Why Digital Photos Aren't Good Enough

There are few things in the world with the power a photo has.  It can instantly draw you back to a place, a time, an event.  It can bring back the memory of someone dear who is long-gone.  It can even allow you to "be at" events you weren't around for or "meet" people who died before you were born.

There's just one caveat.

You have to see it.

 

The Photo Dilemma

How many photos do you have on your phone right now?  How many on your camera?  Have you seen them since you've taken them?  

If you're like most people, you have so many photos you haven't done anything with that you're a little embarrassed to answer the question.  Here's the truth:  you're normal.  You're average.  You're in the majority.

But, as they say, if all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?

Just because everyone does it that way doesn't mean it's for you.  Photos do so much good for the heart and soul that we actually NEED them.  

What Your Photos Can Actually (Amazingly!) Do For You

Have you heard of the scientifically-proven benefits of preserving photos and memories?  I fly through them pretty quickly here, but this should help you think about your photos a little differently.

Have you ever thought about how your life would change if you {unleashed the power in your photos}?  Photos weren't meant to be stored in the cloud or on a computer, they were meant to be seen.  The only way that can happen is if we print them somehow.  {You don't keep something as powerful as photos in a box.}  

I know that some people say, "But I look at them on my computer."  Actually...  Most people don't, and I would wager that it doesn't happen very often.  

The main issue with just digital photos, though, is that they have no information with them.  They are missing their story--the whole reason they were taken.  Who is in the photo?  Where was it taken?  Was it a special event or an everyday one?  What happened before or after the photo was taken?  What made it a photo-worthy moment?

photo credit: Brooke Mehr

Photos with their stories have the power I outline in that video clip.  

How to See, Enjoy, and Share Your Photos

If you prefer the traditional print method--printing photos and putting them in a photo album you might find at a big box store--just make sure you're using high-quality products to put those photos in.  And don't forget to record the memories and details that go with them!  

If your photos are already digital, though, it's convenient to print them in {a digital book or digital scrap pages}--and be sure those are high-quality, too, because many these days aren't.  (The options listed at that link ARE!)  

These days we have too many photos to be able to see and appreciate them without some actual time and effort.  But I've got great news about that.

That effort pays great dividends!  Many things {don't produce immediate rewards, but memory-keeping isn't one of them!}  You'll feel happiness, satisfaction, a sense of belonging, and even gratitude as you start preserving your life's story through photos and memories.  (Check out that link to see what I mean.)

Some Helpful Resources to Get You Started

If it feels a little daunting to even start because your photos are everywhere and you're overwhelmed, don't worry!  I've got your back.  

Here are five steps to get you going on high quality (private & guaranteed!) memory-keeping!  There's even a photo organization video tutorial there for you, and information on preserving not just photos but family memories in video, too.

If you haven't preserved your photos and memories for a while, these two resources can be a lot of help!

• How to Catch Up On Your Photos (including video tutorials and ideas)
• How to Find the Time for Your Photos (lots of resources!)
• Personal Help with a Memory-Keeping Consultant

Because isn't it about time your photos were a source of joy again?

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