A summer holiday is a time we want to remember for as long as possible. Whether we spend it at the seaside, in the mountains, at a campsite, or touring European cities, we always return with a wealth of experiences and hundreds of photos. A photobook from a summer break is a way to arrange those memories into a coherent story and give them a form that we happily return to. Instead of scrolling through a phone gallery searching for one particular shot, we can simply reach for the photobook and relive the holiday all over again.
How to plan a holiday photobook
The simplest approach is to treat the photobook like a travel journal. At the beginning it is worth placing photos from preparations or from the journey itself, to capture that moment of excitement before departure. Then the pages can correspond to individual days or places visited. There is no need to follow strict chronology, but a certain order helps the reader feel the rhythm of the trip. At the end, photos from the last day, farewell shots, and perhaps one image of the return home work nicely. This kind of structure closes the story in a natural way.
Which photos to choose
A holiday photobook should include not just views and landmarks but above all people and situations. A photo of a child eating ice cream in the heat, a group selfie at the top of a mountain, tired but happy faces after a full day of sightseeing - these are the shots that bring a photobook to life. It is also worth paying attention to details: street name signs, local dishes, colourful doors, morning views from a hotel window. Details build atmosphere and ensure that when the photobook is opened, the feeling of that place comes flooding back immediately.
Form and format
For a holiday photobook, a landscape format works well as it suits scenery and panoramas. A square format is more versatile, and a portrait format works best when there are many portrait-oriented photos. When choosing the number of pages, it is wise not to overdo it, because an overly thick photobook can feel overwhelming. Twenty to forty pages is usually an optimal volume that allows the holiday story to be told without repetition or dull sections. A photobook with thirty perfectly chosen photos is better than one with a hundred mediocre ones.
A summer vacation photobook is a gift we can give ourselves or those we care about. Over the years it becomes priceless, because it recalls places, people, and moments that once seemed ordinary but with the passage of time turn out to be the most beautiful. Browsing through it in winter, with a cup of tea, is one of those small pleasures that can improve even the worst day. It is truly worth spending an evening putting it together.
