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The Importance of Wedding Photo Album Memories

One of the next most important aspects of a wedding (after the exchange of vows, of course) is the photo coverage of the big day. Every bride and groom would want to immortalize their special day in pictures, which will be a powerful reminder of the path they have chosen to take and of the great moments they’ll experience along the way.

While a cache of digital pictures has been a staple in most photo coverage packages, nothing’s better than flicking through an album of printed wedding images. It’s more exciting to see your pictures in a book than on social media. If you’re still not convinced, here’s more about the importance of a wedding photo album.

Traveling Through Memories

It’s easier to reach out and travel down memory lane when you have photos. With a photo album, you’ll have something to pass down to the generations to come. Your great grandkids will look at the pictures and see similarities with family members they may never meet.

With a wedding photo album, you can leave behind a stronger legacy than if you only have digital photos. Photo albums are easier to look through any time you wish to, especially when you have visitors. Pulling out an album is more manageable than opening a media file.

Tell a Story in Photos

With a photo album, you can sort your wedding photos in a sequence that tells a story about your journey. There are many ways to arrange the photos. You can arrange them chronologically, depending on the time of day they were taken.

Alternatively, you can group them depending on the people on the photos. Whichever approach you choose, people who look at your album will want to see it over and over. A physical album wins over digitally stored photos, any day.

An album will especially be useful to people who weren’t able to attend your wedding. Digital photos may never get printed. Future generations may never get to see them if they don’t have access to online storage.

A Unique Gift

There are plenty of thoughtful gifts, such as whiskey barrels and mason jars from WhiskeyMade. Other gifts, including photo albums, can be made more special with custom personalization for your loved one.

You can give your family a creative gift in the form of a wedding photo album. This is a gift that will stand the test of time and help them celebrate your memories for years to come. If you can personalize the wedding-photo album, the more meaning it’ll have to your children and family.

Technology Can Become Obsolete

Storing your photos on digital media may be a great idea today, but years later, you might regret the decision. Technology changes over time, and what works today may not work tomorrow.

Think of people who captured their wedding day on a floppy disk. Today, they have a hard time accessing their photos, and their younger loved ones may not be able to see those photos. Even those using CDs and DVDs to capture their photos today may no longer be able to access them in a few years.

Transferring photos from one digital form to another as technology becomes obsolete may not be a very viable idea. A physical backup to online photos is essential as it’ll stand the test of time and protect your photos.

Ensure you use a professionally created high-quality album to give your photos the protection they deserve. Albums will never become obsolete, no matter how much technology changes. Besides, digital photos can get lost, become corrupt, or can be accidentally deleted.

A great way to prevent such incidents is by creating several digital copies on different disks, as well as storing your photos and videos on the cloud. Nixplay offers a great cloud storage solution for digital photos and videos, which can be easily synced on Nixplay’s Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Photo Frames. With a Nixplay Wi-Fi Frame, your digital photos can be enjoyed anytime by you and your loved ones.

Great for Social Gatherings

When friends and family are visiting, it’s easier to pass them a photo album than search your computer for a digital file. They’ll better connect with an album, and they’ll have more time to soak into the memories and resonate with the moment they were created.

No Regrets for Having an Album

Creating a photo album for your big day takes effort, but you’ll live to appreciate that you did. If you have your photos stored electronically, consider having them printed and stored away safely in a photo album. You can also have the album professionally made for you by experts.

This is the one investment that will remain long after the wedding day has come and gone. Your family will thank you for it.

There’s Nothing Like Print

The only thing that’ll remain with you after your wedding day is the memories. If you don’t preserve them well through photos, you may never have something to show the future generations. A wedding photo album is the best way to keep the memories alive.

You may want to store them digitally, but an album will prove to be a great complement to your files. An album is a gift you can pass down to future generations, unlike digital copies that may become obsolete, corrupt, or can accidentally get deleted.

It may stressful or demanding to put an album together, but it’ll eventually be worth every effort. Engage professional services, and you’ll be proud of the end product.

Wendy Dessler

Wendy Dessler is a super-connector who helps businesses find their audience online through outreach, partnerships, and networking. She frequently writes about the latest advancements in digital marketing and focuses her efforts on developing customized blogger outreach plans depending on the industry and competition.

Planning Your Prenup Photoshoot

By Edward Cruz

On August 27, 2019

In Lifestyle

A crucial part of preparing for the big day is planning your pre-wedding photos. The images and videos from the prenup photoshoot, as it’s commonly called, are usually used for invitation cards, save-the-date videos, wedding websites, and also shown in a visual presentation on the wedding itself, interspersed with photos from the ceremony. It documents the couple’s happy moments on their road to marriage and gives the guests a better glimpse of their relationship and individual personalities. A wedding is a major milestone for any couple, so it’s important to document all of its aspects for posterity, allowing everyone to look back at these precious moments.

To pull off a successful pre-wedding photoshoot, you’ll need a team of professional photographers, and possibly even videographers. But of course, you also have to do your part. No matter how good your photographers are, the session would be difficult if you do not prepare for your shoot the right way.

To help you make the most of your prenup photoshoot, consider these helpful tips.

Finalize Your Prenup Photoshoot Theme

Brainstorm with your partner to come up with concrete ideas and determine what you wish to do during your engagement photoshoot. If you’re having difficulty finding a concept to follow, you can ask your photographer for some ideas. Given their experience, they should have a better idea of what’s good and what’s not. But don’t forget to make sure that your partner also likes and is comfortable with the theme!

To help you with picking the right pre-wedding photoshoot concept, here are some general themes that you can use as a springboard:

Travel and adventure
Rustic countryside
Casual and relaxed
Fairytale
Movies or TV shows
Happy and colorful
Romantic
Sexy
Sporty

Create A Prenup Photo Mood Board

Browse online for prenup images you’d like to emulate. There are tons of pictures on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Instagram for you to get inspiration from. Let your stylist and photographer check the drafts of your mood board and ask for feedback and suggestions. It will be easier for the team to work harmoniously once they know what you want.

Choose The Location For Your Pre-Wedding Photos

When searching for the perfect spot, take note of any pictorial fees and local permits that might be required for the location you’re eyeing. If you’re both nature lovers, consider a beach, lake, forest, or mountain for a picturesque backdrop. An indoor photoshoot is also a great idea, especially if the weather isn’t cooperating—look for cozy cafes, interesting museums, or even your own home.

Plan Your Prenup Photoshoot Outfits

Getting the right outfit and accessories together for your pre-wedding photos can be challenging. Make sure everything’s coordinated by consulting with both your photo team and stylist about colors, lighting and patterns. Take into consideration the theme and the locations you have in mind: For example, wearing a ballgown and a tuxedo probably isn’t the best idea if you’re keen on shooting at a tropical beach! Finally, prepare for at least 3 to 4 sets of your desired looks so you’ll have several prenup photo options to choose from.

Arrange The Schedule For Your Prenup Photoshoot

Set a date for your prenup photoshoot and book your stylist and hair & makeup artist. Pre-wedding photoshoots are better to schedule during weekdays to avoid the weekend crowd, especially if you’re targeting a popular location.

You can also make your prenup photos extraordinary by trying something new for the both of you. Search on the web or use magazines and galleries to find inspiration and ideas, and push yourselves to think of unusual ways to style your prenup photos. As much as possible, try to come up with a concept that is unique to your love story and is reflective of your personalities—like heading back to the location of your first date.

Now that everything is set, just relax and enjoy your prenup photoshoot session. Take advantage of the moment and focus on each other. And don’t forget to display your best photos on a Nixplay Frame that you can display in your home for all to see!

Edward Cruz

Edward Cruz is a staff writer for VIPpromocodes.com, a website that provides the latest promotional codes, exclusive sales, and offers for all of the top stores in the U.S.A.

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Nixplay Frames: The Perfect Complement To Wedding Photography

By Tracy Dorr

On July 23, 2019

In Customer Testimonials

Having been a professional wedding photographer for over fifteen years, I’ve seen all types of photo albums to suit every style and budget. These beautiful storytelling devices become cherished heirlooms, treasured by families over the years. But as digital photography continues to evolve, wedding photographers would inevitably provide their clients with an increasing number of images.

Every year we shoot more and more—rarely under 1000 pictures per wedding. Social media and websites like Pinterest feed the bridal brainstorm, making it easier than ever to generate ideas for interesting wedding poses and add personal touches to the couple’s wedding. This necessitates more photos, and the traditional albums are simply unable to adapt to that quantity of images.

While there is still a valid argument for selecting the best images to feature in book format, Nixplay Frames broadens the conversation by offering a unique option: a digital showcase for a large number of images, letting you relive all of your wedding’s highlights over and over.

The nice thing about Nixplay Frames is that they can complement the traditional photo album. It doesn’t have to be a competition: You can put the choicest selections in the photo album for display on your coffee table, and save the lighthearted candid shots for your Nixplay Frame. There are plenty of images that, though memorable for the bride and groom, may not warrant being printed in an archival album or as a large wall print. The Nixplay Frame can be their home.

Since Nixplay Frames can hold so many images, it’s gratifying as a photographer to know that your photos will be seen, lived with and appreciated. We work hard to create something beautiful that will last forever, and it’s disappointing to see images stored on a hard drive or USB, never being printed and eventually forgotten. I personally appreciate the Nixplay frames for providing a satisfying counterpoint.

The frames’ Wi-Fi capability adds another immensely attractive feature. Unlike a traditional photo album, these frames can easily adapt to your household as it changes. You can continuously add pictures from your phone or device to your Nixplay Frame, interspersing new images with your wedding photographs. It lifts the limits of a traditional album and makes it a very easy piece to live with.

I am personally thrilled that larger sizes are being offered. I just received the 15-inch and I’m thrilled by the larger screen. This gives skilled photographers a way to showcase the finer details of their work. The bigger the screen and the higher the image quality, the more impact your work will have on the viewer. I relish the opportunity for people to see my work on a bigger scale so they can appreciate the quality and detail that I labored over.

If you’re still thinking of getting a Nixplay Frame, I advise you to take the plunge. These frames are the perfect complement to a professional photographer’s work.

What to Keep in Mind When Preparing for a Summer Wedding

By Nixplay Team

On July 18, 2019

In Special Moments

Summer may be the most popular time for weddings, but that doesn’t guarantee a hitch-free ceremony! If you’re tying the knot at the height of the season, make sure to cover all bases by following these tips.

Dress for summer.

While spiffy suits and heavy beaded gowns register beautifully in photos, it can be a bit uncomfortable for summer, especially if you’re holding an outdoor event. To keep everyone smiling throughout the day, make sure you and your guests are clad in light, chic outfits in cool fabrics. Try linen suits for guys, and draped jersey dresses for the ladies.

Be mindful of the drinks you’ll serve.

Stick to light, refreshing beverages early in the ceremony and reception, as alcohol and frozen concoctions might make your guests more parched. Opt for light, refreshing juices or iced teas, and invite your guests to help themselves to bottles of water.

Consider practical wedding giveaways.

Summer weddings inspire a range of creative keepsakes your guests will use long after your big day. If you’re having an outdoor ceremony, Panama hats, fans, and sunglasses will make for great souvenirs. Luggage tags will complement their summer vacation plans, while chic utensil sets will help them make more eco-friendly decisions.

For your entourage, a more personal memento that celebrates your relationships will be a suitable gift. A Nixplay Smart Frame pre-loaded with all your favorite photos and videos would be appreciated not just in summer, but throughout the rest of the year as well.

Keep your guests cool.

An outdoor ceremony at the height of summer can be absolutely gorgeous–and absolutely sweltering. Help your guests keep their cool by setting up tents and air coolers, and distribute water misters to help them stay cool.

Have a Plan B venue for outdoor weddings.

We’re sure you’ve checked the weather forecast several times ahead of your big day, but still, you never know when it might rain! Tents can provide refuge in case of a sudden drizzle, and they will also come in handy if the sun shines a bit too brightly.

3 Ways to take a Memorable Wedding Photograph

By Beatrice Bisais

On April 9, 2014

In Photography

When you think of “cheesy, lovey dovey photographs” of course, the first thing that pops up in your mind would be a photograph of couples or even better, photographs of a couple tying the knot!

Here’s the scenario. You are at a friend’s wedding and would like to capture amazing wedding photography to put up on your digital frame. Here are a few things you should consider before photographing.

1) Take the moment to enjoy the moment.

That’s right, we cannot stress this enough. Although you want the greatest frames of all, make sure you don’t forget to live the moment as well as capture it! Don’t be too serious on taking all the photographs, as you would also want to be part of the wedding. Just click away and enjoy yourself! View your wedding photographs after the wedding so you don’t miss any precious moments.

2) The decisive moment.

Don’t think too much whilst you’re taking the photos. It’s the candid photographs that make the photograph so special, and that has a great story behind it. So look out for spontaneous moments! Be observant and try to capture the picture perfect photos! You must have great patience for this as those moments don’t come often, but that’s the fun part of it! When the moment comes, you’ll surely have a winning shot!

3) Stay on natural light

Try to avoid using flash at night during the event, as it can definitely add on the romantic feel to your wedding photography. Here’s a fun tip! If you would like to add more feel to your photos, try using a cool color filter or a lens flare effect! You’ll be surprised with the results.

You are now ready to capture away and to display winning shots on your nixplay digital frame!

Photographs by Chandni Chotrani August 2013

Beatrice Bisais

Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.