The Art of the Photograph & Our Favorite Photo Frames

I’ve always thought that there’s something so special in holding a physical photograph.  So today I want to celebrate the art of the photograph by sharing some of my favorite photo albums, framing services, and picture frames…hello Aerin shagreen frame!  And with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the horizon, what better time to share a few of my picture project gifts! 

I think we’ve all gotten away from the true beauty of personal photography with the digital age.  I know I’m guilty of taking pictures on my phone and never doing anything with them!  Whether it’s lack of time, energy or what, it’s easy to put off doing something with your photographs. But I promise you, you’ll be so happy you did it when you do.  

Gone are the days when the only way to get pictures on the wall was by bringing them into the framers or printers and waiting a week plus.  Now a simple trip to your neighborhood Walgreens can print frame-worthy photos from your recent vacation.  And fortunately, there are several companies that make the framing process incredibly simple and seamless, with a handful of customized options available that don’t cost an arm-and-a-leg.  Simply Framed is one of my favorites, and I also keep Artifact Uprising in my back pocket should I need a meaningful gift idea for family and friends. 

Speaking personally, it’s been a goal of mine recently to spend the time and work on a few projects with our old family photos.  See, we lost a whole bin of old pictures because of a flood several years ago.  For years I said I wanted to go through them and do something with them, and now it’s too late.  But going through that ordeal helped me to treasure the rest of our family photo collection, and it inspired me to find heirloom-worthy frames like this one and this one and ways to preserve and enjoy them for years to come.  Plus I can’t tell you what a trip it’s been to go through all of these memories.  

I’d love to hear how you enjoy preserving your family memories and check out a few additional ways to get started on your own photo projects as well as my favorite frames!  Truly, MKR

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