As every parent knows, there’s nothing quite like the joy of welcoming a new baby into the world. The first few months of a baby’s life are filled with precious, once-in-a-lifetime moments you’ll want to treasure forever. From meeting family and friends for the first time to their tiny yawns and sleepy smiles, capturing these precious moments in photographs makes a beautiful keepsake you’ll cherish for years to come. With so many snapshots filling your phone and camera, deciding on which images to add to a photo album can seem like quite the task, which is why we are here to offer our top tips for creating a thoughtfully curated baby photo album you can treasure.
How to choose the right baby photo album
The first step in creating the perfect baby album is to choose the right photo album style. With so many beautiful designs and sizes available, it’s worth taking a little time to find an album that not only suits your personal taste, or the taste of the person receiving this as a gift, but also complements the story you want to tell. Whether you opt for a memo album in a playful pastel design with illustrations or a simpler, scrapbook-style album to give you more creative freedom over placement, the perfect album will help frame your baby’s precious moments in a way that feels truly special.
Boy / Girl Series Baby Photo Albums
Dinosaur Series Baby Photo Albums
If you’re looking for a simple yet charming baby photo album for a more minimalist aesthetic, this Boy / Girl Series album is great. Suitable for baby boys or girls, this album can hold up to 200 photographs that are 6x4” in size, with memo writing space on each page to jot down any firsts or precious moments next to the images. Ideal for gifting to a loved one who is expecting, this album will cater to a wide variety of aesthetics, making it a safe and well-loved gifting choice.
For something a bit more fun and quirky, we have many illustrated albums like this Dinosaur Series Baby Photo Album, which are perfect for those looking for a more playful choice. This album also holds up to 200 photos, with slip-in pockets and memo space to write beside each picture. These look great on display in a child’s bedroom, and can be more interesting and fun for kids to look through themselves as they get older.
What photos should I include in a baby album?
Creating the perfect baby photo album is all about capturing the story of your little one’s earliest days in a way that feels meaningful and personal to you. Once you’ve chosen an album that suits your style, it’s time to gather your favourite photos and put them together to create one beautiful book of memories. The photos you choose to include are all down to personal preference; however, there are a few key things to consider when putting these images together, which we have outlined below to give you some helpful direction.
Decide on a theme
To keep your album cohesive, it must tell a story, with a clear beginning, middle and end to take whoever is viewing the album on a journey. This is all up to personal choice, some may want to document everything from birth to the first newborn cuddles, first baths and family visits, or you may want to build an album of your favourite snaps from birthdays, holidays, and Christmas milestones. No matter what theme you choose for this album, having a clear direction will make deciding on which images to include less of a daunting task.
Select your photographs
Once you have a clear narrative of what you want the album to include, it’s now time to decide on what you’re putting inside. If you’re gifting this album, we recommend using the highest quality images possible, choosing those that are properly in focus and that feature good lighting. Whether you’re getting old-school disposables developed or turning your smartphone pictures into physical copies, pick images that not only look great but that capture those special moments perfectly. Remember that these albums aren’t made to be perfect; they are there to recount special memories of the highest personal value.
Get creative!
Once you have carefully selected all of your favourite photographs, it's time to put them together. When arranging your album, you may want to organise your photos in chronological order to tell a clear, heartwarming story, or group them by theme, such as ‘first days at home’ or ‘special family moments’. Don’t be afraid to mix candid snapshots with professional pictures to give the album some variety. Once you’ve decided on the layout, you can then choose to add personal touches like captions, dates, and little notes to bring each memory to life, or even think outside the box by adding in 3D elements or non-photography pieces like postcards, artworks or even sentimental fabrics.
The perfect baby photo album isn’t about perfection; it’s about preserving those fleeting, beautiful moments in a way that feels special to you, so remember to have fun and get creative with it!
Find the right album for you at Kenro
Now that you have inspiration and helpful tips on how to create the perfect baby album, browse through our full range of baby photo albums to find the right size and design to suit your needs.
