When it comes to photo books, sometimes it’s about simple, quick, and affordable ways to get memories off our phones and into our hands. That’s where Chatbooks has become one of my go-to tools.
how i use chatbooks to make quick photo books
Here are three ways I use Chatbooks to make quick photo books in my own life:
1. Kids Artwork Books
Kids are prolific little artists, aren’t they? Which means they generate a lot of paper. I used to feel guilty about throwing things away, but now I have a simple system:
- I photograph their artwork (nothing fancy—just a quick shot with my phone).
- I upload the photos into a Chatbooks book. No fancy design or captions, just one photo a page.
- Once it’s saved, I can toss the artwork without guilt, knowing we still have a record of it.
These little art books take up way less space than storing every paper masterpiece… and make me feel way less guilty tossing those masterpieces in the trash. [see more about my artbooks here]
2. Monthly Mini Subscription (super quick photo books!)
Chatbooks has a monthly mini book subscription, and it’s one of the easiest ways I’ve found to actually get your photos off your phone and into your family’s hands.
- Every month, I pick my favorite 30 photos.
- Chatbooks automatically prints them in a small book.
- They ship right to my door without me lifting a finger after that.
It’s a fun surprise to get in the mail, and my kids love flipping through them. These books aren’t fancy, but they capture the everyday moments and the low cost is a great bonus!
3. Affordable “In-Between” Projects
When I’m working on my annual family yearbook, I usually order from Printique because I want higher, archival quality for those keepsake projects. [read more about why I love Printique here]
But sometimes, I need a budget-friendly option or to print more than 100 pages (Printique’s max), like the books my kids created documenting our recent trip to Ireland. Chatbooks are perfect for this… more affordable for a “just for fun” book we can enjoy right away. Especially when you use code MISSFREDDY to save 20%!
The truth is, I don’t use one photo book company for everything. I pick based on the project:
- Chatbooks for quick, simple, and budget-friendly projects
- Printique for long-term, heirloom-style books (a wedding album or my annual family yearbook)
This combo helps me actually finish my projects instead of getting stuck in perfectionism.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, Chatbooks is a great way to dip your toes in and make a quick photo book. Download their app on your phone and you’ll be shocked how quickly you can put together a great book! And it’s even more fun to see how much joy those little books bring to your family. Don’t forget to use code MISSFREDDY to save 20% on your Chatbooks!
