Personal gifts make the best gifts and there is nothing more personal than family photos, movies, memorabilia, and the stories behind them. Whether you are creating personal photo albums, customized ornaments featuring family photos, or designing photo collages for a fun and unique wall calendar – here are six tips to help you get started:
1 – CREATE A LIST
- Determine what gifts you are giving. Based on the type of gift you are giving, you will need to adjust the resolution when you scan your items.
2 – DIGITIZE PHOTOS AND MEMORABILIA
- Whether you are creating photo gifts, movies, or books – you need to digitize your media in order to create your customized gifts.
3 – CONVERT MEDIA
- If you are creating a holiday movie, you will need to have your films and video tapes converted to an MP4 digital file format.
4 – RESTORE PHOTOS IF NEEDED
- Photo restoration has come a long way. Restoring a family photo to give as a gift makes a truly unique and thoughtful keepsake
5 – KNOW YOUR VENDOR
- When you determine the type of gifts you want to create, research various vendors. Look at reviews focusing on quality and guaranteed delivery.
6 – DECIDE WHETHER TO DIY OR WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL
- You can choose to do the whole project yourself, have a professional complete a portion of your project, or have a professional do the entire project. Determine what works best for you and your project. Take time, cost, and the availability of equipment into consideration.
- When seeking professional help, research The Photo Managers list of certified professional photo managers.
For more tips or information about any of our services and photo products, please contact us at info@goldstarphotosolutions.com or call us at 530-264-5995.