Three ways to say 'I Love You'(to anyone)

Create A 'Story' Photo Book Using One of These Themes:

Twenty Reasons—We'll Always Remember—

A Living Tribute

1. 20 Reasons Why We Love You

First: 

Select photos that illustrate or match up in some way with the stories you have told. The stories don't have to be long, just heartfelt.

Elaborate with stories about: 

Exactly what the title says: Tell them why you love them. Be as specific and as silly or sincere as you want! A few samples to inspire your own thinking:

We love you for your generous spirit—and we don’t mean just paying for ice cream after every game, but for offering to help any and every time we need it.

·We love you because you are a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan—wearing your jersey and hanging your flag (even when they weren't willing!)

· We love you for making and sharing Grandma's Christmas cookies each year.



     ·  We love you for sneaking us mac-and-cheese (the kind from the blue box) for dinner whenever Mom’s out of town.

·  We love you for your courage in serving our country for all these years.

(Don’t have a picture of something you listed as a “reason you love” them? Simply include a photo of them (or you, or your family, or your family pet!)

Ideal gift for: a mom or dad on their birthday; child going to college for the first time; husband or wife; or grandparent, at any time at all!

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2. We'll Always Remember 

Pull out the oldest photos you have—you know, the ones in the old magnetic albums, in drawers and boxes…the ones you actually printed before our photos lived exclusively on our cameras! Try to select images from different periods of your subject’s life: a cute baby photo, a few childhood shots, awkward pictures from the teen years, and on and on. You get the idea: This photo book is a mini-retrospective of your subject’s life, highlighting milestones and favorite memories along the way.

a son or daughter who is engaged to be married and move on to the next chapter of their life

·       a loved one’s 50th (or 60th or 70th…) birthday

·       an anniversary of a longstanding friendship

·       a family who is selling their home filled with a lifetime of memories. 

Any life transition is an opportune time to reflect in this way and honor someone with your collective memories.

3. A Living Tribute for _________ (Just Because)

Choose photos of: 

Select photos of the person you are honoring that show them at their best—not just physically, but in spirit. Show them laughing, participating in their favorite hobby, visiting beloved places. Most importantly: Try to include a photo of the subject WITH each of the people writing the tributes.

Elaborate with stories about: 

Solicit tributes from friends, family members, and colleagues that describe what makes your gift recipient so special. Always be specific. 

Ideal gift for: 

Absolutely anyone who you want to know is special and loved

The beauty in this book is that you are doing it for no occasion at all—you are simply honoring them because they are important to you, and telling them is a generous and loving thing to do. Not convinced? Imagine their awe—and joy!—upon receiving such a gift. Such moments are truly priceless.

Remember: The key to creating a most meaningful photo book gift is to go beyond pictures and add stories!