the complete guide

Bullet journal, junk journal, or daily diary, a few mini prints turn any notebook into a keepsake. Here's how to pick the right style, size, and paper for yours.

  • 10Mini photo print sizes
  • ✦Real photographic paper, no ink
  • ☂Scratch & water resistant
  • ♥Printed & hand-packed in Orem, Utah
find your style

Choose the Right Journaling Method for You

Which one sounds like you?

Writing-Focused

The Deep Thinker

80% writing20% visuals
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Gratitude, reflective, or stream-of-consciousness journals
Why prints
A photo anchors the moment behind your words.
Blended

The Life Curator

50% writing50% visuals
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Bullet, travel, or one-line-a-day journals
Why prints
Highlight the best moment of each day, week, or month.
Visual-Focused

The Visual Archivist

20% writing80% visuals
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Junk, nature, or goal journals
Why prints
Photos add the people and feelings to your ephemera.
page ideas

How to Use Mini Prints in Your Journal

Easy layouts for every style.

01

Writing-Focused

  • Leave a corner open for one print
  • Save a page for a photo grid
  • Leave half a page blank every few pages
02

Blended

  • Add a monthly or event recap page
  • Include a daily snapshot spot
  • Use repeating grids or calendar pages
03

Visual-Focused

  • Capture the small details
  • Layer prints with ephemera
  • Washi-tape a flip-up print with a note underneath
Blended journal spread with mini photo prints and handwritten notes
A blended spread: mini prints plus daily notes
Visual-focused junk journal page with mini photo prints and ephemera
A visual-focused page layered with ephemera
size guide

The Best Mini Print Sizes for Your Journal

The prints that fit best in six popular journal sizes.

Small journal
Field Notes
3.5 × 5.5 in  |  89 × 140 mm

A favorite pocket memo book size.

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Medium journal
A5
5.8 × 8.3 in  |  148 × 210 mm

The most common journal size.

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Larger journal size guide with a mix of mini prints, retro prints and photo strips
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Custom A5 photo journal from Persnickety Prints
made for photo lovers

Our Custom A5 Journal

Your photo on the cover, three coil colors, and blank, lined, grid, or dot pages.

Design Your Journal
materials guide

Choosing the Right Mini Print Material

Thick, medium, or thin: pick what suits your pages.

Medium

Photo Stickers

  • Durable vinyl, just peel and stick
  • Great for mixed-media pages
good to know

No Page Protector Needed

Made without ink, our prints are scratch and water resistant. Stamp and sticker right on top.

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Mini photo prints decorated with stickers in a journal
questions

Mini Prints for Journals FAQ

What size mini prints fit an A5 journal?

A5 is the most common journal size, and it pairs well with 4×4 photo prints and 2×2 mini prints. Mix sizes on a spread for more variety.

Do I need page protectors for my prints?

No. Our photographic prints are made without ink, so they're scratch and water resistant and can go right into your journal. You can even add stickers and stamps on top.

How do I attach mini prints to journal pages?

Use double-sided tape or washi tape for mini photo prints and double-sided tape or glue dots for thicker press prints. Photo stickers need no tape at all.

What are the best prints for junk journals?

Thick press prints (mini press prints, retro prints, and original photo strips) add texture to junk journals and collages. Photo stickers are another great choice for mixed-media pages.

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Bring Your Journal to Life

Grab your favorite photos and a roll of washi tape.