We usually return from holidays with a phone full of photos. Mountain views, seaside beaches, charming alleyways, shared dinners on a terrace - these are shots that at the moment of taking them seem unforgettable. Sadly, after returning to everyday life, most of them get buried among new pictures and are never looked at by anyone other than ourselves. That is a shame, because vacation photos can bring back memories more vividly than almost anything else. All it takes is developing them and giving them a proper setting.
Selecting photos after returning home
The first step is selection, and it is best done shortly after returning, while memories are still fresh. Going through all the photos and picking the truly successful ones may take an hour, but it will weed out blurry shots, duplicates, and images that seemed brilliant on location yet lose their charm on a computer screen. It is worth looking for photos that capture the atmosphere of the place and the emotions of the journey. A portrait against a setting sun, a child running along the beach, a plate of local delicacies - these shots say more than a hundred obligatory pictures of monuments.
What format to choose
Vacation photos work well in many formats. Classic 10x15 cm prints are a good choice when you want a complete set for an album or to give to loved ones. For selected shots, especially landscapes and panoramas, larger formats are worth considering, such as 20x30 or 30x45, which convey the depth and detail of the view. A photo of the sea developed in a large format and hung in a frame can completely change the character of a room and serve as a daily reminder of a summer holiday.
What to do with developed photos
Developed photos can be placed in a holiday album, but other ideas work just as well. A popular option is hanging a few favourite photos on a string with pegs, which creates a simple yet striking decoration. You can also prepare a collage in a single frame or decorate the fridge with photo magnets. Regardless of form, developed vacation shots have the advantage of catching the eye every day and bringing a smile each time. On our website you can conveniently order prints in various formats and on different types of paper.
Holidays last a week or two, but memories can stay with us much longer if we take care to preserve them. Developing photos is a small effort that brings a great deal of joy. When on a grey autumn evening we glance at a photo from a holiday beach, we instantly feel warmer. And that is exactly the point.
