With the age of digital photography, it is easier than ever to shoot like bandits, download and shoot some more. (And let’s face it, some of us don’t even download!) The good news is that we are not stockpiling hundreds & thousands of photos on our desks and tables but instead, those digital works of art are collecting cyber dust waiting for us to appreciate and share them.
It is time. Set some boundaries and get a plan together. Sort through those 2011 photos and figure out the best way to share your memories…a year in review, vacation book, school year, etc. You can do so many fun things to share your memories now. Here are some ideas:
1. If you are a traditional scrapbooker, print those photos and have a croppin’ party!
2. Make a photobook. There are so many services out there to help you easily create one and if you have MS Publisher and a book binding kit, the sky is your limit! Or create something as simple as a flipbook (a small spiral bound photo book available at online photo retailers like Snapfish or Shutterfly). Kids love them!
3. A video! Software is so affordable and fun these days. You can upload your photos, arrange them, add music, voice-overs and create your own DVD that your family can enjoy. Imagine having your children’s voices with the photos…what a treasure.
Don’t get overwhelmed, get started. Set your goals and go! Enjoy the amazing photos you are taking and tell your family’s story. Most importantly…have a plan to back up your photos. Don’t wait for a hard drive crash to put a plan in place. You cannot replace these memories.
Here’s to celebrating our past and to a beautiful 2012! Happy New Year!
