How To Let Your Photos Live Forever

You just received your gallery, and you can’t stop scrolling and squealing with glee over how beautiful it is!! (Ok, maybe you don’t squeal, maybe only I do that - but you’re definitely smiling and in love!)

Immediately, your FB feed dings with oohhs and aaahhs from family and friends, obsessing over how fabulous you look and how cute your kids are - and it feels wonderful! Your planning and preparation paid off. But within 24 hours, the likes taper off, and your gorgeous image get lost in a sea of posts. Should your photos disappear forever once they get pushed to the back of your Facebook feed? Ummmm ….. no!

I know. They come in super handy when your child needs a family picture for a school assignment (been there, done that). And they make great Facebook covers and iphone wallpaper. But they deserve so much more.

HANG THEM ON YOUR WALLS

There are so many options for wall displays! Wood, frames, canvases … find what works best for your style and budget. Collages can be customized to fit your space, allowing you to display as many photos as you desire. Your family, and your love, becomes your art. And you will smile every time you walk in the room and see them. Even your teenager will like seeing them - he may not admit it, but trust me, he will notice.

PLACE THEM ALL OVER YOUR HOUSE

Don’t have room on your walls? Not a problem. Display them on your fridge, on your mantel, on a bookshelf, next to your child’s bed. What matters is that your family sees them, and can touch them, every day. Psychologist David Krauss reports that seeing family photos in the home, creates feelings of safety and a sense of belonging. Krauss recommends placing printed family photos in children’s bedrooms, so they will be one of the last things they see when they fall asleep, and one of the first things they see when they start the day.

CREATE AN ALBUM

Albums are such treasured keepsakes, that can be enjoyed now, and passed on to future generations down the road. They can hold 20 or more photos, so you can include several of your favorites! And snuggling on the couch with your kids, turning pages and remembering the fun you had during your session never gets old, right?

“The photos on our walls from our sessions are some of my most prized possessions.” ~ Mea

“Seeing our photos in our album makes me feel so emotional …. so proud and happy of the family I have.” ~ Sharon

Your photos are visible reminders of your life as it is right now. They are your truth - the laughter, the chaos, the beauty of each personality. Snap a photo for me after you hang your images! I love seeing them in your home!

Thank you @sweetbeginnings_stephanie for our breathtaking family photos! I can’t wait to showcase them all over my house!