Our best friends are people we've shared most good moments in life with; from birthday parties and holidays, hiking trips and coffee dates, best friends have been there for it all, and for every special or mundane event, there's usually a photo (or ten) to go with it.
Photo albums are a great way to store all those priceless memories in one place, and can also make a great birthday gift, or a special treat for your friend-aversary.
You can organise your photo albums chronologically or by events, creating a book of memories that you can both look back on and cherish for a lifetime.
Without further ado, we've rounded up the best friend photo albums to keep all your memories safe.
The best friend photo albums for 2022
Why not make your best friend a holiday-themed photo album? Holding up to 200 photos, add all your favourite vacation photos from throughout the years to this palm tree embellished album. A dedicated memo-writing area is also included, so you can jot down the exact date and location of each photo.
Review: "Good quality nice photo album with decent place to write your memos! That's what I was looking for!"
Record all your important memories in this elegant album from your trips to the zoo to your last holiday. We love the light blue and dandelion design on this one, which will make the perfect gift for your dear friend. It holds up to 500 photographs, is hard-back and contains side pockets to slide photos in and out effortlessly.
Review: "Great value! Five 6x4 photos per page. Ideal if some photos are horizontal and some are vertical due to the way they are laid out. Otherwise excellent, it was a gift and she loved it."
Simplicity is key when it comes to our next option, and this album is ideal for those who prefer a minimalist design. Instead of a classic slip-in pocket interior, the scrapbook style of this album allows you to customise the pages with notes, drawings, tickets and loads more.
Review: "The photo album is of great quality and has enough space for many beautiful photos. Advantageous that it is not so thick. Between all pages, there's also a transparent page to protect the images."
The lovely abstract design makes this a stunning gift for your loved one. The hardcover ensures that all 200 of your photos will remain safe and sound as you fondly look back on all your special memories.
Review: "Love this photo book, was hard to find any these days as everything is digital but I wanted to start keeping real photos. Well made, and has bits to write next to the photos, and photos glide in nicely. Very impressed. Will be buying more."
The playful wording on the cover such as 'never forget', 'good times' and 'cherish' really embody what photo albums are all about. Record all your moments, big or small in this sturdy photo album which even includes an index page if you like to keep things organised. It can hold up to 500 photos - so a lifetime of memories - and is made of premium quality cardboard that'll last forever.
Review: "Love this album. It's lovely and very easy to use. Strong and durable. Value for money. Recommend. The second one is coming soon."
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If you're after something a little bit more personalised, then Etsy is your best bet. This album can be customised to display illustrations of you and your best friends, selecting your hairstyles, clothing and even your hand gestures making it completely unique to you. Two to six people can be displayed on the front cover, and each of your names will be written in beautiful font below.
Review: "I ordered mine expecting it to arrive in over a month but it came in just over a week! Super happy with the outcome & the quality is top-notch. It's the only album I could find with so many photo slots. Will definitely order again."
If you've got a love for polaroids, then what better way to display them than with a Polaroid photo album? Not only will this album stand out from the usual, but it's also super aesthetically pleasing. It would look great on a coffee table!
Review: "Super fast delivery arriving quicker than expected. Exactly as described and in perfect condition."
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We love the vintage feel of this high-quality leather photo album. Engrave your and your best friend's names on the front cover, and choose from five beautiful colours. The album can fit 100 to 300 photos, depending on which size you choose. Each page contains space to jot down special notes and dates.
Review: "It came out even better than I could imagine! Thank you a million times! My Mother in law cried."
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With 29 wonderful colours to choose from including taupe, peppermint, berry sorbet and more, it's no wonder this album has received thousands of five-star reviews. Made from recycled leather, all you have to do is choose a colour, personalise your text and you're ready to go.
Review: "Such a lovely photo book! The leather is supple and beautifully dyed; the paper quality is outstanding. Shipping took a while but was accurately quoted up front and this custom album was well worth the wait. I definitely plan to purchase more for future projects!"