Preserve your next birthday in a perfect keepsake with these tips
Birthday parties are a time to celebrate those you treasure most, and what better way to commemorate them than by reliving those memories with a stunning MILK Photo Book? There are many special moments you’ll want to capture: blowing out the candles, cake cutting, present opening and more. These tips will help you beautifully preserve your birthday moments in a timeless keepsake you can look back on for years.
1. Embrace candid moments
We take photos to remember moments, people, and places. The best pictures capture the magic of those moments. During the birthday party, capture the scene as your loved ones blow out the candles on the cake or react to their open presents. Try to blend in with your surroundings so people feel more comfortable – natural moments to photograph will create themselves. The imperfection of pure, unfiltered birthday party joy creates a much more interesting perspective and freezes your special moments in time.
2. Give your photos an angle
Birthday parties can be engaging and bustling. Considering focusing on one element to encapsulate the event. It could be the décor, a specific person, or a particular time during the party. When you flip through the pages of your photo book, you’ll be able to relive the celebration time and time again.
3. Arrange your photos to tell a story
Your birthday party photo book should have a structured layout, not only because it makes it easier to create, but to make an accurate sense of your memories when you look back. Arrange your photos chronologically, or moment by moment in time in our Design Studio. What narrative are you telling from your photos? By ordering your photos, you can bring memories back to life and honor special moments to share with future generations.
Read about how to organize and select your photos for print in this guide.
4. Weave through memorable quotes
A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you need a thousand and one. Give context to your birthday moments with a memorable quote added to your MILK photo book. You could include quotes from your loved ones, notable facts, or fictional quotes particularly relevant to your photos. Transport yourself back into the exciting world of your birthday party and relive your moments with added sentiment.
5. Let your photos shine
Our cherished photos can foster attachment but too many on a page can distract us from the intricate beauty of each one. Think carefully about how many per page to include in your photo book. It'll be less overwhelming and look polished in the final product. White space can also give a simple, elegant feel to a spread and let all elements on one page stand out.
Remember, white space is your friend!
Read about more creative tips from our head of design here at MILK Books.
6. Share your celebration
Once you have created the perfect keepsake for your birthday party memories, you can share it with your loved ones anywhere – even online. Sharing will keep them in the loop with special birthdays they may miss within your circle. Your memories will be stored indefinitely on your account, so the pages can be flipped through for years and years.
We hope this guide has given you all the steps you need to start bringing your birthday party memories to life perfectly in print. Creating a photo book or album is a delightful way to capture and cherish all of your special moments. Let your creativity shine as you craft a high quality MILK Photo Book or Album that tells the story of your memorable birthday celebration.
