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Print extra copies of your vacation photos for family members and friends to touch, love and review. Don't worry about smudges or bent edges on this batch. The more wear-and-tear they show, the more you know they have been enjoyed. Place some photos on the fridge or, in a tray, on the coffee table. Invite everyone to examine them at will. It will help solidify those vacation memories with your … [Read more...]

Let's get your 2018 vacation photos secure. First and foremost, create a new folder, with a memorable name, and download your digital photos and videos from all your devices, including those of other family members. Once you have all the photos downloaded, back them up on the cloud or an external hard drive. Do this right away; before you are immersed in your day to day routine. That way if … [Read more...]

Here's an area where you should allow yourself freedom to take a lot of pictures. Snap away! You will want to capture what is happening in that moment. So, go ahead and take a series of photos to capture the entire event. Family adventure photographs are tremendous fun to look back on. However, be ready to delete all except the best. Oftentimes, many of these photos are out of focus or capture … [Read more...]

Here's a great tip from Julie Kessler of Picture This Organized on how to tell stories with your family photos: Remember, people are the most important thing in your photos. When we go on vacation, we often feel drawn to take hundreds of photos of the location, that include beautiful landscapes, historical houses, and picturesque scenery. You likely won't enjoy (or even bother) browsing through … [Read more...]

Snap photos of important signs and landmarks throughout your vacation. Try shooting them from interesting angles. If it will be more meaningful, include your family in the picture. Do not worry about posing family members, zany antics will make the picture more fun! These signage pictures make great introductory photos for a family vacation scrapbook or digital photo album. Don’t worry if you miss … [Read more...]

Before you head out on vacation, make sure you are camera ready. Download and delete old photos that you no longer need or want. That way, you will have plenty of space for all the new photos and videos of upcoming memories. Double check and make sure that you have fresh batteries and/or charging cords. Make sure that the time and date are accurately set on your camera, thereby insuring that those … [Read more...]