1. Online Preservation and Archival of your Stories.
If it is not the same story that is told every year at grandma's house too often and too quickly we forgot the "around the table or campfire" reminiscing stories that happen at random times. The importance of capturing the story behind the photo and having the ability to go into as much depth as possible allows you to truly hand down your heritage, document present time which will in turn begin to create future memories and stories for your family.
2. Off site protected storage of your precious photos.
It seems it always happens unexpectedly that your computer's hard drive crashes, and with it goes your photos and documents. Storing your photos in a secured and password protected online account will also protect you from losing your photos from any unfortunate natural disasters or unforeseen house fires, floods, storm damage, etc... We all believe these things won't happen to us, however, I am speaking from experience; you don't want to learn this the hard way.
3. Remove Clutter and Minimize on Storage
Next vacation; bring the kitchen sink with you because you will need more storage space if you are a traditional scrapper. No more bins, paper, ribbons, bows, extra space, loose scissors, markers, tape glue, brads, buttons, clippers, cutters, storage closets, the list goes on... One very important fact about digital Storybooking is you won't have to worry about little fingers grabbing something and putting it into their mouth or accidentally cutting something that's not supposed to be cut. You won't have to worry about finding extra space to work on your storybooks.
4. Save Money and Time:
Since you won't need to invest in all the things mentioned above you not only save money but you gas and time from having to go the store and search the aisles to buy all of that stuff! You could be half done with your storybook by then! It will also create space in your home. Working online you won't have to worry about cutting your photos, buying extra artwork, organizing your artwork or paying for printer ink or photo paper. Does it allow you to upload your already purchased artwork? Saving time is easy if you are using an online site. You won't have to pack anything when you are away from home, just log into your account and start storybooking. You don't have to do an elaborate story. Start small and use the photos you already have in a digital format. As you use the free online sites or software you have access to you will learn the features and functions as you go. Do a little each night for 5 nights in a row. Not only will you learn it more quickly you will find your level of excitement and you will find time to nurture it. I call them "baby steps" or your "learning curve". An example of an easy story would be of recapping the last event you attended and why, the last trip you took or a family tradition that you love.
5. Photo Storage and Account Policy:
Look to see if the site or software you are using allows you to remove the photos from their site at no charge and at any time. Check and see if the company will change the features of the photo you are uploading. (Some sites minimize the pixelation of your photo. This is an issue when you want to download them back to your hard drive and use them for a project. Some are now charging you to get your photos back!) Read the fine print. It is worth your time. Find out what they are doing with your photos and how long your account is good for.
6. Features and Functions:
Look for what options your site or software offers. Does it allow you to totally customize the templates that are offered or allow you to type as much as you want? Does it allow you to start a project from scratch? Can you use as many photos and as much digital artwork as you want on each page? What kind and how much digital artwork is offered. Once you get started with your storybook, you are not going to want to be limited by lack of features to make your storybook look unique and fit exactly the way you want it to look. Do they offer other products? Is there a direct mailing option or address book to use? Can you share your projects to another person so they can modify your storybook and update it to look like their own? Do you have a person helping you or do you have to call into a customer support? Are there friendly tutorials to reference or online chat availability?
7. Multiple Copies and sharing via email:
Find out if you can email your project to friends and family or post your project in your blog. You will want to share the work you have done with others at minimal cost and have the option to publish your storybook or not. Find out how long your account is good for and if there is a cost after so many months and what you have to do to keep from losing your projects. You may want to publish multiple projects years from now when your family is larger and you don't want to have to recreate them. Would it be great to tell your friends that you found a place for them to scan in their scrapbooks so they can make duplicate copies of quality for their family members!
Finding the right fit for you is important, you will want to find out what your needs are and make sure you have someone who is passionate to help you through and encourage you to keep going. The service that you are working with should have the same respect for your stories, photos and memories as you. Your stories and memories are important to you your family. It may not seem like it now, but later on it will. Don't wait till later to start storybook creation, you might find it to late. Don't leave your memories up to fate. Take action and start today.
Kelly Hocks
Storybook Coach Storybook Coach, Digital storybooking will help build and strengthen you family bonds and connections through storybook creation and the heritage enriching power of story.
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Reasons-to-Consider-Storybook-Creation-Instead-of-Photo-Book-Making&id=4181246
If it is not the same story that is told every year at grandma's house too often and too quickly we forgot the "around the table or campfire" reminiscing stories that happen at random times. The importance of capturing the story behind the photo and having the ability to go into as much depth as possible allows you to truly hand down your heritage, document present time which will in turn begin to create future memories and stories for your family.
2. Off site protected storage of your precious photos.
It seems it always happens unexpectedly that your computer's hard drive crashes, and with it goes your photos and documents. Storing your photos in a secured and password protected online account will also protect you from losing your photos from any unfortunate natural disasters or unforeseen house fires, floods, storm damage, etc... We all believe these things won't happen to us, however, I am speaking from experience; you don't want to learn this the hard way.
3. Remove Clutter and Minimize on Storage
Next vacation; bring the kitchen sink with you because you will need more storage space if you are a traditional scrapper. No more bins, paper, ribbons, bows, extra space, loose scissors, markers, tape glue, brads, buttons, clippers, cutters, storage closets, the list goes on... One very important fact about digital Storybooking is you won't have to worry about little fingers grabbing something and putting it into their mouth or accidentally cutting something that's not supposed to be cut. You won't have to worry about finding extra space to work on your storybooks.
4. Save Money and Time:
Since you won't need to invest in all the things mentioned above you not only save money but you gas and time from having to go the store and search the aisles to buy all of that stuff! You could be half done with your storybook by then! It will also create space in your home. Working online you won't have to worry about cutting your photos, buying extra artwork, organizing your artwork or paying for printer ink or photo paper. Does it allow you to upload your already purchased artwork? Saving time is easy if you are using an online site. You won't have to pack anything when you are away from home, just log into your account and start storybooking. You don't have to do an elaborate story. Start small and use the photos you already have in a digital format. As you use the free online sites or software you have access to you will learn the features and functions as you go. Do a little each night for 5 nights in a row. Not only will you learn it more quickly you will find your level of excitement and you will find time to nurture it. I call them "baby steps" or your "learning curve". An example of an easy story would be of recapping the last event you attended and why, the last trip you took or a family tradition that you love.
5. Photo Storage and Account Policy:
Look to see if the site or software you are using allows you to remove the photos from their site at no charge and at any time. Check and see if the company will change the features of the photo you are uploading. (Some sites minimize the pixelation of your photo. This is an issue when you want to download them back to your hard drive and use them for a project. Some are now charging you to get your photos back!) Read the fine print. It is worth your time. Find out what they are doing with your photos and how long your account is good for.
6. Features and Functions:
Look for what options your site or software offers. Does it allow you to totally customize the templates that are offered or allow you to type as much as you want? Does it allow you to start a project from scratch? Can you use as many photos and as much digital artwork as you want on each page? What kind and how much digital artwork is offered. Once you get started with your storybook, you are not going to want to be limited by lack of features to make your storybook look unique and fit exactly the way you want it to look. Do they offer other products? Is there a direct mailing option or address book to use? Can you share your projects to another person so they can modify your storybook and update it to look like their own? Do you have a person helping you or do you have to call into a customer support? Are there friendly tutorials to reference or online chat availability?
7. Multiple Copies and sharing via email:
Find out if you can email your project to friends and family or post your project in your blog. You will want to share the work you have done with others at minimal cost and have the option to publish your storybook or not. Find out how long your account is good for and if there is a cost after so many months and what you have to do to keep from losing your projects. You may want to publish multiple projects years from now when your family is larger and you don't want to have to recreate them. Would it be great to tell your friends that you found a place for them to scan in their scrapbooks so they can make duplicate copies of quality for their family members!
Finding the right fit for you is important, you will want to find out what your needs are and make sure you have someone who is passionate to help you through and encourage you to keep going. The service that you are working with should have the same respect for your stories, photos and memories as you. Your stories and memories are important to you your family. It may not seem like it now, but later on it will. Don't wait till later to start storybook creation, you might find it to late. Don't leave your memories up to fate. Take action and start today.
Kelly Hocks
Storybook Coach Storybook Coach, Digital storybooking will help build and strengthen you family bonds and connections through storybook creation and the heritage enriching power of story.
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/?7-Reasons-to-Consider-Storybook-Creation-Instead-of-Photo-Book-Making&id=4181246
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