instax™ photo rewind: 2024 relived
Throwback to 2024 with an instant pic memory book that captures your year's highlights. Was 2024 your year to thrive, explore, or just vibe through the chaos? Whether it was full of solo adventures, nights out with your besties, or cosy nights in with your person, every memory deserves its place.
instax™ snaps are the ultimate way to give your best moments a glow-up and reflect on the past 12 months. Create a memory book that celebrates the real and the raw, so you can step into 2025 feeling connected to where you’ve been — and hyped for what’s next.
How to make your own memory book with instax™ instant pics
Maybe you were all about the Project 365 challenge last year and have a stack of snaps to add to a custom memory book. Or perhaps you snapped here and there and want to free your pics from that desk drawer.
Whether you’re capturing those spontaneous moments, picture-perfect occasions, or planning out a themed collection, your memory book should reflect the true essence of your year. Plus, the instant nature of instax™ photos adds that extra layer of nostalgia — because who doesn’t love a bit of instant gratification?
Choose your view, choose your film
The first step to creating your instax™ photo memory book? Choosing the right film. Whether you’re into classic vibes, bold pops of colour, or something in between, we have film options that will make your photos stand out. So, let’s break it down and find the film that matches your energy.
instax mini™ film
If you're into a more compact, classic feel, instax™ mini Instant Film is your go-to. These smaller prints pack all the charm in a fun, pocket-sized format. They’re perfect for creating a collection of photos that you can mix and match, or for adding that playful touch to your pages. Think quick snaps from spontaneous moments, weekend adventures, or small group shots.
Our mini prints make for a vibe-filled, easy-to-carry memory book that you can take with you wherever you go.
instax SQUARE™ film
For those of you who live for that Instagram aesthetic — the one before that update — our SQUARE Instant Film is everything. With its larger, perfectly proportioned square format, your photos are instantly more elevated, giving you the space to showcase your favourite moments with style.
Go minimalist with clean shots or create collages of multiple photos. The choice is yours.
instax WIDE™ film
Ready to go big? Our instax™ WIDE Instant Film is perfect for those panoramic moments. Think group shots, epic landscapes, or any scene that deserves the spotlight. If you thrive on the bigger picture, WIDE is the way to go. Plus, the wider format allows for even more fun with the layout. Add a wide-range shot on one page or make it the centrepiece of your entire spread.
instax™ film designs
Once you’ve got your size sorted, it’s time to think about design. What look do you want? Depending on your vibe, you can take your pick from our fun film options. From soft pastels (hello, Pink Lemonade) for an on-trend, dreamy look to bold, maximalist patterns like our Spray Art and cute Hearts options.
Keep it sweet with Sprinkles. Live your Mermaid fantasy. Or give ultimate nostalgia with Monochrome.
Picking your 2024 highlights
Okay, here’s the really fun part: curating your gallery. Think of your instant photo memory book as a snapshot of you — the true essence of your year, packed into one book. You could add hundreds of snaps, sure. But this isn't a numbers game. It’s about picking the moments that make you feel something.
Need some layout inspo? We’ve got you.
- How it started vs how it’s going: Before and after — it’s a classic. Choose your highlights from the beginning of your year, like a snap of your ‘New Year, New Me’ moment (hello, January gym sessions) and pair it with a pic from the end of the year to show how far you’ve come.
Whether it’s big life steps like moving out, career progress, or simply a shift in mindset, this layout shows your transformation in style.
- Vibe check: Capture the mood of your year with photos that sum up the way you were feeling at different times. Start with a photo that embodies your vibe at the beginning of the year, and follow it up with snapshots from key moments that reflect how your energy evolved.
Loved up? Ready for an adventure? Rolling with the punches? Document it all. Bonus points for adding doodles, captions, or symbols that really bring out the mood. - Photo diary: Keep it simple with a visual diary that showcases the little moments that defined your year, month by month. Wanna add another layer? Include notes to show your thoughts and reflections on each pic.
- Next-level moments: You know those years where it feels like there’s something big on every weekend? If 2024 was one of those, let your fave events lead the narrative. From your cousin’s wedding and your bestie’s baby shower to your partner’s graduation and that work award ceremony, these are the moments that you want to stand out.
Print and reminisce
Now you’ve chosen the photo memories that made 2024 iconic, printing your instax™ snaps is where the magic happens. And it’s super easy with an instax Link™ Printer.
SQUARE, WIDE, or mini, our smartphone printers let you print photos directly from your phone (thank you, digital convenience). They also give you the freedom to customise your prints.
Simply connect to your instax Link app, and you can add filters, tweak the brightness, or even crop your photo before committing to the final print. Want to get extra creative? Add some text or make a collage from multiple images.
One of our favourite features across the range is the sketch, edit, and print mode — you can add doodles, change up the colours, or throw in some text.
Our printers also each have unique features that are definitely worth exploring, so check out our comparison to get the best device for the custom memory book you want to make.
- instax AiR Studio™ is a must try on the instax mini Link 3™ if you want to make your photos pop with fun animations and doodles.
- Want to try AR Print? Go for the instax SQUARE Link™. This augmented reality feature is next level, adding some special FX originality to your snaps.
- If you love the idea of sharing your snaps and a secret message with your mates as well as making your memory book, let the instax WIDE Link’s™ QR Print Mode embed a QR code in your pic that links to a video or message.
For more tips and tricks, take a look at our guide on how to use our instax™ Link printers to create ultra-nostalgic photo albums and displays.
Putting it all together
So, you’ve got your prints — but how are you going to put them into a custom memory book that screams 2024 every time you flick through it?
You can flex your creativity as much as you like. So, if a format feels right, go for it. Here are a few suggestions if you’re stuck:
- Classic instax™ photo album: No stress, no mess. Pop your pics in an album designed for your instax™ print size and keep it clean. Super simple, but it gets the job done.
- Old-school scrapbook: Ready to get extra? Grab a scrapbook, some washi tape, stickers, and your fave pens. Go wild with layers, memories, and random bits — ticket stubs, random quotes, all of it. Scrapbook like it’s Y2K.
Give our scrapbook challenge guide a glance for some more creative inspiration. - Reflective journal: Want to make it more emotive? Stick your snaps in a journal or diary with plenty of space for notes. Mix in some handwritten thoughts, doodles, and quotes that hit you in the feels.
See ya, 2024
2024 is out, 2025 is in. But let’s not rush it — it’s time to look back at the highlights of the past year.
Creating a custom memory book with instax™ snaps is a fun way to relive those moments that made you laugh, cry, and everything in between. From epic trips to chill nights in, your pics are the perfect way to keep those memories close.
