Collect all your memories in a photo album 

Every photo tells a story of what matters most to you. With beautiful photo albums, you can collect all your memories and keep them forever. Whether it is a photo album for yourself or it is a gift for a loved one, you can never go wrong with a photo album. Pick your photos and save them in a photo book. You can even have several photo books and categorise each book with photos, such as travel photos, wedding photos, family photos, and much more.

Whether you want to flip through a photo album of your wedding day on a rainy afternoon, show off your travel pictures to friends and family, or look back at your children’s early years, you will treasure your photo albums for years to come. At vidaXL, we have a wide selection of photo albums in various sizes, designs, and colours, so we are sure we have an album that suits your needs. Browse the collection online here.

How to organise your printed photos

Keeping your photos organised is important, otherwise, they can easily end up being scattered all over the place, which is a shame. First of all, we recommend that you invest in both photo albums and photo boxes. This will make organising your precious photos much easier. Once you receive your photo albums and photo boxes, we recommend you start going over all your photos. While you go through your photos and sort them, it is a good idea to record an identifying description. For instance, we love writing the date, where the photo was taken, and who is in the photo on the back of each photo. Just remember to write with a light touch, and if you can get your hands on an acid-free, photo-safe pencil or pen, that is preferable.

Unless they are very precious to you, we recommend that you get rid of bad exposures, blurry shots, or bloopers that you do not want to look back on. You should only keep the photos that truly matter to you. Once you have sorted your printed photos, you can put them in your new photo album, put them in a frame, or keep them in a photo box. If you need any reprints or enlargements, make a list so you can take it to the photo store next time you are out and about.

How to store printed photos

It is important that you store your printed photos correctly, as your photos will otherwise fade over time or get ripped. Naturally, we think photo albums are a wonderful way to store your printed photos. This will keep them safe, protected, and organised. You can also use photo boxes to create a filing system. If you use a photo box, we recommend that you store the photos in acid-free envelopes and clearly label each envelope, so you know what the envelope contains.

How to protect printed photos

Not only is it important to store your printed photos correctly, but it is also important to keep them protected. There are a couple of things to keep in mind to keep your photos protected and secure.

• Be mindful of sunlight, humidity, and temperature. Temperature, sunlight, and humidity all affect printed photos. You should never store your photos in direct sunlight. It is best to store your photo albums in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. If you have photos hanging on the wall, they also should not be exposed to direct sunlight as this will make the photos fade quickly. We also recommend that you avoid storing your photos in attics or basements where temperature and humidity are subject to change.

• Handle with care. Make sure that your hands are always clean when touching them. No jam hands when handling pictures! We also recommend that you try only to touch the edges of your photos, as the oil from your fingers will degrade the photos. It is also important that you only use acid-free glue sticks, markers, and corners on your photos. It is also recommended that you keep your photos away from wood, chipboard, animal glue, PVS, plywood, and similar.

• Choose acid-free. As mentioned above, it is best if you can store your photos in acid-free photo albums. Plastic bags, albums, bags, and boxes that are not acid-free may release harmful vapours that can damage your photos. Therefore, it is recommended that you opt for photo-safe products.

If you keep these tips and tricks in mind, you can enjoy your treasured photos and memories for years to come.

Which photo book should you choose?

Every single photo album and photo book tells a unique story. Therefore, it is important to choose the right album. Look for the details, and make sure you choose a photo album that matches the narrative. Let us take a look at the different types of photo albums on the market so you can choose the right option for you.

• The hardcover. The hardcover photo album is a beautiful, classic choice. 

• The lay-flat. This type of photo book continues to lie completely flat when opened. This makes the book perfect for big pictures or as a wedding album.

• Baby photo book. As the name suggests, this photo book is perfect for your precious baby photos.

• A classic photo album. This is a good book for any occasion. Whether you want to create a wedding album, an album with your children, a travel album, or an album with more candid photos, a photo album will be able to do the job for you.

Ideas to display your photos

While photo albums are a wonderful way to display your photos, there are many other ways to display your beautiful memories. Some of these ideas you may already know, while others might be new to you. The most important thing is that you have fun with it – and do not be afraid to be a little bit creative and think outside the box.

• Light up your photos with fairy lights. Are fairy lights not just the most lovely thing? You can hang your photos on the fairy lights in various ways so you can easily add your own personal touch.

• Get a photo hanger. A photo hanger is a minimalistic, classic way to display your photos. Simply slip your photo into the hanger, and you have the most beautiful display.

• Photo frames. Of course, you know this one, but photo frames are always an easy and beautiful way to display your photos.

• Display your photos on a string with binder clips. You might have done this as a teenager, but that should not hold you back from doing it again as an adult. Hang your photos on a string with binder clips for a creative, fun display.

• Get a photo easel. If you would like to display your photos on a table, a desk, on the mantel shelf, or similar, then a photo easel is exactly what you need. With a photo easel, you can also easily swap photos whenever you would like to.

• Arrange your photos into a grid. If you have a lot of printed photos you would like to display, a grid is just for you. The more photos, the better the grid. Make sure you use poster tape so you do not damage your walls. We also recommend that you use a ruler when creating the grid – although you can certainly play around with angles and spacing if you wish.

• Display your photos on a ladder. If you have an old wooden ladder, do not throw it out just yet. You can use a wooden ladder as a multi-tier photo display. You can tie a string across each rung, so you have a line to hang your photos on. 

• Use a display box. Did you know that you can get beautiful display boxes? You can place a display box on any surface, and you can easily swap photos whenever you would like to.

• Map your photos out. If you love travelling, chances are you have a lot of travel pictures. If you are looking for something creative to do with them, we have just the idea. Cut out your favourite picture in the shape of the country you visited and piece them together on a poster board or similar. You can even paste them onto an actual map and use that as your guide. This is a really fun and creative way to show off your travels.

• Create a memory jar. If you want to create something unique and special, a memory jar is just the thing for you. Fill the mason jar with photos and items that accompany the photo, such as movie tickets, entrance tickets, seashells, or similar. This is a fun way to display a family holiday, for example.

• Make your memories into magnets. If you have a fridge that allows you to use magnets on it, why not make your favourite memories into magnets and display them on your fridge?

These are just some of our favourite ideas for displaying pictures. Perhaps you have even more ideas. Displaying your photos is a fun and creative activity, and it adds a personal and charming design element to your home décor.

Get your photo albums online at vidaXL

At vidaXL, we have a wide range of photo albums so take your time to explore our collection and find your favourite. If you need help or have questions, you are always welcome to contact our customer service. We look forward to helping you.