Photos are our links to the past. They are our reminders of our joyful moments, as well as our milestones. They cheer us up when we are having a bad day, telling stories of our histories and those of our families and friends. Choosing to print a photo brings the memory back to life. A printed photo cannot be erased on a phone by accident, never to be seen again. It becomes a permanent reminder of the moments that define us, which is exactly why we love creating photo books.

Mixbook Brings Your Memories to Life

Did you scale to the top of Mount Everest? Are you a pet owner who obsessively photographs your pet baby? Did your kid just graduate college and you are feeling incredibly nostalgic? The truth is, there is no right or wrong memory. There is however a right way to bring photo books to life. We ensure that every photo book is unique. We know that photos tell the story, and we want to make that story come alive!

My Mixbook Story: Juni from Manila, Philippines

Why do you create photo books?

"I started making them for my kids because my dad made one for me, and even though he left when I was five and I never saw him again, the book made me feel loved by him."

Flipping through photo books is a walk down memory lane. Each picture reminds you of a moment you want to cherish, that brings you joy and comfort.

What do your photo books mean to you? Why are they important?

"My kids are hardly kids now (23 and 15). I have a backlog of about 6 years' worth of memories to put into Mixbook. So, when the books arrive, they are somewhat old memories that are fun to relive. But for me, the best part is when my kids excitedly flip through the pages - each with their own book. They read them out, showing the other what is in their book. My daughter even said she wants to take them with her when she moves out."

Time flies, especially when you are a parent. It is easy to get lost in the present, but before you know it the kids have grown and lived lives that could fill up a hundred photo books. They are memories that go with you, just like Juni's daughter who will not leave home without them. Mixbook will make them worthy of lasting a lifetime.

What is your favorite feature or tool when using the Mixbook Editor?

"I love the many themes! Since I document every single photo, anecdote, and memory of my kids' lives, there are times in the middle of a project that I get tired, uninspired. So, I start another book with a different theme, and I am again inspired. When I start to get tired of 1 book, I go back to another, and that way I'm always re-inspired! Since Mixbook is so easy to use, drag-and-drop, page layout options, now easy to copy-paste with the control keys, all the stickers and new fonts, I now have a total of 38 (27 + 11 Scrapblogs) mostly thick (over 100 pages) photobooks!"

There are quite literally no two Mixbook albums made alike. Much like snowflakes, each one is unique and special and made to fit the individual wants of our creators. We give you options in themes, fonts, sizes, and the latter in an easy-to-use and easy-to-customize platform. We want you to love your photo book so much you want to make hundreds more.

Describe how you express your creativity with Mixbook.

"Sticking to the theme I chose but using way more photos per page is the creative challenge I enjoy about Mixbook."

As Juni can tell you, our templates can help guide your storytelling through photos and leave plenty of room for customization. Create with care.

4 Fun Ways to Bring Your Memories to Life

1. Spend some time putting together a photo book. It will be a fun project for a birthday, wedding day, or just about any day. Bring your favorite photos back to life and remember the moments that mean the most to you.

2. Make a themed calendar. Each month of the year will fill your heart with warmth and your head with nostalgia.

3. Frame your memories. Pick one photo that means the most to you and blow it up into a canvas or metal print. Your living room will thank you!

4. Use your photos to put a personal spin on invitations or greeting cards. Events are personal and full of memories, no reason why the invitations should not be as well.