Make a Commitment to Family Memories

We are a few weeks into the New Year and many people have already lapsed on their resolutions. Let’s move beyond resolutions and towards a simple approach for capturing, saving and sharing family memories.

We encourage you to make a commitment to your families memories. When it comes to your family memories, try to set goals that inspire and motivate you. Use your family’s hobbies and interests as inspiration. Use special occasion dates as motivational goals.

Here are three simple mantras to approach and tackle this commitment.

1. I will take my camera with me. Avoid missing outstanding photo opportunities by making a habit of having your camera in your purse or bag. Check out “project 365” to find clever ideas for daily photos.

2. I will protect my memories. We used to save negatives in a fireproof box, but your whole computer can’t live inside that box. Backup your images to external hard drives, data DVDs or online storage sites.

3. I will share my photos with others. Your pictures are not pleasing anyone sitting on your hard drive or in a box. Upload your images to a sharing site. Print doubles and hand them out to family members. Keep several frames for rotating images. Create custom or personalize photo gift for family members.

If you follow these three mantras you will end up with incredible memories that are organized and shared!