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Collage & Photo Book Ideas Using Event Photos

Creative ideas for turning event photos into collages and photo books. Learn how to create stylish collage compositions with PicTomo's built-in feature, and how to order professional photo books using high-quality images from ZIP batch download. Preserve event memories beautifully.

Published: Feb 16, 2026

Are your event photos sitting forgotten in your phone? Turn those photos into collages and photo books to enjoy them even more.

Collage Ideas

Collages combine multiple photos into a single image, making them perfect for conveying the atmosphere of an event at a glance.

Theme-Based Collages

  • Chronological collage: Arrange photos from morning to noon to evening to show the day's flow
  • Expression collage: Collect nothing but smiling faces from participants
  • Food collage: Create a menu catalog by lining up all the dishes from a dinner event
  • Before and after: Show the transformation from setup to event to cleanup

Photo Book Layout Examples

Online photo book services let you create professional-quality photo books with ease.

Recommended Page Structure

  • Cover: Feature one hero shot front and center
  • Pages 1-2: Overview with date, location, and participant list
  • Pages 3-6: Photos following the event timeline
  • Pages 7-8: Fun moments and unexpected happenings
  • Final page: Group photo with a "Thank you" message

Tips for Selecting Photos

Here are some tips for choosing photos from a large collection for collages and photo books.

  • Narrow down similar compositions to just one
  • Prioritize photos that capture people's expressions
  • Include 1-2 wide shots that convey the venue atmosphere
  • Be decisive about cutting blurry or shaky photos
  • Select a balanced mix of photos from different photographers

Downloading Photos from PicTomo

PicTomo's bulk download feature lets you download all album photos as a ZIP file. Simply upload the downloaded photos to a photo book service to create your book in no time.

Summary

Turning event photos into collages and photo books transforms phone photos into tangible memories you can hold. After your event, use the photos everyone contributed to create something you can treasure.

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