There’s been a resurgence of photography prints among the younger generations in the past few years.
I always loved flipping through photography albums, or hanging photos on the walls in my hallway, because it felt like a small way for me to let other people into my life. But, why are teenagers so obsessed with photography prints right now?
I think it may have something to do with nostalgia, but it also might have something to do with the fact that teenagers just understand why photography prints matter.
They’re Nostalgic
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Nostalgia is obviously a big influencer in everyone’s lives. We go home to the city we were raised in every year. We eat at the same places we used to. We follow traditions around the holidays.
So what can be better than having photography prints to hang around your house to remember all the good times you’ve had?
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There’s a reason movies always show someone staring at a photograph and crying. If you did that while staring at a picture on a screen you’d look a little crazy!
Besides, there’s something to be said for being able to hold a physical print in your hand while you walk down memory lane.
All Other Mediums Fade Out of Fashion
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This is one of the most compelling arguments for keeping photography prints. All photography mediums go out of style.
If you’re like me, then you have cassette tapes and vinyl records and all sorts of out-of-date technology taking up space in your attic.
And, if you’re like me, then you may just have some out-of-date photographs doing the same thing. I have CDs of photographs and homemade video tapes and floppy disks that I had to go through to modernize.
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One way to beat needing to constantly revamp how you store your photographs is to print them.
Unlike CD-Roms and floppy disks, I just don’t see photography prints ever going out of style - especially if you invest in high-quality prints that last a lifetime.
Printed Photos Are Free From Distractions
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It’s not as much fun flipping through photographs from your childhood, or showcasing all the insane places you visited while on vacation, if you’re constantly being hounded by social media pushes and email notifications.
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Viewing photography prints is a much more calming experience than viewing them online, and in a world where we are constantly online, it’s a really nice break from reality.
And what is photography except a calming expression of our identity? I don’t want that online.
Printed Photos Are Heirlooms
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I love photography prints because I like to feel connected to all of the past photographers in my family.
Plus, if you’re up to date on your photography printing tips, then your photography prints will last for decades. They can be something you pass down to your children and their children after that.
I’ve been in the position where I got handed boxes and boxes of photographs from relatives and I loved the excitement of sitting down with them to determine what to keep and how to store them. I wouldn’t exactly want to do the same thing to my children but with hard drives.
How to Get Professional-Looking Prints
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If you’ve been properly convinced that photography prints are the way to go, then you’re probably wondering how to get professional-looking prints.
I wrote an article on how to DIY photography prints at home, which you can find in the Learn More links below. It’s just one way to get some of your favorite memories printed and hanging on your walls.
But the way I get professional-looking prints is by working with professionals. When I need photography prints, I always head to CanvasHQ.
CanvasHQ typically has sales of up to 35% off, so they offer budget-friendly solutions for your photography printing needs.
But just because they’re easy on your pocketbook doesn’t mean these canvases look cheap.
In fact, CanvasHQ handcrafts each one of their canvas frames to ensure they are straight and true and don’t bow or bend. They also use top-quality materials like UV-resistant inks and archival-grade canvas.
On top of all that, the CanvasHQ team consults with you before printing to ensure there are no mistakes. They’ll even recommend sizes, finishes, and other options to make your photos shine.
The reps at CanvasHQ understand all of the reasons why photography prints still matter, so they’re a perfect team for helping you create prints you love.
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