Preserving Family Memories: Why You Should Print Your Photos

Every day, millions of photos are shared online, Facebook alone sees over 350 million uploads daily. Instagram is getting out of control with an average of 60 million, then there is Pinterest, Google +, Twitter and more.  Social media makes it easy to keep in touch, especially when, like me, you live far from family. Grandparents can watch their grandchildren grow, friends stay in the loop, and memories are stored in a digital space.

But here’s the thing: that space is not truly yours.

It’s great to have a diary with your daily life and photos but it could be gone tomorrow! There are many mysteries. I’ve heard stories of people being hacked and accounts deleted for who knows what reasons. I know, that’s scary, right?  Everything could disappear with a click of a finger. So imagine that – all your photos of the holidays, friends gathering, important moments, your family gone in a second. It’s devastating.

But hopefully, you will have your photos saved on your computer or hard drive so you can have those memories with you again. Phew! But remember, technology can easily fail too and if that device breaks or bursts, you are left with nothing.

A part of your story will be missing! And this is pretty devastating.

That’s why preserving family memories means going beyond digital.

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Why Printing Your Photos Still Matters

Let me ask you: why are you taking that specific photo? Of course nowadays with digital photography, it’s so easy and we take photos of everything. But imagine you’re back in the film era with only 24 or 36 frames to capture. You will think about what you want to photograph and value the situation. Probably something special, a particular moment, something you want to remember and maybe something will be worth having printed in your hands.

One thing I always enjoy is going through old photos when I am at my parents’ house. They are always there in some big albums, in several shoe boxes and no matter if there is internet or not, electricity or not, they are in my hands. And they open conversations, unlock memories, and remember things we probably removed from our minds.

I said already I am guilty myself of not printing enough! I’d love to have all my photos printed but we take so many pictures nowadays that it’s impossible! But I print those I love and want to see often and create albums to tell stories.

Please remember to print your photos, at least the photos that are more important to you. Create a memory you will enjoy for a lifetime and will become a legacy for your family.

Your Photos Deserve to Be Seen and Felt

As a London maternity and newborn photographer, I capture emotional, once-in-a-lifetime moments. My clients walk away not just with digital files but with printed albums, wall art, or keepsake boxes—pieces that become part of their home and heart.

Prints are not just decoration. They’re daily reminders of your journey. They boost your children’s sense of belonging and become part of your family’s visual identity.SaveSave

How to Start Preserving Your Family Memories

Whether you’re working with a professional photographer or printing your own favourites, here are a few tips:

• Print the photos you love most, the ones that make you smile every time.
• Back up your digital files in multiple places.
• Create albums or wall displays that tell a story, your story.

If you’re ready to create timeless keepsakes from your maternity or newborn session, I’d love to help. Let’s preserve the fleeting moments before they’re gone.

📍 Based in Richmond, South West London, I offer printed products designed to help you cherish and pass down your memories.

Prints. Albums. Frames. They’re forever.

Let’s make sure your story lives on, not just on a screen, but in your hands and your home.