S.J.
I have been keeping photo albums for close to 30 years, and have tried many different types.
Over the years I think the best albums are the ones with horizontal slots for 2 4x6 pictures on the left, 2 on the right, next page, etc It is in a 2 or 3 ring binder and I have bought them at Target.
My kids still think the best "albuns" are pictures dated and sorted in photo boxes, that they can look through at their leisure. I have them sorted and separated by year, but since they are all individually dated it doesn't matter if they get mixed up.
What I have actually done is have 2 sets of pictures made, on for the album and one for their boxes. Good luck!!