Peek inside our Photo Books: The Journi team's 7 favorite projects

7 unique Photo Books for creative inspiration

From documenting epic adventures to capturing the quiet, everyday moments, our team uses Journi for every kind of memory. 

Here are seven of our favorite projects:

1. Michelle’s multi-city travel adventure Photo Book

Michelle, Junior Support Agent  

"I did a whirlwind trip through three European cities and my camera roll was a beautiful mess. My favorite part about creating my Travel Photo Book was seeing how the AI instantly created maps for each city. It automatically organized my photos by location, turning a chaotic collection of pictures into a clear, story-driven 'Part 1: Amsterdam,' 'Part 2: Stockholm,' and so on. It told the story of my journey for me. And it only took five minutes."

💡 Pro Tip: For a multi-destination trip, trust the AI! It uses your photos' location data to automatically create chapter breaks and maps, giving your travel story a professional, easy-to-follow flow.

2. Greta’s playful 'first year' Photo Book for her son

Greta, Product Manager Lead

“I love my baby book! I created monthly chapters using the Intro Page feature and chose the Little Animals theme to make it extra special. It’s such a joy to look back at my son’s newborn photos. And thanks to the layflat binding, he can sit with me and flip through the pages too.”

💡 Pro Tip: After the AI creates your timeline, explore the theme library! Choosing a theme with fun fonts and a cheerful color palette can instantly transform your book into a playful and unique keepsake, which is one of the best Photo Book ideas for inspiration when documenting your children's memories.

3. Fabi’s premium Layflat team trip Photo Book

Fabi, Performance Marketing Manager

"After our annual team trip to Croatia, I wanted to create something special for the office that everyone could enjoy. I chose to create a premium Layflat Photo Book because the pages lie perfectly flat, making it ideal for the big group shots and stunning landscapes. It stays open on the coffee table, and I see colleagues flipping through it all the time. It’s a great way to keep those shared memories alive back at work."

💡 Pro Tip: The Layflat binding is the perfect upgrade for a shared book. The extra-thick pages are incredibly durable, and the seamless spread allows for an immersive viewing experience, making it a great conversation starter.

4. Michaela’s warm and personal yearbook

Michaela, Web UA Lead

"Creating a yearbook is my favorite end-of-year tradition. It's the perfect way to reflect on all the little moments that made the year special. I love how I can dive into the editor to add every detail, from custom color schemes to marking special birthdays and anniversaries right on the page. The best thing about a yearbook is that I can include every day moments that made my year special, like meeting friends for coffee and walks in nature."

💡 Pro Tip: For a truly personal touch, create a custom color palette for your book. Journi's AI will even suggest colors based on your cover photos, giving you a coordinated, designer look effortlessly. It is a one-of-a-kind, unique Photo Book idea!

5. Tami's super cute tribute to her cats

Tami, Talent Acquisition Specialist 

"With thousands of photos of my cats, the hardest part was just choosing which ones to include! What I love about Journi is how quickly the AI creates a first draft, allowing me to jump straight to the fun part: curation. I could easily drag and drop their cutest moments into full-page layouts and create collages of what I call their 'napping chronicles.' It made it so easy to showcase their personalities on every single page."

💡 Pro Tip: Mix up your layouts to tell a better story. Use a full-page layout for a single, stunning "hero shot" (like a perfect yawn!), and then use a multi-photo collage on the next page to show a sequence of funny actions. This variety makes your book so much more dynamic and fun to flip through.

6. Kati’s 'once-in-a-lifetime' travel Photo Book

Kati, CRM Manager

"This year, my partner proposed during a trip to Iceland, so I knew this Photo Book had to be extra special. I wanted the colors to be as vibrant as I remembered them, so I chose a Hardcover Photo Book with glossy paper. The glossy finish makes the electric greens of the Northern Lights and the blue of the sky absolutely pop off the page. It gave the whole book an extra-vibrant, premium feel, perfect for an anniversary gift idea."

💡 Pro Tip: Paper finish makes a huge difference. For photos where color and vibrancy are key, like sunny landscapes or festive family events, choosing the glossy option can make your images feel incredibly rich and lifelike.

7. Bruno's minimalist travelogues 

Bruno, Media Designer 

"I went on two amazing trips, one to Tuscany and one to the Algarve, and I wanted my Photo Books to capture the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the Mediterranean. My favorite customization feature is the ability to design such a minimalistic yet powerful cover. For the Algarve, I picked a deep blue that matched the water, and for Tuscany, a great earth tone. This instantly created a sophisticated, art-book feel. It’s proof that sometimes, the simplest choice is the most beautiful."

💡 Pro Tip: Don't forget the cover! Choosing a single photo and a complementary color for your hardcover is a powerful design trick for creating a modern and elegant look.

From our bookshelves to yours

The Photo Books featured here are real, tangible examples of our team's most precious memories. They live on our coffee tables, get flipped through by our kids, and are given to the people we love most.

We use Journi for the same reason our millions of customers do: because life moves fast, and we believe there's no better way to hold onto the moments that matter. 

We created our tools to make this process simple, fast, and joyful for everyone, including ourselves!

Now it's your turn to join our community of memory keepers and bring your own stories to life.