Photo Book with text: 5 ideas to tell your story
Your photos capture the moments, but your words capture the memories. The inside jokes, the details behind each smile, the feelings you want to remember: these are what turn a collection of photos into a true story.
Adding text is the secret to a deeply personal keepsake, and with Journi, it has never been easier.
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Why your Photo Book needs more than just photos
A great Photo Book is a story you can hold in your hands.
While your pictures are the main characters, the text you add provides the context, emotion, and personality that bring the whole story to life.
| Feature | Without text | With text |
|---|---|---|
| A travel photo | A beautiful beach | "Our first sunset in Bali. I'll never forget that feeling." |
| A family portrait | Everyone smiling | "Grandma's 80th birthday! The first time we were all together in five years." |
| A wedding picture | The happy couple | "The moment we said 'I do'. Best. Day. Ever." |
Adding text to your Photo Book turns it from a simple gallery into a rich, narrative-driven album that you and your loved ones will cherish for generations.
Journi makes it easy to be a storyteller
Creating a custom Photo Book with text should be fun and intuitive, not complicated.
Our AI-powered app is designed to help you tell your story effortlessly.
First, our AI gives you a head start by automatically:
- Arranging photos chronologically so your story is in order.
- Adding dates and locations as headlines, so you always remember the when and where.
- Creating beautiful maps of your travels to visualize your journey.
Then, you can easily add your own creative flair. With just a few taps, you can:
- Add captions: Tap on any page to write your own memories and anecdotes.
- Edit headlines: Personalize the AI-suggested titles to make them your own.
- Change your font: Choose from a selection of stylish fonts to match the mood of your book.
- Customize your cover: Give your Photo Book a unique title that perfectly captures its theme.
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5 creative ideas for your Photo Book text
Stuck on what to write? We’ve got you.
Here are a few popular Photo Book text ideas to get you started:
- Tell a chronological story: Use the AI-generated timeline as a base and write a diary-style narrative of your trip, event, or year.
- Add your favorite quotes: Combine your photos with meaningful quotes about travel, family, or love.
- Create a "reasons I love you" book: Dedicate each page to a special person and write a short note about a memory you cherish with them.
- Capture the kids' quotes: Create a family yearbook and write down all the hilarious and heartwarming things your kids said throughout the year.
- Use it as a recipe book: Combine photos of your favorite meals with the recipes and stories behind them for a unique family cookbook.
A beautiful finish for your words and pictures
Your story deserves to be printed with the highest quality. We use premium, eco-friendly paper that makes both your photos and your text look sharp and vibrant.
Whether you choose a classic matte finish for an elegant feel or a glossy finish for brilliant colors, you can be sure your Photo Book with text and pictures will look and feel like the professional-quality keepsake it is.
There’s a reason over 8 million people have trusted us to bring their stories to life beautifully.
Your photos are waiting for their storyteller. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a beautiful draft ready, complete with your own narration. Download the Journi app and get started today.
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Your storytelling questions, answered
How much text can I add to a page?
Feel free to write as much or as little as you like! Our flexible editor allows you to add a short, punchy caption, a longer paragraph to tell a full story, or just a simple title. It’s completely up to you how you tell your story.
Can I change the font and style of my text?
Absolutely! Once you've written your text, you can easily customize its appearance to match the mood of your book. Our intuitive editor allows you to choose from a variety of stylish fonts, adjust the color, and align them perfectly on the page. You can create an elegant look for a wedding album or a playful one for a family yearbook.
I’m not a great writer. Any simple tips for what to write?
You don't need to be a writer to create a meaningful book! The best captions are often the simplest. If you're stuck, just try answering one of these questions:
- What was the inside joke that made everyone laugh in this photo?
- What's one word you'd use to describe this memory?
- What's a funny or sweet thing your child said right before this was taken?
A short, heartfelt note is often the most powerful.
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Jasmina is a dog-lover from Upper Austria and has been part of the “Journi” for over 6 years.
She’s a curious mind with a love for painting weird animal portraits, dog training, and reading up on psychology (human or animal). On the social side of things, she’s all about good conversations and company.
