A checklist titled “Say hello to the photos-to-book club” outlines ten steps for creating a photo book, clipped to a stack of patterned albums on a sunlit metal wire rack.

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A photo book in 10 easy steps (yes, really!)

1 January 1970

Lots of photos, not sure where to start? We've got you. Making a photo book might sound like a big project, but here's a little secret: it really doesn't have to be. No design skills, no perfectly organized photos and definitely no need to overthink every page.

The quickest way to get it done

Whether you're making a little something for yourself or the most thoughtful Christmas gift ever, we've broken it down into 10 simple steps. Ready? Let's make a photo book!

The essentials

Find your story—who’s the book for and what’s it about

Gather your photos in a folder or just heart them in your camera roll

Start your book in the Once Upon app

Create your cover, pick a cover, photo and title you love

Add photos that you’re in—even the ones you don’t like

Create your first spread—favorites first

“The best photo books aren't necessarily the most polished ones. ”

Add more photos

Add descriptions and longer love notes

Copies, please! Photo books for every one (change covers and titles on copies if needed)

Take one final look, then order and exhale, you’re officially a Once Uponer. Welcome to the club.

Congratulations, you're officially a Once Uponer. Welcome to the club! 🎉 See? That wasn't so hard.

The best photo books aren't necessarily the most polished ones. They're the ones filled with real moments, familiar faces and stories worth remembering. So don't wait for the perfect photos, the perfect plan or the perfect moment. Just start with what you've got and let the story unfold.

And if you're making yours as a Christmas gift? Well, that's one very thoughtful present ticked off your list. Ready to turn your photos into something wonderful?

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