A personalized photo book titled “To the world’s best brother” placed on a woven cane chair, featuring a cover photo of a smiling man carrying a child on his shoulders — a heartfelt custom gift idea for brothers and uncles.

Custom gift ideas for your brother

First 20 pages from 27 CAD

A photo book is a meaningful way to celebrate your brother – the one who’s had your back through scraped knees, awkward phases, and some pretty legendary wins. It’s nostalgic, personal, and packed with moments only the two of you truly get!

Make a photo book
  • Book types: Hardcover or Softcover
  • Paper types: Silk matte or semi-gloss
  • Book sizes: 20x20 cm or 27x27 cm
  • Book length: From 20 to 300 pages
  • An open photo book displaying a smiling family in a city square beside another book titled “Food & Travel.” A warm scene celebrating family adventures and travel memories.
  • Hands carefully wrapping a photo book titled “Food & Travel” in pink tissue paper with scissors, tape, and ribbons nearby — showing the perfect finishing touch for a photo book gift.
  • An open photo book surrounded by gift wrap and ribbon, displaying travel photos of fruit trees, colorful walls, and historic architecture — ideal for preserving beautiful vacation memories.
  • A gift-wrapped photo book tied with a velvet ribbon next to another titled “We are Family.” A charming and elegant presentation of personalized photo books as meaningful gifts.
A custom photo book titled “Those were the days” placed on a soft bed, featuring a nostalgic childhood memory — a perfect sentimental gift idea for siblings.
A custom photo book titled “Those were the days” placed on a soft bed, featuring a nostalgic childhood memory — a perfect sentimental gift idea for siblings.

3 reasons he’ll love this book

1

It’s personal

This isn’t just a gift. It’s your childhood, your chaos, your connection in photo form.

2

It feels extra special

You don’t need 1,000 photos. Just a handful of moments and a few honest words go a long way.

3

It’s made just for him

You chose the photos. You told the story. That’s what makes it unforgettable.

Make him a photo book

I made a photo book for my brother’s birthday. He laughed so hard he cried.

Open photo book showing candid family moments on a bed.

What’s the price of your book?

It depends on your book type, and how many pages your story has.

Open photo book showing candid family moments on a bed.

Choose your budget (CAD)

Book types for you

Hardcover Large 27x27 cm

Up to 20 pages and 54 images

Hardcover Medium 20x20 cm

Up to 20 pages and 54 images

Softcover Medium 20x20 cm

Up to 22 pages and 60 images

Let’s get started
A modern stack of Once Upon photo books with minimalist spines labeled “Sibling Stories” and “Us, through the years” — ideal for preserving travel and family moments in style.
A modern stack of Once Upon photo books with minimalist spines labeled “Sibling Stories” and “Us, through the years” — ideal for preserving travel and family moments in style.

Photo book ideas for your brother

1

Brothers through the years

From baby photos to teenage weirdness to grown-up moments. All the phases, all the feels.

2

Throwback gold

Awkward school pics, questionable fashion choices, and family trips that you'll never forget.

3

This is us

A timeline of your bond: real, hilarious, a little chaotic. Just like your relationship.

4

A year of brotherhood

The highs, the lows, the everyday stuff. It all belongs in this book.

Make his book

The perfect gift for your brother

He’s your built-in sidekick and the one who’s been there through it all. A photo book says, “I see you, I appreciate you, and I remember everything.” No fancy wrapping needed. Just your story!

Two siblings laughing together on a cozy bed, surrounded by soft pillows — a heartwarming brother-sister moment perfect for a personalized photo book about family love.
Two siblings laughing together on a cozy bed, surrounded by soft pillows — a heartwarming brother-sister moment perfect for a personalized photo book about family love.
Hands holding a photo book titled “Gone fishing,” featuring a peaceful lakeside scene — a thoughtful photo gift for brothers who love the outdoors and memory-keeping.
Hands holding a photo book titled “Gone fishing,” featuring a peaceful lakeside scene — a thoughtful photo gift for brothers who love the outdoors and memory-keeping.

5 steps to make the perfect gift for your brother

Creating something meaningful doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to build a book he’ll never forget:

1

Pick your theme

Your childhood, a recent trip, or just a look back at the life you’ve shared.

2

Choose the real photos

The funny ones, the unexpected ones—the ones that say “this is us.”

3

Add a few captions from the heart

You don’t need to write a novel. One honest line can hit harder than you think.

4

Make it yours

Play around with the layout. Keep it simple or go bold. There’s no wrong way to tell your story.

5

Keep it real

Done! Perfect isn’t the goal, real is. That’s what he’ll love most.

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Get to know our photo book format

Our photo books are available in three carefully designed formats: Hardcover Large, Hardcover Medium, and Softcover Medium. All books are square and can be printed on either silk matte or semi-gloss paper, so you can choose the look and feel that suits your story best.

Hardcover Large

27x27 cm

First 20 pages from: 47 CAD

Add a page: + 1.55 CAD

Square format

Silk matte or semi-gloss

From 20 to 300 pages

Our largest photo book, created to give your images space to breathe. With a sturdy hardcover and premium paper, it’s designed to be both beautiful and long-lasting.
Ideal for yearbooks, family stories, and collections you’ll return to again and again.
Why you’ll love it:
  • Our most spacious format
  • A premium, timeless feel
  • Made to last for years
Stack of white hardcover photo books on a neutral surface, with “2025” and “Portugal” printed on the spines.
Hardcover 2025 photo book with minimalist white cover and baby photo, held by a hand on a light table.
Minimalistic white hardcover photo books with a baby photo and the year "2026" written on the front cover. The photo books are displayed upright on a neutral backdrop.
Stack of white hardcover photo books on a neutral surface, with “2025” and “Portugal” printed on the spines.
Hardcover 2025 photo book with minimalist white cover and baby photo, held by a hand on a light table.
Minimalistic white hardcover photo books with a baby photo and the year "2026" written on the front cover. The photo books are displayed upright on a neutral backdrop.

Hardcover Medium

20x20 cm

First 20 pages from: 32 CAD

Add a page: + 1.3 CAD

Square format

Silk matte or semi-gloss

From 20 to 300 pages

A balanced and versatile photo book with a durable hardcover and a refined finish. Easy to handle, yet solid enough to feel special.
Perfect for yearbooks, travel memories, and meaningful everyday stories.
Why you'll love it:
  • A sturdy hardcover in a handy size
  • Great gift for everyday storytelling
  • Easy to gift, easy to keep
Stack of white 2025 hardcover photo books with baby cover image placed on a beige chair with wooden floor background.
White 2025 hardcover photo book with baby cover photo held by a hand on a light textured surface.
Three 2025 photo books in different sizes displayed on a wooden table with warm natural light.
Stack of white 2025 hardcover photo books with baby cover image placed on a beige chair with wooden floor background.
White 2025 hardcover photo book with baby cover photo held by a hand on a light textured surface.
Three 2025 photo books in different sizes displayed on a wooden table with warm natural light.

Softcover Medium

20x20 cm

First 20 pages from: 27 CAD

Add a page: + 1.3 CAD

Square format

Silk matte or semi-gloss

From 20 to 300 pages

Our most affordable photo book is lightweight and flexible, with a soft cover and semi-gloss paper, made for books that are created and shared often.
A great choice for monthly books, everyday gifts, magazines, and creative projects.
Why you'll love it:
  • Perfect for month-to-month stories
  • Easy to give as a gift
  • Durable and loved by kids
Minimalist white 2025 softcover photo book shown in side view, stacked on a light surface with soft shadows.
White 2025 softcover photo book with baby cover photo, held by a hand on a light textured background.
Stack of minimalist white 2026 photo books with baby cover image displayed upright on a neutral background.
Minimalist white 2025 softcover photo book shown in side view, stacked on a light surface with soft shadows.
White 2025 softcover photo book with baby cover photo, held by a hand on a light textured background.
Stack of minimalist white 2026 photo books with baby cover image displayed upright on a neutral background.