There have been few cases observed to have poor quality inks and paper mean that a photo will not last for years to come. It is a misconception that printed digital photos will not last for years. Photo books printed on high-quality, archival paper using good ink will last for generations. Digital photos can be turned into photo books that will permanently preserve the photos.

Although photo books typically are created either as a way to personally preserve memories or as a gift for a friend or loved one, they also serve a larger purpose. Much as antique magazines, photo albums and drawings tell us much about culture and society in the past, the photo books printed today will someday provide a glimpse into our lives and the times we live in. They may also provide our descendants with information about us.

When printing a photo book, consider not only what photos you would like to include, but also what information you want to convey. For instance, while you might now know a particular photo was taken long back and you won’t remember name of the people in the picture and struggle to recall the friend’s name. Include this information in the photo book and you will not have to worry about remembering.