When was the last time you printed a photograph?
With easy access to camera phones and other digital photography technology, we're taking more photographs than ever, and I'm sure you have thousands of photos of your pet on your camera roll.
While digital files make it easy to save and share photos, there's something special about having photographs printed and framed to enjoy in your home or being able to flip through the pages of an album and remember each moment like it was yesterday. You won't have to worry about losing that cute shot of Fido when your phone dies or your computer's hard drive fails.
Here are four reasons why it's a good idea to print your pet photos
The Enjoyment Factor
While it's easy to open up your phone and take a look at your pet's photos, having a tangible portrait can increase your enjoyment of it. You don't have to bother scrolling through your camera roll or looking at a tiny screen. A printed photograph becomes more than a momentary snapshot in your life. Instead, it becomes a conversation piece that you can show off and enjoy at any time. Photography is art, and by displaying printed photos, you're not only cherishing a moment in time with your pet but creating a beautiful statement and unique decor for your home. Accent a wall in the hall, hang it over a fireplace or nestle it in the entryway to look at every time you pass by. Printed photos transform your house into a home and hold value as a physical reminder you can always look back on, a visual story, rather than pixels to be quickly scrolled past.
Technology Is Always Changing
Technology is constantly changing, and unless you're meticulous about transferring files or converting them to new formats, you could be losing valuable memories. A crashed hard drive or phone that breaks before you can move the photos off of it could mean losing the memories of a beloved pet that has since passed away. More tangible media such as USB drives or CDs still break, bend, or become obsolete, making the photos on them unrecoverable. Having physical portraits means you don't have to worry about losing digital files. You can rest easy knowing these memories and moments are secure. Plus, moving printed photos is as easy as packing them up and taking them to your new home. There's no need to worry about learning new tech or wondering if you made the right backup copy! Twenty years from now, you may not remember where you uploaded that photo, but you won't have to worry about that with a beautiful framed physical print.
Printed Photos Last a Lifetime
Professionally printed photos can easily last a lifetime if taken care of properly, which means you always have something to look back on. We all know that their time with us is never long enough. These photos provide a loving reminder of your shared time and keep them close to your heart.
Tangible portraits give you a chance to simply sit and enjoy the moment without other distractions or the fast-paced see it and forget it style of digital media.
You've Hired a Professional Pet Photographer to Capture Special Memories for You
You hired a professional photographer, so rely on their expertise and let them help you. Your investment should result in more than a few digital files. Even if you're a keen DIY'er, you may not be sure what crop would look best, or whether the image would look good in canvas or acrylic or why the colour of the prints you got from the drugstore just doesn't look the same as what you I showed you at my studio.
At Cedar and Bark Photography, your photography session doesn't end when I snap the last picture. As a professional pet photographer, I believe your photography experience isn't over until I've hand-delivered your beautiful, printed artwork right to your doorstep. You'll also get a copy of the digital file of every image purchased because I know you want to share them on social media or email them to friends and family. But I won't hand you a flash drive and leave you to print your precious memories at the drugstore. I work with professional photo labs and source out the most beautiful products. Nothing leaves my studio that isn't perfect.
While digital photos are popular, they can't beat a tangible, lovingly created printed portrait. Make your pet's next photo stand out, knowing you'll have a physical, memorable piece of art you won't have to worry about losing and can enjoy for a lifetime.