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I love a photo board because it can really tell a story when done well, but a slideshow serves a different purpose. Slideshows are timeless and will last beyond the funeral. Even painter’s tape might be an option.ĥ. A few ideas include using photo corners or glue dots (removable kind). Use an adhesive that can easily be removed without too much hassle after the funeral and won’t leave a sticky residue on your photos. My best advice…be mindful of the adhesive that you use. If going digital isn’t your thing, creating boards with physical pictures is awesome, too. Use photo smart adhesive for traditional photo boards. If you are traveling, see if they have a location where you can pick up the print when you get there so you don’t have to travel with it.Ĥ. Some of the chain stores print poster-size prints onsite or you may be able to find a local printer. Scope out the same-day printing options in your area. If you are working with a deadline, make sure you select a photo site or printer that can meet that deadline. For example, you can usually find 20x30 posters, foam board, and frames, which is a good size for this purpose. To save yourself a few headaches, stick to standard-sized posters. Once you select the size of your posters, decide right away if you want to purchase frames or adhere the print to foam board for an inexpensive option. Many online photo sites have ready-made collage poster templates that you can easily click and drag photos into. ![]() Digital Posters are easy and look beautiful and classy. Celebrate that!Īctivities/Hobbies – If you find you have a lot of pictures with similar themes like an activity or hobby, it’s fun to create a board highlighting thoseģ. Work – some people’s professions are an important part of who they are. Grandma/Grandpa – pictures with grandchildrenĮxtended family – pictures with sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins Mom/Dad – pictures with his/her children at all ages This can include pictures of him/her through the years (baby to adulthood), as well as pictures from school, work, travels, participating in activities, hobbies, etc. Here are some themes I’ve used in the past:Ī board dedicated to pictures of just your loved one. ![]() Using themes in your photo boards helps tell your loved one’s story in a meaningful way to the people attending the service. Organize photo boards by meaningful themes. One source is The Photo Managers where you can search for someone in your local area ( ).Ģ. If you don’t have scanning equipment, there are people and places that can do this for you. This will give you the best result if you decide to print some of the photos. If you can, scan the photos at a resolution of 600 dpi. Photos at a funeral are meant to provide a snapshot of a live well lived, not every photo that was ever taken of your loved one.ĭuring this selection process, you may need to scan some photos. Pick your favorites, but don’t worry if you can’t find that ONE photo of Grandpa and the big fish. Once you are feeling less pressure, you can do more. Remember that this is not your last opportunity to celebrate your loved one with photos. Select your favorites…not ALL the photos. Here are 6 ideas and tips for how you can use photos to celebrate a life.ġ.
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