It seems like printing photos + creating photo books are always on my to-do list, but rarely accomplished. I did end up with a few coupon codes and deals recently, though, so I went ahead and started working on some books. I am always so happy when I do this and want to get into a better routine of printing images and getting things off my computer. I feel like I am always pushing my clients to do the same and want to practice more of what I preach.
These books are simple hardcover, 8×8, dust jacket, lay-flat page style from Shutterfly. I know there are higher end companies out there, and I use professional labs for clients, but I’ve always been happy with Shutterfly’s books. The prices + deals made it affordable enough to order more than one book a year.
The first book I created is an album from my wonderful baby shower. I love that Shutterfly now has an add on feature of a memorabilia envelope. I placed the cute advice cards people wrote for me in there. I plan on keeping this book right in baby girl’s nursery 🙂
The second book is full of images from our gender reveal party. Both books now live on my desk for now and I adore looking through them. Next in line is a book from our trip to the Black Hills + Seth’s 100 mile race and then my trip to Italy from September 2017.
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![Sharing my heart on moving from the city on the blog this morning.
“Much of my identity has been wrapped up in being a city dwelling lady and mama. I take quite a bit (maybe too much) pride in not being “basic,” as if enjoying things many others do is a sin. It’s not. I don’t believe I’ll ever be cookie cutter, but I’m finding myself settling in and loving non city life quite a bit. It doesn’t hurt, this magical house. I’ve longed for and wanted to live in an old home for my entire adult life. I love Victorians. This particular house has so many unique, interesting, lovely features that it would be impossible not to adore it [...]”
#linkinbio {📷 credit to Lisa Quinlan of Gray Duck Studios}](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ae28ecfda02bc3b1920cbb7/1562857136710-BIEWCCNQ8NLSS6LVBPY1/ke17ZwdGBToddI8pDm48kCKTt8a7LIDpOpilsEC_saVZw-zPPgdn4jUwVcJE1ZvWQUxwkmyExglNqGp0IvTJZUJFbgE-7XRK3dMEBRBhUpxFQeYc9AMcCGY71BmvEdhAIaaLAyxFvKUn9AKlVkDbDFq7WtuuMv1RCPXSlNxNJhc/image-asset.jpeg)
