There’s something magical about flipping through the pages of a Coffee Table Travel Book filled with striking travel photos. It’s like returning to a mini holiday from the comfort of your own living room — a quick passport to adventure.
But, why settle for a generic store-bought coffee table book, when you can craft something that’s one of a kind? As an amateur travel photographer, creating your own coffee table travel book isn’t just a rewarding way to showcase your favourite shots, but a lovely memento which brings your memories to life.
How to Create a Coffee Table Travel Book: A Guide for Amateur Travel Photographers
So, where do you even begin? Whether you’re fresh off a whirlwind trip to Europe or still sifting through snaps from last year’s balmy Bali getaway, we’re going to show you how to curate, design and finalise your travel book like a pro. Let’s dive in!
1. Organise your photos & prep for digital design
The first step in creating a coffee table book is getting your photos in order. Consider this the Marie Kondo phase of the process — less folding socks and more clearing memory card space. Start by organising your photos into folders by theme, location or event. This will help you visualise how your book could flow.
Once your photos are sorted, it’s time to convert to PDF, which is helpful for two big reasons. First, PDFs are universally accessible, so no matter who you’re sharing your files with, online or offline, they will remain in excellent quality and formatting. Secondly, having a PDF-ready version of your images makes importing into digital book design platforms a breeze.
You could also take a moment to remove the background of PDF files if you’ve saved some of your designs or images with unnecessary clutter. Clean images enhance the beauty of your travel book and set your photos off on the page for that polished look. It may seem a little boring, but you’ll appreciate it in the end when you see the sleek finished product.
2. Choose your narrative and stick to it
Your coffee table book isn’t just a collection of pictures — it’s your travel tales in visual format. Like any good story, it requires a strong narrative. Perhaps your book is a love letter to a specific destination, like a Parisian adventure filled with travel photography shots of the Eiffel Tower and colourful macarons. Or maybe it’s more specific, like street food you’ve eaten around the world.
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