easy to use is my memories suite. $40 to download the software. If you want more info, please pm me and I can get you started. I do not work for the company or get anything in return, just like to help and I have been doing scrapbooks for many, many years. After creating the book, I have shutterfly print it. Love the quality of their books.
Here is an example of what you can do. This was the second album I made using the software.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
7797 posts
I just create mine through Costco’s options and sometimes wait a few weeks to see if they will have a sale. The hardest part for me is deciding which photos are NOT going to be included in the final draft!
Posted by
San Diego, California
5597 posts
I make mine thru Costco, also, and love their 12"x12" glossy option, as the book can lay flat when opened.
I also have a personal rule: review and edit photos each night , and keep no more than 40 per day, so that the project doesn't become a huge monster. With good internet, I download those 40 photos off to Costco each night, but often the signal isn't strong enough.
Safe travels!
Posted by
Atlanta
2510 posts
diveloonie,
I clicked on the link you included and it wanted me to sign in. I don't have an account with google.
I will check out My memories suite. I have started a Shutterfly book but haven't finished it.
Also I might check into Costco's options.
I agree I need to delete photos everyday and I like the idea of no more than 40 per day. I'm leaving on a trip next week for Israel - 9 days on the ground with 2 travel days. I will aim for no more than 360 photos this time. Wish me luck!
Posted by
Cape Cod
144 posts
Diveloonie I am curious what My Memories software is or does.. I have used Shutterfly for years and I love. I have two books that need to be worked soon. I have always just used Shutterfly .. do I make page in My memories then upload those pages to Shutterfly?
Thanks in advance..is it easier that way?
Thanks,
Sue
Posted by
TX, USA
4803 posts
Loved the books! You need a google account to see them, though. I lack discipline in reducing the number of photos I put in mine..... nor do I have a creative eye for making the books. Still, though, they do provide an easy-to-share visual of my trips!
Posted by
Edmonton, Alberta
797 posts
Thanks for the info. Costco.ca has $8 off for a few days with restrictions.
Posted by
OP
Last Frontier aka Alaska 🏔️
3560 posts
@Judy B—yes, Judy you do need a goggle account to view my book.
@Sue—my memories is a software program to make your photobooks. Much, much more creative and more choices than making your book in shutterfly or Costco.
However, it does require some creativity, but not a lot. The program is very easy to learn and comes with pre loaded content like papers and embellishments.