The Easiest Way to Turn Your Camera Roll Into Something You’ll Hold Onto
Vibrant. Quiet. Big. Small. Loud. Silly. Messy. These are the moments that make up your life. Monthbooks help you print them, hold them, and connect over them with the people you love—something digital photos just can't do.
You don't need to be organized. You don't need to be crafty. You don't need hours of free time.
You just need:
- Photos on your phone (you've got those)
- 5 minutes a month (you've got that too)
- The desire to actually hold onto your memories (that's why you're here)
Ready to get started?
- Try 3 Monthbooks for $9 (link to product page?)
- See how Monthbooks work
- Turn your Monthbooks into a Yearbook (found this ambassador tutorial we can link to, or just link to Yearbooks product)
- Browse Monthbooks
*This could go at the bottom of the blog Frequently Asked Questions About Monthly Photo Books
How long does it take to make a monthly photo book?
About 5-10 minutes. Select your photos, choose a cover, and you're done.
Can I make a photo book every month?
Yes! That's the whole idea. Each month, you create a book capturing that month's memories.
What's the best way to organize photos for monthly books?
Just filter your phone photos by month and pick your favorites. Don't overthink it.
How do monthly photo books help with family bonding?
Physical photo books create natural opportunities for families to look at memories together, sparking conversations and connection.
Can I turn monthly books into a yearly photo album?
Yes! At year-end, you can combine all 12 monthly books into one comprehensive Yearbook with one click.
Here's what we've learned after years of making photo books: the magic isn’t in having a pretty stack of ombre books on your shelf (though that is pretty magical to look at); the magic is in what happens after you unbox your books and set them down around the house.
It's in watching a kid grab a book off the coffee table and flip through it, giggling at themselves as a toddler. It's in Grandma visiting and picking up a book, then sitting down and getting lost in it for twenty minutes. It's in those random weeknights when someone says, "Hey, remember when...?" and suddenly everyone's gathered around looking at photos together.
That's the stuff we're chasing. The connection. The time spent together being fully present. No phones. No interruptions. Just pure magic.
Your Phone Is Full of Great Memories
But sometimes, they get buried and lost in all the digital clutter.
Your kid's first day of school. That sunset that took your breath away. Everyone laughing at the dinner table. All those everyday moments you loved enough to capture, waiting to be rediscovered.
You deserve an easier way to actually hold onto the memories you're making. That's where Monthbooks come in.
Monthbooks are simple monthly photo books that automatically help you capture life as it happens. They’re a super easy way to get your favorite photos off your phone and into your home to enjoy, relive, and laugh over with the ones who matter most.
Here's the lowdown:
- 5x7", 6x6”, or 10x10” softcover or hardcover books
- 30-60 photos per book
- Made in about 5 minutes (seriously)
- Shipped free to your door
- Make ‘em right on your phone
No fancy software. No hours of designing layouts. No decision fatigue about which photos are "important enough" to print. Just your life, month by month, preserved in books you'll actually look at.
Question: Should I wait until the end of the year to make a photo book?
Answer: You could, but…here's why making monthly photo books is easier and more effective:
1. You actually remember what happened
In January, you'll remember December. But good luck remembering what happened in March by the time December rolls around. Monthly photo books capture context while it's fresh.
2. It takes 5 minutes instead of 5 hours
Choosing 60 photos from one month? Easy. Choosing photos from an entire year? Overwhelming. That's why most people never do it.
3. You get to enjoy them all year long
Why wait 12 months to see your memories? With monthly books, each one gets made, enjoyed, and added to your growing collection.
4. They're instantly giftable
Had a great month? It’s easy to print extras for grandparents. You can also share the Mini Movie of your books to social or send them in a text.
The best part? Monthbooks can become a Yearbook with literally one click.
At the end of the year, you can combine all 12 of your monthly books into one big Yearbook. It's already done—you've been building it month by month without even realizing it.
How it works:
- Make your monthly books throughout the year (5 minutes each month)
- At year-end, click "Create Yearbook" in your account
- After choosing a cover, you’ll be asked if you want to create using your subscription or manually
- Tap “Create using your subscription” and select the books you want to add to your Yearbook
- Review. Edit if needed. And Boom! Done. A whole year, just like that.
Why this is genius for gift-giving:
- Print Yearbooks for grandparents who want to see everything
- Create personalized Yearbooks focusing on specific family members
- Make one for your kids to have when they're older
- Gift one to yourself (because, why not!)
No need to scramble in December trying to remember and organize an entire year. The work is already done.
You know what ends up being the most meaningful photos? Not the big vacation or the perfectly styled birthday party (though those are great too).
It's the stuff that makes up your day-to-day:
- Singing in the car with your toddler
- The recipe that came out comically bad
- Your dog all curled up like a donut
- Your teen actually smiling for the photo
- Slow weekend mornings together
The everyday moments that make up actual life. That's what Montbooks and Monthly Minis (their smaller, younger sister) are perfect for—capturing the real stuff without the pressure of making it perfect.
Do printed photos really make a difference?
Yes. Research shows that looking at printed photos together increases feelings of connection, confidence, and belonging—especially for children.
Here's why physical photo books work better than scrolling through digital photos:
They create gathering moments
A photo book on the coffee table gets picked up. Kids flip through them spontaneously. Visiting friends grab them. Suddenly everyone's sharing stories and laughing together.
They spark real conversations
"Remember this?" happens way more often when memories are tangible and accessible, not buried in a camera roll.
They help kids see themselves
Children who regularly see photos of themselves develop stronger self-confidence and sense of belonging. Monthbooks make this effortless.
They preserve memories properly
Phones get lost. Cloud storage gets deleted. Physical books last. (Our archival-quality ink is fade-resistant for 200 years.)
Worried it's complicated? Here's the actual process:
Step 1: Pick your month
Choose which month you're capturing (usually last month)
Step 2: Select photos
Add 30-60 of your favorite photos from that month. Don't overthink it—if you snapped it, it matters.
Step 3: Choose a cover
Pick from hundreds of designer covers or keep it simple with a solid color or photo
Step 4: Review and order
Quick look-through, maybe add a caption or two (optional!), and hit order
Time required: 5-10 minutes
Effort level: Minimal
Result: A fun book of your month
Want to add captions? Go for it. Want to include journaling? Do it. Want to just throw in photos and call it done? That works too. There's no wrong way to make a Monthbook.
Monthbooks aren't just for you—they make incredibly thoughtful, personal gifts:
For grandparents:
Send them a monthly book featuring their grandkids. Every month, a new book arrives. Every month, pure joy.
For long-distance family:
Keep far-away relatives connected to your everyday life with monthly updates they can hold and treasure.
For yourself:
Gift yourself the year-end Yearbook. You've earned it.
For new parents:
A subscription that captures baby's first year, month by month. (Trust us, they'll thank you later when they're not trying to remember if that milestone happened in month 4 or 5.)
For your kids:
Create individual books focused on each child. When they're older, they'll have a stack of books showing how much you loved them at every stage. What’s more special than that?!
How many photos should I include?
30-60 is the sweet spot. Enough to tell the story of your month without getting overwhelming.
What if I didn't take many photos that month?
Make a book anyway! Sometimes the quiet months are the ones we forget. A book with 30 photos of ordinary days is still valuable.
Should I add captions?
Only if you want to. Some people love adding context, others prefer to let photos speak for themselves. Both approaches work!
What about special events?
If you have a big event (birthday, vacation, wedding), you can either include highlights in your monthly book or make a separate Classic Photo Book for that specific event.
Can I skip months?
Absolutely. Your book credits don't expire for 13 months, so if you need to skip or combine months, you can.
In a world where we're constantly connected digitally but feeling more disconnected than ever, printed photos create real, tangible moments of connection.
When you put a photo book on your coffee table:
- Kids pick it up and flip through spontaneously
- Conversations start: "Remember when...?"
- Everyone's looking at the same thing together (no separate screens)
- Memories get relived, stories get told
- Connection happens naturally
This is why we do what we do. Not just to print photos, but to create more of these moments where families are truly present together.
You don't need to be organized. You don't need to be crafty. You don't need hours of free time.
You just need:
- Photos on your phone (you've got those)
- 5 minutes a month (you've got that too)
- The desire to actually hold onto your memories (that's why you're here)
Ready to get started?
- Try 3 Monthbooks for $9 (link to product page?)
- See how Monthbooks work
- Turn your Monthbooks into a Yearbook (found this ambassador tutorial we can link to, or just link to Yearbooks product)
- Browse Monthbooks
*This could go at the bottom of the blog Frequently Asked Questions About Monthly Photo Books
How long does it take to make a monthly photo book?
About 5-10 minutes. Select your photos, choose a cover, and you're done.
Can I make a photo book every month?
Yes! That's the whole idea. Each month, you create a book capturing that month's memories.
What's the best way to organize photos for monthly books?
Just filter your phone photos by month and pick your favorites. Don't overthink it.
How do monthly photo books help with family bonding?
Physical photo books create natural opportunities for families to look at memories together, sparking conversations and connection.
Can I turn monthly books into a yearly photo album?
Yes! At year-end, you can combine all 12 monthly books into one comprehensive Yearbook with one click.
Ready to create more family connection through printed photos?
- Start capturing everyday moments with Monthbooks - Easy, enjoyable, done
- Create a gift-worthy Classic Photo Book - Premium quality for life's biggest moments
- Get your photos off your phone with Prints - Tangible memories for your walls
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