Vacation snaps, birthday smiles, that very photogenic dog. You’ve got plenty of photos worth printing! Now, how do you bring them together in a book you’ll love flipping through?

We’ve put together a visual guide with photo book layout ideas to help you get started. Pair photos from the same adventure, give an extra-special shot a whole page, or add a little caption to remember where it all happened.

Want to see the difference? Our before-and-after examples show what happens when you swap a busy spread for a few favorite photos with room to shine.

Gather your faves and take a peek at our guide to making a photo book.