Create Your “Best of Halloween” Album
Every fall, my camera roll fills up with pumpkin carving, costume chaos, and candy-fueled smiles. But by November, those photos are buried somewhere between random screenshots and dinner recipes, never to be seen again. Sound familiar?
A few years ago, I decided to fix that. I created a simple “Best of Halloween” album, and now it’s one of my favorite collections in my photo library. Every October, I add a few new photos, and just like that, I can relive every costume, every pumpkin, every sweet (and slightly spooky) memory we’ve made.
It’s a small project that makes a big impact. When your photos are organized, it’s so much easier to actually enjoy them, and this Halloween album is proof.
Create Your “Best of Halloween” Album
The first step is simple: create a home for your Halloween memories. Open your photo app and make a new album called Best of Halloween. Use whatever system you’re already using. Apple Photos, Google Photos, Amazon Photos, Dropbox: it doesn’t matter. The best tool is the one you’ll actually stick with.
This will become your go-to spot for every pumpkin, costume, and candy-filled moment you capture over the years. Think of it as your personal highlight reel. One place where all the best parts of Halloween come together, rather than being scattered across devices or buried in your camera roll.
It only takes a few minutes to set up, but once you do, you’ll feel instantly more organized. And trust me, when your kids ask to see old costumes or past pumpkin designs, you’ll feel like a superhero when you can pull them up in seconds.
Round Up Your Favorite Halloween Memories
Now that your album is ready, it’s time to fill it with the best of the best. Scroll through your photos and pull in your favorite Halloween moments: costumes, pumpkin carving, school parties, trick-or-treating, even those front porch displays you’re secretly proud of. Include short videos, too, if you’d like; they bring the memories to life in such a fun way.
If you don’t celebrate Halloween, this still works beautifully. Create a Fall Favorites album instead and fill it with cozy October memories: apple picking, bonfires, football games, or the way the trees looked when they changed color.
To save time, try using the search bar in your photo library and type in words like “pumpkin,” “costume,” “Halloween,” or even “October.” It’s a quick way to round up what you need without endless scrolling. You’ll be amazed at how satisfying it feels to see all your favorite fall memories gathered together in one happy, organized spot.
Why It’s Worth the Effort
Here’s the best part: this tiny project pays off every single year. When your photos are organized, you actually use them. You’ll flip through that Halloween album and instantly relive each costume, laugh at those adorable toddler pumpkins, and maybe even spot a few family traditions that have stood the test of time.
For me, this album is one of my absolute favorites in my camera roll. It’s the perfect mix of fun, nostalgia, and just the right amount of chaos. And every October, when my kids ask to see their old costumes, I can find them in seconds, no searching, no scrolling. It makes me feel like I’ve unlocked a secret mom superpower.
The truth is, photo organizing doesn’t have to be a massive project. It’s about creating small, meaningful wins, one album, one memory, one smile at a time.
Start Small, Celebrate Big
You don’t need to overhaul your whole photo library to make a difference; just start with one small, meaningful project. A simple Best of Halloween album is an easy win that helps you feel organized and lets you enjoy your memories instead of losing them in the camera roll chaos.
So take a few minutes this week to pull your favorite Halloween (or fall!) photos into one happy home. You’ll thank yourself next year when you can flip through those moments with ease and remember why this season always feels so special.
Here’s to saving the memories that matter and actually getting to enjoy them.