{"id":76189,"date":"2026-04-01T11:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/?p=76189"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T21:11:06","slug":"how-much-do-photo-books-cost-pricing-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/how-much-do-photo-books-cost-pricing-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Photo Books Cost? Pricing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating a photo book<\/a> doesn\u2019t come down to one flat price. The total cost depends on the size, cover type, page style, and how many pages you add.<\/p>\n

Photo books typically start around $25 for softcover options and can exceed $150 for premium layflat or leather albums, with final pricing depending on size, page count, and upgrades.<\/p>\n

Shutterfly photo books start with a base price that includes 20 pages, and from there, you can customize everything\u2014from softcover books for everyday moments to premium layflat albums designed for milestone memories.<\/p>\n

Pricing can vary depending on current offers, so your final cost may differ from the standard starting price. This guide breaks down typical pricing so you can estimate your cost before you start designing.<\/p>\n

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Shutterfly Photo Book Pricing at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a quick look at how pricing scales based on popular photo book styles and sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Book Type<\/strong><\/td>\nSize<\/strong><\/td>\nStarting Price (20 pages)<\/strong><\/td>\nCost Per Additional Page<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Softcover<\/td>\n8\u00d78<\/td>\n$24.98<\/td>\n$1.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Softcover<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$33.73<\/td>\n$2.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardcover (Glossy)<\/td>\n8\u00d78<\/td>\n$39.98<\/td>\n$1.84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardcover (Glossy)<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$56.23<\/td>\n$2.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hardcover (Matte)<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$71.22<\/td>\n$2.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard Layflat<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$96.23<\/td>\n$2.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deluxe Layflat<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$136.23<\/td>\n$3.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Premium Leather Layflat<\/td>\n10\u00d710<\/td>\n$193.73<\/td>\n$3.49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These prices reflect standard starting costs before any promotions are applied.<\/p>\n

What Affects the Price of a Photo Book?<\/h2>\n

The total cost of your photo book can vary quite a bit depending on how you customize it. Here are the main factors that impact pricing:<\/p>\n