Photo Book Story Family History

Photo book story

turn photos into a story

Why Photo Books

Photos tell a story, and Photo Books make wonderful family histories. Not only are they archival quality, beautiful, and inexpensive; and some publishers are easy to share books .

I can create a Family History photo book starting from $29, then email my cousins to notify them of the book I have made. For sites which allow sharing, my cousins can then preview the book, and order it for themselves if they wish. I do not have to collect any money, get addresses or anything. Its wonderful! One site I recommend for Family History books is Blurb (more information).

Are generations of your precious memories sitting in boxes?

Photo books also allow full text pages to write your family history. Not all pages have to include photos.

Family History Book

The books above were made using Kodak Gallery. They turned out beautiful. However, I'm waiting for Kodak Gallery to allow me to share this book with my cousins. I can make a similiar book with the other publishers and share it.

Another option for writing your family history is to publish your own book. See htttp://wheatmark.com/ for how to get a book published.

Family History Book Ideas

1. Create a book of your own personal history. Include your baby pictures and childhood stories.

2. Scan or photograph your own handwriting to include in your photo books.

3. Interview an aging relative. Work with them to create the book. Have them write a personal note, include this in the book (scan it or photograph it).

4. Gather your old family photos, digitize them, and create a family heirloom to share with your extended family. Buy one for each child. Give as gifts.

5. Include personal histories, family stories, and genealogical data in the book.

6. Include photographs or scans of personal possessions, handwriting, bills, letters, maps. These will all make the book more personal.