Mosaic Journal: what it is, how it works and how much it costs
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Mosaic Journal is a daily photo journal that captures your life story as it happens: you choose one photo a day in the app, and every month your photos arrive automatically as real prints, ready to slip into a 365-day linen journal. With most photo services, prints end up in a drawer. With Mosaic Journal, your photos finally have a home, and your year becomes a book you can keep and pass down.
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What is Mosaic Journal?
Mosaic Journal is two things that work together:
- The journal: a premium linen hardcover with 365 photo pockets, laid out as 52 weekly spreads. It's undated, so you can start any day of the year.
- The app: free on iOS and Android. You choose a photo each day; we print it as a 4×4" square on thick 250gsm photo paper and post your month to you.
The idea is simple: one photo, one day, a lifetime of memories. It's not just about printing photos. It's about celebrating your life, one ordinary day at a time, and ending the year with something worth passing down.
How does it work?
- Choose your journal on mosaicjournal.com: six linen colours, with optional personalisation on the front or spine.
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Pick a mode in the app.
- One a Day: add one photo per day. Your prints arrive automatically once a month, up to 31 a month, with free delivery. You can backdate up to 365 days, and missed days roll over to your next delivery.
- Freestyle: print on demand, as many photos as you like, whenever you like. Perfect for clearing out your camera roll, or for trips and weddings. They ship right after checkout.
- Slip your prints in. The 4×4" prints fit the pockets perfectly, with no glue or stickers. Each week fills a spread, and over a year your journal fills with your life.
The real difference
Most photo apps sell you prints. What happens next is up to you, and usually that means a shoebox or a kitchen drawer. Mosaic Journal is built the other way round: the home comes first. Every print has a place waiting for it, the photos arrive on their own each month, and the finished journal tells the story of your year, in order, ready to hand down.
And it's genuinely fun. There's something quietly satisfying about a journal with 365 empty pockets, waiting to be filled. It's flexible, too: do one a day, or if a daily habit isn't your style, print on demand with Freestyle and clear out your camera roll in one go.
How much does Mosaic Journal cost?
- The journal: from £29.99 (personalisation from £20 extra).
- One a Day prints: £12.99 a month, or £9.99 a month when you pay yearly. No contract; cancel any time.
- Freestyle prints: pay as you go, from 41p a photo down to 27p a photo for 300+.
- Delivery: free. Taxes and duties are included in the price.
- App: free.
Every journal comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty.
Can I give Mosaic Journal as a gift?
Yes. The gift bundle includes the linen journal plus photo deliveries:
- Journal + 1 month of prints: from £29.99
- Journal + 12 months of prints: from £149.99
The activation code comes in the orange envelope inside the box. It never expires, so it can be redeemed whenever the recipient is ready. Gift cards are also available.
Where does Mosaic Journal deliver?
We print and ship locally across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with members in 21 countries. Prints can be sent to a different address from yours, including in a different country. UK delivery takes 1–3 working days; elsewhere 2–12 working days. No extra customs or duties to pay.
Who started Mosaic Journal?
Mosaic Journal was founded in London by Murad Huseynov, who pitched the business on BBC Dragons' Den. Our mission is to inspire joy and gratitude in the creation, reflection and sharing of memories.
Quick FAQ
What size are the prints? 4×4" squares, sized to fit the journal's pockets perfectly. No glue, no stickers.
Can more than one person add photos? Yes. The whole family can add to the same journal.
Can the same photos go to two homes? Yes. Want the same photos posted to two homes? Just message us and we'll set it up. Lots of families do this, even ones spread across the world.
Do I need to upload every single day? No. You can bulk upload whenever suits you and backdate missed days, or skip the daily habit entirely and print on demand with Freestyle.
Can I print old photos? Yes. Backdate up to 365 days in One a Day mode, or print anything in Freestyle.
Is there a social feed? Only a quiet one. No likes, no followers, no algorithm: the only feed shows photos friends tag you in.
Can I talk to a real person? Always. Live chat is on our website and every purchase comes with lifetime support.
