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"As parents, the meaning we derive from photos is radically different than the meaning that our children can derive from them." - Justin DeMers (5:29 - 5:36)Michelle & Justin DeMersParents Photo Club
Why you should print more photos of your children.
If your phone and computer are anything like ours, they are filled with snapshots of your kiddos. Laughing. Crying. Playing. Sleeping. Snuggling. Fighting with their brother. Building sandcastles, or forts, or playing tag. They are all there. Glowing on the screen.
In this digital age we're living in, almost our entire lives are uploaded online, and the photos of our kiddos are no different. We take pictures of all the precious moments that we share with them, we post some on social media, and others remain on our online storage accounts. Digital photos can be accessed at any time, and they are convenient to share with friends and family.
In the midst of the convenience, are we missing out on some benefits of printed physical photos?
"Bring your photo memories to life in a physical form, whether they are photos for display, or in scrapbooks or collages."
- Michelle DeMers (9:04 - 9:12)
As your kiddo gets older, you can help foster healthy connection to your family even during those more independent moments. If you have printed photos of your family, your children can carry them around and feel connected to their family at all times. They can have a picture of their sibling when in school, or when feeling lonely at night as they're falling asleep.
They can also use the photos to recreate special memories, like when they built a sand-castle at the beach with their sibling, or when they were cuddling with you on the couch. Having printed photos of such special moments can provide them with warmth and comfort that digital images can't. And the best part is that with some of the printing apps offered by Amazon and other companies, printed photos are now incredibly affordable.
3 tips for printing photos of your children.
Print more photos - The more photos that you print, the better. Go through your phone, or your online storage platform, and pick out all the images that you think might be fun for your kids. You never know which photos they would connect with, or for what reason. You might assume that they'd be more interested in pictures of themselves, but in reality, they could be more interested in their sibling's snaps. With the prints being as affordable as they are, you can always discard the ones they don't connect with.
Get the kids involved - Include your kiddos in the process when you pick pictures to print. If they choose the photos, they're more likely to want to use them. Maybe they want different pictures printed for various purposes. One that they can take to school with them, photos to display in their room, and others that they simply think are fun. You might be amazed at how deeply they connect with some of the photos of their family.
It's all about the memories - It's incredible to hear how kids recall the stories of what they see in the photos. Whether it's a picture of when your children were playing on the beach, or when they were tearing up the dance floor with their brothers or sisters, kids remember details in ways you'd never imagine. Sometimes those memories are factual, and at other times they make up their own exciting stories to associate with the photos. Printing the images will allow them to bring those precious memories back to life whenever they want.
How to print photos for your kiddos.
Unlike what previous generations experienced, printing photos aren't a big deal anymore thanks to technology. Your photos are stored in multiple locations online, and you can print them whenever you wish. So, it's always best to print more, rather than less. As we mentioned before, you never know which photos your kids will connect with most.
For most photos, you can use Amazon Prints. They're affordable, and you get to pick the print style, size, and other additional features, and you can have it shipped straight to your door. Shutterfly is a similar app if you want the prints sent to you. If you're going to have them done in a physical location, you can bring your memory card to a local Walmart or Target. This typically works best for disposable prints, ones that hold cherished memories, but you aren't too concerned about the physical copies themselves.
"The other amazing part of the process is just hearing our kids talk about the stories around those photos, and how they bring them back to life." - Justin DeMers (6:01 - 6:10)
For photos that are a bit more precious, ones you might put on your wall or maybe it's more of a family heirloom, you could go a little bit on the higher-end. Artifact Uprising is one excellent service for such pictures. They have quite a few print and display options, and just like Amazon Prints, you can upload the photos to their app. A few days later, the incredible memories show up in a tangible form that your kids can enjoy as they relive those special moments.
Get those photos into your kiddos hands. Help them stay connected to you, the rest of the family, and all of the memories they are making everyday.
How to Get Involved
Listen to the Parents Photo Club podcast! Subscribe. Rate. Review. Help us spread the word to help empower more parents to take photos that are worth keeping forever.
If you want to dig in deeper and get more tips, tricks and strategies on capturing the everyday magic of your family's life, join our thriving community of parents in our Photo for Parents group.
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By Michelle & Justin DeMers"As parents, the meaning we derive from photos is radically different than the meaning that our children can derive from them." - Justin DeMers (5:29 - 5:36)Michelle & Justin DeMersParents Photo Club
Why you should print more photos of your children.
If your phone and computer are anything like ours, they are filled with snapshots of your kiddos. Laughing. Crying. Playing. Sleeping. Snuggling. Fighting with their brother. Building sandcastles, or forts, or playing tag. They are all there. Glowing on the screen.
In this digital age we're living in, almost our entire lives are uploaded online, and the photos of our kiddos are no different. We take pictures of all the precious moments that we share with them, we post some on social media, and others remain on our online storage accounts. Digital photos can be accessed at any time, and they are convenient to share with friends and family.
In the midst of the convenience, are we missing out on some benefits of printed physical photos?
"Bring your photo memories to life in a physical form, whether they are photos for display, or in scrapbooks or collages."
- Michelle DeMers (9:04 - 9:12)
As your kiddo gets older, you can help foster healthy connection to your family even during those more independent moments. If you have printed photos of your family, your children can carry them around and feel connected to their family at all times. They can have a picture of their sibling when in school, or when feeling lonely at night as they're falling asleep.
They can also use the photos to recreate special memories, like when they built a sand-castle at the beach with their sibling, or when they were cuddling with you on the couch. Having printed photos of such special moments can provide them with warmth and comfort that digital images can't. And the best part is that with some of the printing apps offered by Amazon and other companies, printed photos are now incredibly affordable.
3 tips for printing photos of your children.
Print more photos - The more photos that you print, the better. Go through your phone, or your online storage platform, and pick out all the images that you think might be fun for your kids. You never know which photos they would connect with, or for what reason. You might assume that they'd be more interested in pictures of themselves, but in reality, they could be more interested in their sibling's snaps. With the prints being as affordable as they are, you can always discard the ones they don't connect with.
Get the kids involved - Include your kiddos in the process when you pick pictures to print. If they choose the photos, they're more likely to want to use them. Maybe they want different pictures printed for various purposes. One that they can take to school with them, photos to display in their room, and others that they simply think are fun. You might be amazed at how deeply they connect with some of the photos of their family.
It's all about the memories - It's incredible to hear how kids recall the stories of what they see in the photos. Whether it's a picture of when your children were playing on the beach, or when they were tearing up the dance floor with their brothers or sisters, kids remember details in ways you'd never imagine. Sometimes those memories are factual, and at other times they make up their own exciting stories to associate with the photos. Printing the images will allow them to bring those precious memories back to life whenever they want.
How to print photos for your kiddos.
Unlike what previous generations experienced, printing photos aren't a big deal anymore thanks to technology. Your photos are stored in multiple locations online, and you can print them whenever you wish. So, it's always best to print more, rather than less. As we mentioned before, you never know which photos your kids will connect with most.
For most photos, you can use Amazon Prints. They're affordable, and you get to pick the print style, size, and other additional features, and you can have it shipped straight to your door. Shutterfly is a similar app if you want the prints sent to you. If you're going to have them done in a physical location, you can bring your memory card to a local Walmart or Target. This typically works best for disposable prints, ones that hold cherished memories, but you aren't too concerned about the physical copies themselves.
"The other amazing part of the process is just hearing our kids talk about the stories around those photos, and how they bring them back to life." - Justin DeMers (6:01 - 6:10)
For photos that are a bit more precious, ones you might put on your wall or maybe it's more of a family heirloom, you could go a little bit on the higher-end. Artifact Uprising is one excellent service for such pictures. They have quite a few print and display options, and just like Amazon Prints, you can upload the photos to their app. A few days later, the incredible memories show up in a tangible form that your kids can enjoy as they relive those special moments.
Get those photos into your kiddos hands. Help them stay connected to you, the rest of the family, and all of the memories they are making everyday.
How to Get Involved
Listen to the Parents Photo Club podcast! Subscribe. Rate. Review. Help us spread the word to help empower more parents to take photos that are worth keeping forever.
If you want to dig in deeper and get more tips, tricks and strategies on capturing the everyday magic of your family's life, join our thriving community of parents in our Photo for Parents group.