Amateur Photo Albums -

This report examines the history, cultural significance, and evolving nature of amateur photo albums. Once a staple of domestic life—defined by physical prints, adhesive corners, and narrative captions—the amateur album has undergone a radical transformation due to digital technology. While the medium has shifted from physical scrapbooks to digital feeds and cloud storage, the fundamental human desire to curate, preserve, and share personal history remains the driving force behind the practice.