A Tribute Book for All Seasons: Variations for Creating Your Tribute Book

by Anna Aspnes

What is the Tribute photo book?
A Tribute photo book is defined as “a gift, payment, declaration, or other acknowledgment of gratitude, respect, or admiration” (American Heritage Dictionary), and therefore a tribute book provides plenty of scope and possibilities.

What are the traditional uses of the Tribute photo book?
The Tribute photo book was designed to enable you to create a momento of the life and accomplishments of an individual. These kinds of books are often created for "milestone" events in an adult’s life, such as a major birthday celebration, an anniversary, a retirement, etc. The elegant and subtle nature of the book also makes it appropriate for a memorial book.

What other ways can I use the Tribute photo book?
The Tribute photo book can be used for a wide variety of events and occasions. You may want to pay tribute to more than one person such as a couple or a group of people such as a family. Or consider paying homage to a favorite place or an event. A tribute book could be created for a variety of events, including: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, leaving home, retirement and deaths.

Where can I get more information about how to successfully complete my Tribute photo book?
Check out these great support materials for creating your Tribute photo book:

Sample Interview Questions and Ideas Starters >

Creating a Successful Tribute Book >

Where can I get some ideas of how others have used the Tribute photo book?
Check out the Shutterfly Gallery in the Creating Keepsakes section. There are several great examples of how you can create a meaningful tribute to someone you love.