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Guide to equip you with a treasure trove of design ideas to transform your travel photos into a stunning, personalized travelogue-style photo book.

Let's face it, gift-giving can be a tricky business. You want something that's thoughtful, something that shows you care. Enter the personalized photo book: a gift that's as unique as the recipient themself, and guaranteed to spark joy (and maybe a few happy tears) for years to come.

Today's photo books offer a modern and elegant solution to preserve your cherished memories. But with the excitement of creating a beautiful photo book, some crucial details can slip through the cracks. Here, we'll guide you through common photo book mistakes to avoid, ensuring your treasured moments are showcased in a stunning and lasting format.

Life throws amazing moments your way – vacations, holidays, family gatherings, graduations, personal milestones. But how often do those precious memories get buried in the endless scroll of your phone's photo library?

A comprehensive guide to help you craft a wedding photo album that will become a cherished family heirloom. We'll explore everything from choosing the right photos, to designing captivating layouts, selecting that perfect album cover, and identifying a reputable album manufacturing service.

Ditch the predictable minimalist layouts and dive into a world of colors, patterns, and themes that let your wedding photo album sing.

From photo covers, fabric covers, modern glass covers, to text design, let’s discover the possibilities and gather inspiration from 10 stunning wedding album covers from our community of customers.

A framework to help you select the right wedding photographs for an emotive photo album that tells a cohesive and compelling tale.

The journey of love finds its most eloquent and timeless expression within the pages of a wedding photo album. As we step into 2024, join us as we unravel the magic, and reveal the hottest wedding album trends that are set to define the narrative of love this year.

As you embark on a beautiful new journey, there is no better way of immortalizing your best day than within the pages of an heirloom quality wedding photo album that will showcase your special moments for generations to come. In this guide, we’ll delve into the world of premium wedding albums, exploring all the options that make a wedding album truly luxurious and the materials that you should choose to to allow it to stand the test of time.

Designing a photo book isn’t just a case of uploading your images and waiting for your book to arrive. It involves making several decisions, all of which will impact the quality of the photo album you come away with, its durability and overall aesthetic. In this article, we’ll discuss four of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to photo book printing.

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the most important things to consider when selecting an online photo book service. We’ll look at everything from the platform’s ease of use to the quality of materials and those little extras that make all the difference. 

If you’ve been rummaging through old family photo albums, you might be concerned about preserving your family memories to ensure they are accessible for generations to come. In this guide, we’ll show you step-by-step just how easy it is and provide you with the resources you need to get started.

For a dose of inspiration and a glimpse into the creativity within our community, we’ve gathered 5 wedding photo albums filled with different perspectives, diverse designs and storytelling prowess - To remind you that there are endless possibilities for making your wedding album as unique as your love story and your individual aesthetics and tastes.

Gifting a memory book that is filled with photographs that are meaningful to the recipient, is a great way to express your love and appreciation on a special occasion such as Christmas, birthday or anniversary. In this guide, we’ll share with you just some of the occasions that we believe are the ideal photo album gifting opportunities.

Don't let your wedding photos languish in a digital folder. Transform them into a luxurious coffee table book that complements your living space decor. In this guide, we’ll take you through the 5 easy steps you need to follow to create a glamorous coffee table book showcasing photos from the day you said “I do”.

The experience of bringing a child into the world is life-changing, regardless of whether you are an experienced parent or just getting started on this beautiful journey. Cherish the moments that matter most with our top 10 ideas for preserving those fleeting moments, from traditional keepsakes like baby memory books to other creative options.

Creating a stunning photo album or photo book that not only tells a great story but also adds visual appeal to your coffee table and living space might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the 7 steps that will help you make a gorgeous photo book with minimal design expertise.

Are your family memories gathering dust? Get inspired to create a 2023 family year in review photo book with these easy ideas!

Want to plan an eco-friendly wedding? Read some of our top tips for making your celebration a sustainable one.

21 "must-have" photos from your wedding day to include in your custom-designed wedding photo album.

It’s hard to ignore the impact that Covid has had on the wedding industry - It’s led to the rise of numerous trends that aren’t showing any signs of slowing down once social distancing restrictions are lifted.

A pet photo album is all about celebrating your non-human family members and the joy they bring to our lives. It can follow their journey from adoption to all of the adventures you’ve had along the way.

Don't know where to start with your engagement photo shoot? We have you covered with 20 of our favourite e-session ideas, including go-to poses and the perfect settings.

Did 2020 take you by surprise? Preserve your unique quarantine memories with one of these lockdown photo album ideas.

From preparation to print - create a DIY recipe book with our step-by-step guide.

Tips and advice for creating a beautiful wedding album to document your special day.

Does the holiday season inspire you to grab your camera? Here are 8 tips for photographing all the magic and festivity of this special time of the year.

Want to gift thoughtfully this Christmas? Check out our inspiring ideas for photo books and albums for all the special people in your life.

Discover our insider tips for designing the perfect parent album to gift to those closest to you.

Want to turn your vacation photos into a treasured keepsake? Check out our top tips for creating a travel photo book.

Gift thoughtfully by designing a personalised photo album to share with your loved ones this holiday season

Stuck for photo book title ideas? Here are some of our favourites for the cover of your wedding album, travel photo book, baby album or family year book.

PikPerfect has always offered the highest quality Fuji Photo Papers with our premium layflat albums, and we are thrilled to be taking this to the next level with our gorgeous new Fine Art Albums.

Moments spent with our families have a big impact on our lives. But how often do you transform those family memories into a beautiful family photo album that can be shared as a coffee table book or passed down to future generations? 

We understand that Indian weddings are celebrated in myriad ways, based on cultural background, religious beliefs and the personal preferences of the couple

Pet owners are notorious for constantly taking photos of their fur babies and posting them to social media, and why shouldn’t you! However, just like any form of photography, there’s an art to it and with a few strategies, you can elevate your images beyond the everyday. 

A pregnancy photo shoot is a beautiful way to capture those final moments before you welcome your baby into the world. If you’re after some inspiration, here are 16 ideas to consider for your pregnancy photo shoot. 

If you’ve just welcomed a newborn into the world, then your life has probably changed beyond recognition. A newborn photo session is a perfect way to capture this fleeting moment in time, with gorgeous photos you can share with family and friends or present in a custom-designed baby photo album. 

It’s rare that a photo is absolutely perfect, capturing the moment just as you experienced it. If you’re creating a customised photo album or photo book, the last thing you want is to fill it with sub-par images. 

In the whirlwind that is your wedding day, it’s easy to get lost in all the excitement and be overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from your family and friends. A wedding guest book is a simple way of capturing those in-the-moment thoughts and feelings so that you can relive them again and again.

Creating a family yearbook is easier than you might think and is a fun way of bringing your memories to life so that you can reflect on them again and again. An annual family album is a curated collection of all your favourite moments, events and milestones from the last 12 months and celebrates them, just as they should be!

As the holiday season approaches, what are you planning to gift to those you love the most? If you’ve never surprised them with a photo album featuring cherished pictures of their lives or your time together, then this is the year to do it!

First impressions count, which is why selecting a cover design for your baby photo album is so important. In this article, we'll share 10 of our favourite ideas to help inspire you.

Managing your image files and establishing a photo organising system can be a daunting task? In this guide, we’ll share with you our insider tips and tricks so you can keep your most treasured memories safe and easily transform them into a custom photo album. 

Capture all those precious moments from baby's first year to relive again and again with these 15 newborn photo suggestions

Want to create a baby photo album but don't know where to start? In this article, we share nine of our favourite baby book ideas to inspire you.

Premium layflat albums, layflat albums and photobooks - what's the difference and which one's right for you?

Aline and Andreas' fairytale wedding in Völs am Schlern showcased in a custom-designed PikPerfect wedding album.

Top tips for capturing unique and eye-catching photos of your vacation and unforgettable travel moments.