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We live in a world where tracking family memories has never been easier—but, ironically, with our phones clogged with thousands of photos (the average American takes six photos a day!), accessing specific memories is actually much harder than the days of film cameras and photo albums.
If you’re keen to document your memories with something a bit more meaningful, the good news is that you have plenty of creative options to consider. We’ve got you started with this list of ideas to turn your family photos into something special.
Create a Storybook Album
Instead of a basic photo album, consider making a photobook with a story. These work best for when you want to document your trips away, but you could also use them to tell the story of a year in your life or a certain memorable time period.
Online services selling photobooks allow you to design and print custom books, picking your own layouts and adding short captions next to the photos. If you’re after a fun way to flip through your photos, this is a great option to consider.
Make a Memory Wall
Who said you had to decorate your home with bland, impersonal artwork? Instead, consider turning a blank wall into a rotating gallery of your favorite family photos.
You can get creative here, with frames or string lights with clips to make it easy to swap out pictures, keeping the display fresh and letting you feature different moments throughout the year. A memory wall works great in your living room or along your staircase, where you can display generations of your family history.
Put Together a Video Montage
Photos only go so far to capture memories, and a slideshow or video montage makes those precious moments even more memorable.
When you’re making video montages, you can mix still images with videos, and add background music and even voice recordings. A video montage is a great way to document a family trip or a big life event.
Print Photos on Everyday Items
If you want to give your photos a practical use, a fun idea is to print them on items you use every day.
You can turn your snapshots into keepsakes by putting them on custom mugs, blankets, and phone cases, so you’re reminded of that special moment when you’re going about your daily life. Custom air fresheners are particularly fun, letting you showcase your favorite photo and improve the smell in your car. If you’re a pet owner, a cat air freshener for car will give you a reason to smile every time you get in the driver’s seat.
Make a Digital Family Journal
Finally, for anyone who prefers the convenience of sharing their memories online, you’ll probably enjoy creating a private digital journal, where you can upload photos and write about your best moments.
Some apps let multiple you share your journal with your family members, so they can contribute too. This is a great way to stay connected with your family members from all over the world.
Takeaway
Your family photos don’t deserve to be hidden away on your phone. Hopefully, these ideas have inspired you to creatively preserve your favorite memories, so you can easily look back on your special moments for years to come.
Disclosure – this is a collaborative post.
