Unlike previous generations subject to waiting days for a roll of camera film to be developed, we currently have immediate access to viewing our photos. The ease of taking 'pics', editing on a whim, and instantly sharing or posting for the masses is a new phenomenon. The days of scrapbooking parties suddenly seem laborious, and aside from Christmas cards, few can imagine having photos printed at a store to then manually mail (at the post office) to friends and family. This new realm of tools and convenience begs for the questions to be answered of 'where do all of the photos go?'
I personally love getting to create virtual scrapbooks of previous years (after uploading the 6500 photos not backed-up yet.) Shutterfly, Snapfish, Apple Photo Book and more are great resources for collecting important photos in a book format to peruse at your leisure. I create a coffee table book for every year so that guests can see the story of our lives if they feel inclined. These serve as great gifts for special occasions too.
Photos highlighting your exceptional camera-wielding skill or sentimental moments can be printed for a gallery wall, mounted collage, or shelving display. Whether printed at a local store such as Costco, or ordered online through companies such as Mpix, memories can be put on paper in almost any size. If the idea of selecting various, coordinated frames for a wall collage seems overwhelming, stretched canvas prints can be a simple solution. Whichever route you go, having printed images of life's beautiful moments is a necessary element in any home.