Here's Why You Should Make a Photo Book For Every Occasion, From a Friends' Weekend to a National Park Road Trip

After a year of hibernation in tie-dye sweatsuits and athleisure galore, it seems everyone is pulling out their best 'fits for summer. Rather than letting an outfit become a one-and-done situation, make it one for the books — literally. From your night-out looks to a collection of picnic-worthy nap dresses, you can give every outfit the spotlight it deserves.

Whether it's a bachelorette party in Nashville or a just-for-fun friends' weekend in Austin, uploading a few select photos to social media isn't the only way to commemorate the trip. Rather than letting those selfies sit in your camera roll, create a customized book packed with photos. Design a spread for all the times you said "cheers," another for all the delicious eats, and maybe one for the sightseeing tours. PS: the photo book would also make a great thank-you gift for bridesmaids.

There's nothing more memorable than a summer road trip with the family. Capture all of those van-life moments in print: the picturesque park views, the retro rest stops, and even the kids passed out in the car. You'll look back on the trip and cherish the memories made on the road together.

If you've graduated from keeping a plant alive to having an entire garden in your living room, you're now the ultimate plant parent. Indulge in your love of all things greenery with a photo book of your most-loved plants. Whether it's your fig tree's first leaf, a pot upgrade, or budding orchids, there are so many milestones for plant parents to appreciate.

Turn your kids' mini masterpieces into a coffee-table-worthy photo book. Upload pictures of their paintings over the past year to Shutterfly, pick a matching layout (we love this colorful one), then add fun embellishments to show off their work. Don't forget to order extra copies — it's the perfect holiday gift for grandparents!

If you're anything like us, you probably spent the early days of the pandemic proofing dough and baking bread. Yes, the days of flour-covered aprons might be over, but you can still reflect on your proudest bakes. Maybe it's a layout to show off your baby sourdough starter that helped to create endless loaves or a collection of recipe cards passed down through generations. Whatever images you choose, this photo book will deserve a spot on the kitchen cookbook stand.