How to Make A Photo Book Online

Print and send online photo albums to many family members.

Creating a traditional scrapbook as a gift requires weeks of time if made individually and with paper stock. Take advantage of the wonderful digital world by creating a photo book online. Creating a photo book is easy. Order copies of the same photo book as gifts to grandparents and distant family.

Things You'll Need

• Digital camera
• USB camera connector
• Membership to online photo organization
• Credit card

Instructions

Create a Photo Book

1. Choose a theme for pictures. Take pictures of that theme in different situations. Use the camera options to change some into black and white to highlight the best details. People make the best photo book pictures. Shoot close-up, medium and long shots of your subjects. Even if your photo book is about a trip, place your family members in the foreground of scenic views.

2. Connect the camera to the computer with a USB connector. Download pictures. Save the file.

3. Create an account with a reputable photo organization. Upload desired photos to your online account. Save the online photo file.

4. Choose the size of photobook to create. Pick pages that fit the desired look. Some page designs allow for several pictures, some for one picture and some for pictures with captions. Drag the desired picture to the location on each page.

5. Save all work to preserve it.

Order and Payment

1. Review the entire photo book. Check for duplicate pictures and spelling errors in captions and headlines. Crop and enlarge pictures. Give your photo book a title, put the date or range and give yourself credit.

2. Choose how many photo books to order and the various addresses of your recipients.

3. Pay securely with a credit card.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider making a photo book of family recipes, sports activities or the baby's first year as a holiday gift for family members.

• Back up all valuable pictures on the free online photo account to preserve your album.

References

• Martha Stewart: DIY Online Photo Albums

Resources

• Kodak Gallery: Sharing Events