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A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes, it still doesn’t say enough. This is where text and captioning comes in. A few words can be used to create the right emphasis and elevate a photo from just a picture to a statement.

Winter is one of the slower times for taking family photos. Whether done professionally or not, once Christmas wraps up the memories take a back seat until spring. But winter is a wonderful landscape to capture some truly special family memories. Use some of our winter photo ideas to inspire you to capitalize on the majesty of the colder months.

The Memories Place specializes in woven photo blankets. The advantages of woven images on a blanket over all other options are what make our blankets so popular. It's also why we have so many repeat customers. While our competition and the larger companies like to print a photo on a blanket, we understand that the best, lasting quality comes from woven images.

Fall is an amazing time to capture family memories. Here are a few fun photo ideas to explore with your loved ones this fall:

The most common question we get when someone wants to create a photo blanket is “Will photos I take on my phone be quality enough for the blanket?” The short answer is yes, most likely. Today’s phones have cameras on them that rival professional equipment. However it depends on what phone you’re using. If you’re still loving the flip phones that pre-date the iPhone, you’re not going to have the same quality photos of the more recent smartphone models. However if you’re using a smartphone and still not getting pictures you like, there are a few steps to ensure the most professional photos with your phone.

Getting kids to cooperate for photos can be one of the many challenging, yet rewarding aspects of being a parent. Get it right and you have a timeless memory of when they were little. If they’re fussy, you’re looking at a long afternoon. One way to get the best pictures of your kids is to think creatively. If your kids are having fun and relaxed you will get better photos than the staged photos at Sears from yesteryear. Here are a few creative kids photo ideas:

June 15th is the 13th annual Nature Photography Day. It was started by the North American Nature Photography Association to advance the cause of the preservation and conservation of nature. Each year the NANPA encourages people who enjoy getting out in nature to capture their environment and share the photos of the natural world.