Ways to use your images.
Print your images. Let me say it again, PRINT YOUR IMAGES! They are an investment, they are special, they are a time capsule of the people you love the most. Print your images.
So where to start, here's a few of my go to ways to do this!
Target - Life is always better at Target! Haha but for real. This definitely applies to this budget friendly stunner that is available in black and gold. If these aren't quite what you're looking for take a minute to browse the Project 62 collection, it's so good.
Artifact Uprising - Their Everyday photo books and card stock photo prints have my heart!
CB2 - Hands down the most beautiful frames. They are an investment but elevate every space and add that WOW factor. When you're at the site search 'large picture frames' and enjoy. I will tell you from experience that the black gallery frame w/ white mat will change your life.
Amazon - Here are my go to budget friendly options from Amazon! Option one (16x20 to 8x10) is great because it makes a big statement but you only need 8 x 10 prints. And this black metal frame in the 16 x 20 version is a staple in almost every room of my house.
MPIX - The perfect balance of budget conscious without sacrificing quality. Always a safe bet and great customer service when needed.
The Classic Photo Album - Of all the options, this is my kids' favorite! We start with just an old fashioned photo album from Amazon or Target for each child and a stack of a few copies of all the photos from our session, printed however was easiest (and usually cheapest!) Then we all sit around the table and the kids make their personalized album from our session. Throughout the year I periodically blast a bunch of pictures from my phone to the printers and we repeat the process. My kids get SO excited about this tradition and regularly look through their albums stored lovingly in their rooms (under their beds or in the Lego box if we're being honest haha!).
Shutterfly - Not my first pick for prints but this Modern Gallery Art Print is next level. For our photos, I love to use simple descriptors like "F A L L 2 0 2 2" or "R E N N E R F A M I L Y 2 0 2 2" in the caption area. The finished look once they're displayed in your home is so so good.
THE HOME RUN - Here is the formula for my most requested combination - The 18"x24" frame from CB2 and an 18"x24" print from MPIX found under 'Smartphone Sizes' in the print options menu.
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Focus on neutral colors, as much texture as you can find, a few layers if the weather permits, and a pattern or two that you love!
This is a work in progress, more recommendations coming soon!