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3 minute read - Oct 23, 2017

4 Reasons to Print Your Photographs

When was the last time you printed your photos? Snappr photographer Francois Whyte gives you four reasons why you should start.

Nowadays, even the simplest phone has a camera significantly better than the average disposable camera twenty or thirty years ago.

With nearly unlimited storage, it's easy to take thousands of photos. Most, we'll never look at again.

Here are four reasons you should start printing your photos right now.

Person holding printed photos beside a black-and-white cat and laptop on a bed, a reminder of why you should print your photographs

1. It reminds you of what's important

Having to choose which photos you're going to print will put you in the position to ask yourself: 'What's important to me? What memories do I want to be able to look at whenever I want to?'

Maybe it's your family, your best friends, or just a beautiful memory from your last holiday — who knows? Either way, it will be a good reminder of what matters most to you.

Black-and-white printed photograph resting on a weathered wooden table outdoors, showing why printing your photographs brings life to your space

2. It brings life to your photos… and your place

Turning something virtual into something you can touch somehow makes it more real. Your picture ceases to be one of many on a computer screen and suddenly becomes part of your life.

Seeing the smiles of loved ones and other cherished memories around your house can be heartwarming and inspiring. In the same way, it will make your friends and family feel flattered by the attention and strengthen your bond with them.

Printed landscape photograph of a lone farmhouse on a vast plain displayed on a rustic wooden surface, representing lasting memories when you print your photographs

3. They'll be good memories for future generations

We have all been through old photo albums, whether at our parents' or grandparents' house. How great was it to simply turn the pages of a book to relive all these random but beautiful memories?

Think of your (future) kids and grandkids. They too will be happy to have a look at what your life has been like. They'll also be happy as they grow up to find themselves in the pages of these books. It will bring the family together and uphold an unbreakable relationship throughout time.

4. Digital media won't last forever

Computers, hard drives, and the cloud are prone to failure, and technology is constantly changing. If your photos are stored in the same space and that space crashes, you could risk losing everything.

Two framed prints on a white wall — a dog illustration and a black-and-white Paris street scene — highlighting the enduring value of printing your photographs

While digital specialists advise keeping multiple copies, printing your best photos increases your chances of never losing them.

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And if you need more convincing, you can order them on our platform directly after your photo shoot and have them delivered directly to your door. Who said it had to be complicated?

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