Preparing photos for an album is more than just picking a few dozen files from your phone. It is a moment when you pause and consider which memories truly matter to you. A photo album tells a story, and for that story to be coherent and pleasant to look at, it is worth spending a little time preparing the photos before printing them.
Selection and organisation
The first step is to go through all your photos and discard those that are blurry, poorly framed, or simply repetitive. It often happens that we have five almost identical shots of the same scene - in such a case, it is worth choosing the single best one. It is a good idea to group photos thematically or chronologically, for example by events, seasons, or people. This kind of order will later make it easier to arrange them in a photo album in a way that is enjoyable to browse. There is no need to rush this stage, because it is the selection that determines what the final album will look like.
Corrections and print format
Once you have your photos selected, it is worth spending a moment on minor corrections. This is not about advanced graphic editing, but about basic adjustments - straightening the horizon, slightly brightening photos that are too dark, gently increasing contrast. Most phones have built-in editing tools that are perfectly sufficient. It is also important to check the resolution - a photo that looks good on a small screen may turn out blurry when printed in 15x21 cm format. The general rule is that the larger the print format, the higher the file resolution needs to be.
Finally, it is worth thinking about how many photos should go into the album. It is better to have thirty carefully chosen photographs than a hundred random ones. An album where each photo has its place and its story brings far more joy than a thick binder full of unorganised prints. When everything is ready, simply order prints at fotosmart.com.pl and spend an evening placing them in the album. It is a truly pleasant activity, especially in the company of loved ones.
