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Layflat Photo Books
A layflat photo book is a premium photo book designed with pages that open completely flat, allowing your photos to span across two pages without losing any detail in the center. Layflat photo books are ideal for weddings, travel photography, and professional portfolios.

Why pick a layflat photo book?

 

With pages that open completely flat for beautiful, seamless spreads, layflat photo books are ideal for storytelling. Full‑bleed images give your memories a polished, gallery‑style finish that lets every detail and memory shine. Layflat photo books are best for:

 

- Wedding albums

- Engagements

- Travel photography

- Professional portfolios

- Baby albums

- Coffee table books

 

How can I customize my layflat photo book?

 

Shutterfly offers standard layflat photo books with matte-finish paper and deluxe layflat photo books with double-thick, satin paper. Choose the fonts, colors, and photo layouts that work best for your memories. For an extra special touch, add custom details or embellishments like frames, stickers, metallic accents, and more.

 

- Photo book sizes: 8x8, 10x10, 12x12, 8x11, 11x14

- Minimum number of pages: 20 pages

- Maximum number of pages: 111 pages

- Page bindings available: Standard layflat pages with matte-finish paper, deluxe layflat pages with satin-finish paper

- Cover options available: Hardcover (glossy and matte!) is available for both standard and deluxe layflat pages. With deluxe layflat pages, you can upgrade to a premium leather cover.

- Fast photo placement with our AI-powered autofill option

- We can design it for you with our FREE 24-Hour Designer Service

Why pick a layflat photo book?

 

With pages that open completely flat for beautiful, seamless spreads, layflat photo books are ideal for storytelling. Full‑bleed images give your memories a polished, gallery‑style finish that lets every detail and memory shine. Layflat photo books are best for:

 

- Wedding albums

- Engagements

- Travel photography

- Professional portfolios

- Baby albums

- Coffee table books

 

How can I customize my layflat photo book?

 

Shutterfly offers standard layflat photo books with matte-finish paper and deluxe layflat photo books with double-thick, satin paper. Choose the fonts, colors, and photo layouts that work best for your memories. For an extra special touch, add custom details or embellishments like frames, stickers, metallic accents, and more.

 

- Photo book sizes: 8x8, 10x10, 12x12, 8x11, 11x14

- Minimum number of pages: 20 pages

- Maximum number of pages: 111 pages

- Page bindings available: Standard layflat pages with matte-finish paper, deluxe layflat pages with satin-finish paper

- Cover options available: Hardcover (glossy and matte!) is available for both standard and deluxe layflat pages. With deluxe layflat pages, you can upgrade to a premium leather cover.

- Fast photo placement with our AI-powered autofill option

- We can design it for you with our FREE 24-Hour Designer Service

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Book Type

Best For...

Highlights

Layflat photo books

Weddings

Travel

Portfolios

Seamless spreads for a premium feel

Hardcover photo books

Vacations

Yearly recaps

Celebrations

A durable, classic cover that can be matte or glossy

Softcover photo books

Everyday memories

Kids

School year recaps

Lightweight, flexible, and affordable

WHY CHOOSE SHUTTERFLy

Easy to make & designed to last with premium quality.

AI Autofill

Get smart layouts in seconds when you autofill photos.

Customize Everything

Our editing tools and library of styles let you customize like a pro.

Magic Writer

Get caption suggestions in seconds with the help of AI.

Best-in-Class Quality

From vibrant colors to flawless finishes, every page is picture-perfect.

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