Why You Need to Print Your Photos
Printing photos and framing them to display on desk at work allows you to show off your kids, grandkids, and experiences!
You just got your photos back from your photo session, and you’ve shared them on your socials so that everyone can oooh and ahhh over them. Now what are you going to do with them? Are they just going to live in a phone, cloud, or hard drive forever? Or will you do something to feature them in your life for years to come? Framed prints, wall displays, canvases, and albums can become cherished keepsakes that help your images live on for you to enjoy for years to come! There’s just something truly magical about holding a tangible piece of your memories in your hands. Let me share with you some reasons you should print your photos:
1. The Tangible Connection
There’s something magical when you hold a physical photograph. Unlike digital files that might get buried in apps and folders or lost in a cloud, a printed photo or a beautifully crafted photo keepsake can become a cherished artifact. When you hold a print, you’re engaging with the memory on a sensory level. You can feel the texture of the paper, see the colors pop in a way that a screen often can’t replicate, and even smell the faint scent of ink and paper. It’s a physical experience that creates a deeper emotional connection to the moment captured.
2. A Lasting Legacy
Digital files, while convenient, are vulnerable to the whims of technology. Hard drives fail, software becomes obsolete, and even the most diligent backup systems can fall short. How many CDs, DVDs, and USBs do you have laying around that you can’t even access without buying a special port now? Prints, on the other hand, are a form of preservation that transcends technology. With proper care, a high-quality print can last for generations, becoming a part of your family's heritage. Imagine your grandchildren one day flipping through a beautifully bound photo album, discovering your family history through wedding and family photos!
I love Samatha’s idea of using detail images from her wedding to use as wall art in her home!
3. Art for Your Space
Your home is a canvas for your life, and what better way to decorate it than with images that hold personal significance? Custom prints and keepsakes aren’t just photographs—they’re pieces of art that tell your story. Whether it’s a grand canvas of a family portrait, a series of framed images capturing a special event, or a sleek photo book documenting a family vacation, these pieces of art transform your space and keep your memories in the spotlight. They become conversation starters, emotional touchstones, and visual reminders of what matters most.
4. The Personal Touch
Ordering prints and keepsakes allows you to tailor the presentation of your photos to match your style and preferences. Unlike generic digital frames or online galleries, you can choose the size, finish, and framing that best complements your décor. Plus, creating custom keepsakes like photo books, calendars, or even personalized gifts adds a level of personalization that digital photos can’t match. It’s a way to infuse your personality into the presentation, making each piece uniquely yours.
Albums and scrapbooks, handmade or digitally created, are great keepsakes for yourself and gifts for loved ones.
5. The Joy of Giving
There’s something incredibly rewarding about giving a printed photo or keepsake as a gift. It’s a heartfelt gesture that shows you’ve put thought and care into preserving a memory for someone else. Whether it’s a framed print for a grandparent or a personalized calendar for a friend, these tangible gifts carry emotional weight and are often cherished far more than digital files. It’s a way to share your memories in a form that’s both meaningful and memorable.
6. A Reminder to Slow Down
In our fast-paced digital world, it’s easy to forget to pause and appreciate our memories. Ordering prints and keepsakes is a way to slow down and reflect on the moments that matter. It’s a deliberate act of preserving and celebrating your life’s milestones. By investing in physical prints, you’re making a conscious choice to value and honor your memories, rather than letting them fade into the background of your digital life.
In conclusion, while digital photos have their place, there’s an irreplaceable value in ordering prints and keepsakes from your photo session. They offer a tangible connection to your memories, a lasting legacy, and an opportunity to infuse your personal style into your home. They transform fleeting moments into enduring artifacts, and they remind us to savor and celebrate the precious snapshots of our lives. So next time you finish a photo session, consider going beyond the screen and investing in prints and keepsakes that will bring your memories to life in a way that digital files simply can’t!
If you are one of my photography clients, you have the ability to order a variety of different prints and keepsakes directly from your gallery. There are hundreds of different options, from wall art, desk art, paper prints of all finishes and sizes, and keepsakes including photo puzzles, magnets, mugs, blankets, mouse pads, and coasters. If you’re not sure where to begin, let me help! I’m just an email or phone call away, and I would love to help you find a way to display your precious memories!
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*Special thanks to Sara, Samantha, Jessica, Courtney, and Canaan for sending me examples of how they have used photos I have taken for them in their homes!
Kimberly Cauble…
…is a teacher and wedding & portrait photographer in the Charlotte, NC area who has been photographing families, seniors, and weddings since 2012. She has photographed over 85 weddings and loves the art of photography and sharing what she has learned with others!