As much as I love that adorable camel running around saying HUMP DAYYYYYY, Throwback Thursday is where it’s at. I always look forward to seeing everyone’s posts and getting to take a trip down memory lane. But it has also really got me thinking… what if none of those photos had ever been printed? There is no denying that we now live in a digital world. Convenient? Yes, but reliable? No. Hard drives fail, phones get washed in the laundry and sometimes things just disappear… right into thin air {ahem, aka, user error}. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, that printing photos from last weekend’s err, last year’s { fill in the blank } seems like the least of your worries. Hey, I get it. I’m totally guilty of this too. So in an effort to stay on top of it all, I’m going to start using Thursdays as a day to take a little bit of time to look through my files {computer/instagram/phone/etc}, pick out my favorites and print my images. I challenge *you* to do the same and together we can save Throwback Thursday from becoming extinct. I know, I know… so dramatic! But seriously, what good are all those photos 10 or 20 years from now if you never print them? Think about it… and then make it happen. Here are some of my favorite resources for printing and backing up photos:
- Mpix: I love Mpix! Their product line is extensive and their quality is outstanding.
- Artifact Uprising: Custom photo goods made easy… their products are ahhhh-mazing and will totally have you swooning.
- Groovebook: For only $2.99 a month, including shipping and processing, Groovebook will send you a photo book each month. The photos are perforated for easy removal so you can share with your friends and family… so COOL!
- Printsagram: A great way to print your Instagram photos with a unique selection of products.
- CrashPlan: If you’re not backing up your computer and hard drive(s) online, this is a wonderful way to help protect all of your important files.
- Attn Past Clients: Have you printed your images from your last session with me? If not, please drop me a line. I’m proud to be offering a new collection of the most unique and highest quality products in the industry, from custom made albums to display options which complement any home décor. Let me help take the guesswork out of displaying your beautiful images.
And what would a TBT blog post be without some of my own childhood throwbacks… 😉
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