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Tips, Ideas and Musings on Photos, Photo Stories and Family Storytelling
George and Katie – the Only Photo and Family Stories, Saved
I remember her in a wheelchair, fully dressed every day, in that big apron with the pockets on the underside where she kept her snacks and her .32 pistol. When I was three or four years old, she was my babysitter while my mother was at work. She was also my protector when I misbehaved.
60 Years Photographing The World – A Photographer’s Story
I’d called Ron to check in – we were in the first months of COVID. I’d worked closely with him and his cousin, Barry, the year before on an extensive family history book. Ron replied with an email, which included …
Is Legacy Following You, Too?
“Legacy” is following me. I see it everywhere – in emails, conversations, podcasts, articles. And legacy is not being at all sneaky, but making itself known at every turn.
So, Jiffy, How Do I Work with You and Pixorium?
“So, Jiffy, how do I work with you and Pixorium?”
Someone asked me that question recently. Someone I was sure knew the answer. Wow.
If he didn’t know, then I had explaining to do!
Help Me Find My Story. I’m Not Sure I Have One.
“Help me find my story. I’m not sure I have one.” Yes, you do. They’re hard to see in your own life. I often hear, “Really, what have I done? I’ve just lived my life.”
How Much Do You Know About Your Family? 20 Questions to Ask About Family History
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s: These are the times that families get together and tell stories. But conversations with family members can sometimes stay on a superficial level; it can take a few storytelling, memory-sharing, history prompts for family members to get to the good stuff.
What Is a Photo Story and How Do I Make One?
A photo story is more than just photos in an album, digital or otherwise. It’s more than just a photo book, though a photo book can be used to tell a photo story.
Try These Family History Prompts to Encourage Family Storytelling
During big gatherings, grandparents can often fade into the background. To keep the conversation going as a group and share the moment as a family, consider asking some questions about the family history.