Why do you take photos?

This was an interesting article from another blog...
Read and decide where you are in photo saving, sharing, and preserving.  If you need help with any of these things please contact me so we can get started...you will never regret it.   You'll only regret the photos you loose to time, technology, and disorganization.
http://blogs.creativememories.com/why/2010/04/digital-netherworld.html

The Importance of Telling Family Stories

Note from Lisa: I found this story to be interesting. I hope you do as well no matter what your family make-up is we all have stories to tell and pictures to share!

The Importance of Telling Family Stories

Published October 30, 2006 by:

Kori Rodley Irons

With the scattered and fragmented state of the modern family, things have been both lost and gained. While we've gained and expanded idea of what family actually is and, for many families, a less gender-biased family life, we may have also lost connections with extended members and our unique family "lore." With divorces and remarriage, our family stories can become even more scattered and we may have a hard time explaining our family "culture" or the way our family is unique and special to younger generations.

Just because times have changed, we don't have to give up on our family stories. In fact, it may be more important than ever to keep extended family and friends vibrant and a part of our daily lives through the stories we tell. Here are some suggestions for keeping storytelling integral in maintaining strong families.

It can be hard with divorceand separation to feel comfortable telling stories from "before" - especially if a separation has been painful or less than amicable. For children, and even for ourselves, it can be important to keep these stories alive and part of family discussions. Parents may just have to swallow this discomfort and participate in the story about the time the (then intact) family dropped the Christmas tree down the hill or when Aunt Sue (from your former in-laws) came for the extended visit.

Things can become lopsided when parts of the stories are left out or big chunks of family lore just become "off limits". Kids pick up on that and may feel that parts and pieces of themselves which may have come from those times or are similar to other relatives are also undesirable. One of the most positive aspects of telling family stories is that we include the good, the bad and the ugly - the entire whole of a family's history can be represented to paint a complete picture of how the family has changed, morphed and adapted over the generations. 

While not every topic belongs at the dinner table and judgment should be used in telling age-appropriate versions of our stories, we also shouldn't just tell of the good and happy times. Remember the stories our own grandparents and great-grandparents told of wars and depression and other painful and shaping events. They have become integrated into how we think of ourselves in the big scheme of things and have helped shaped our own identities.

When family members have joined the family by marriage or adoption, it is important to make room and incorporate their own stories and heritage into the family lore. If there is always discussion of how each of the grandchildren were born, but never how little Janey came to the family via adoption from China- then the family is not including and representing all its members.

A family is not a static entity, and neither should be the stories and relationships within it. As a static, vibrant, living orb of connection, family stories should reflect change and life's realities and be allowed to develop and grow organically to reflect a changing family. Stories are important - whether we tell them in our annual newsletters, in person or over the phone. Connecting to one another through our family lore is as important now as it has ever been.

Telling family stories through photos and photo albums can bring both joy and heartache but that is the true reflection of life.  I hope each one of you with families be it traditional, blended, or fragmented continue to tell your families stories so that no child has gaps in their heritage.  We are who we are through the experiences God brings us through.  May God bless you through your family stories!  

Hugs,

Lisa

6M Memories and More by Lisa Morgan

423-748-7124
lisa@personalphotoorganizer.com

MARCH MADNESS

Recordable Photo Album

This is only available for a LIMITED TIME.  Listen to the message and you'll just have to order yours today!
http://www.creativememories.com/

Need Digital Photo Organization?

For those of you that are making the transition from traditional photography to digital CONGRATULATIONS!!!

For the rest of us that are OVERWHELMED by the sheer numbers of digital photos we have in our computers I have a organizing solution for YOU!!!

CREATIVE MEMORIES MEMORY MANAGER 3.0! and it's a steal for the meager price of $39.95. Plus, when you purchase the program you get a free one hour consultation with a professional photo organizer.

The good thing about digital photography is taking as many photos as you want. The bad thing is dealing with all of those pictures later! Use Memory Manager 3.0 to easily organize, cross-reference and fine-tune your digital photos so they’re ready for your next project when you are. English only, PC compatible.

Features
• Organize your digital images from digital cameras, scanners or CDs using virtual Power^TM Sort Boxes
• Store digital images and journaling with the exclusive Memory Vault^TM feature
• Organize and store your audio (.mp3, .wav, .wma) and video clips (.avi, .wmv, .mpg, .mp4, .mov)
• Image enhancement features such as color correction, red eye, cropping and much more
• Preplan your PicFolio^TM Albums and journaling
• Produce album-ready photos and journaling boxes
• Print your digital images online or at home with the click of a button
• Keep track of printed or non-printed photos using the one-of-a-kind PrintTrack^TM feature

Do you see your photo solution?  I can help you!   Whether you are in Morristown, Greeneville, Fountain City, or Kingsport I can get your photos organized for you.  Contact me today to get started!

Organizing the special moments of your life!
Lisa

6M Memories and More by Lisa Morgan
423-748-7124
423-231-2830
lisa@personalphotoorganizer.com

Celebrating Ordinary Days in Extraordinary Ways!

Want to know more about digital photo organization?

Digital Photo Basics
For many "old-schoolers," the transition from traditional to digital photos is a tough one. I can make this transition easier for you as you embark on a new way of preserving your memories.  Whether you are in Knoxville, Morristown, Kingsport or Johnson City I can come help you!   I can also help you anywhere the internet reaches when it comes to organizing your photos.  Help is at your FINGERTIPS!

My photo organization services answer common digital print questions like:
- How do I transfer digital photos from my camera to my computer?
- How do I print or email photos from my computer?
- How do I create a digital photo album?
- What is the best type of digital camera for my needs?
- How do I find, sort, and rename images?
- How do I burn a photo CD?
- How do I scan photos?
- How do I edit or digitally enhance my pictures?

Contact me today to schedule your first consultation!  IT'S FREE what are you WAITING FOR???

423-748-7124 or Lisa@personalphotoorganizer.com

Photo Tips for Beginners

Check out this link for tips for photographers! 
Three Photography Tips For Beginners - http://grtaylor2.com/2010/02/three-photography-tips-for-beginners/

Hope this Helps!

Lisa 


6M Memories and More by Lisa Morgan
423-748-7124
423-231-2830


lisa@personalphotoorganizer.com

Snapshot Stories

This story was too good not to share with others!
http://www.personal-photo-organizer.com/blog_view.php?organizer_id=251&blog_id=121

Thank you Wendy for sharing!

Hugs,
Lisa Morgan

6M Memories and More by Lisa Morgan
423-748-7124
423-231-2830

lisa@personalphotoorganizer.com

Mountain Scrapbooking Retreat

If you are interested in a weekend scrap getaway you might want to check this out.

Loads of Food, Fun and Fellowship!!

Register by March 1.


www.llmi.net/adult/ScrapCamp.aspx

FYI--12x12 and 7x7 Return

Creative Memories has just announced that they will do ONE last
production of the original pages and page protectors in the
12x12 and 7x7 sizes.
Please start gathering your order numbers NOW!
You don't want to be ordering on June 30.

You may place your orders through me or through Creative Memories online.

Sales will begin June 1, 2010 and will end June 30, 2010.

I hope you are as excited as I am about this!
Start counting now and be READY June 1.

Pricing has not been set...
more information coming April, 2010.

Sincerely,
Lisa

6M Memories and More
by Lisa Morgan
Personal Photo Organizer

Celebrating Ordinary Days in Extraordinary Ways!

LAST CHANCE to GET THESE CREATIVE MEMORIES PRODUCTS

Hi everyone,

Just a quick little heads-up to let you know of some changes to the Creative Memories product line!

Next month in March, you can shop from our new Spring Product Catalog, full of the latest products! It’s bigger than ever and chock full of wonderful new products to help you get your album projects completed – in traditional and in digital!

In order to make room for these great additions, we’ll be offering a variety of products ‘while supplies last’ (WSL), starting on March 1st. In addition, we’ll be discontinuing several items from our digital content selection, effective March 1, 2010, to be replaced with the newest digital content options.

Traditional products available WSL starting March 1, 2010

Part # Product name

623501 Power Sort Box (updated to a smaller ½ size version holding 1200 photos.)

625201 Power Sort Mini-Box

638176 Keepsake Display - Black

638662 Primary 8x8 Kit Vacation

638658 Jewel 8x8 Kit Vacation

632562 Meadow Micro Maker

634529 6B PicFolio Minutes - Black

632547 3B PicFolio Mini - Soft Pink

634043 Power Sort Compartment Covers (2/pk) will no longer be sold separately, starting March 1, 2010.

Digital products discontinued February 28th, 2010 (Content will no longer be available starting March 1, so please plan to download your selections from my website, by February 28th.)

Digital Predesigned Pages:

• Everyday (8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

• Gazebo (8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

• Mod (8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

• Vintage (8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

Digital Kits:

• Baby Boy Bright

• Baby Girl Bright

• Best Buds

• Blush Blooms

• Give Thanks

• Christian Inspiration

Embellishments:

• Best Buds Alpha Set

• Blush Blooms Alpha Set

• Best Buds Overlays

• Blush Blooms Overlays

Digital Additions:

• Jewel Canada

Digital Power Palette:

• Everyday

• Gazebo

• Mod

• Vintage

Free downloadable themes:

• Bright Baby Boy (7x5, 8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

• Bright Baby Girl (7x5, 8x8, 11x8.5, 12x12)

• Baby Love (8x8)

• Brushed Blue (8x8)

• Vanilla Dreams (8x8)

• Vintage Blues (8x8)

• Fancy Free (11x8.5)

• Shabby Cottage (8x8)
• Softly Spoken (8x8)

• Urban Splash (11x8.5)

• Christian Inspiration (8x8)

• Faith Christian (8x8)

• Faith Inspiration (8x8)

• Extra Credit (11x8.5)

• Morning Mist (8x8)

• 2009 Calendar Overlays

I don't want you to miss any of these great products. Please review this list and contact me with your shopping list.

Warmly,
Lisa

6M Memories and More
by Lisa Morgan

Celebrating Ordinary Days in Extraordinary Ways!

What You Can do with Storybook Plus 3.0

Have you ever wondered what people are talking about when they say Storybook Plus or Storybook 3.0 and been afraid to ask?

It is a wonderful digital scrapbooking program from Creative Memories. You can only purchase it through consultants with our company. You won't find it in the local "big box" store. The good thing about that is it usually comes with some personal training from your local consultant and then you have technical support directly from Creative Memories.

My dear friend, Anne, created this storybook to show you all the MANY things you can create in Storybook 3.0 using your favorite photos!
To see the shared StoryBooks Anne Lineberger shared with you, simply follow this link:http://www.cmphotocenter.com/photos/share.php?code=7fr4ziuH8CbKH7f_pl27IwL93Vd2L7UP&share_type=storybook

At the Creative Memories Digital Center, you can:
get great prints from your digital pictures
share pictures with family... and friends
get gifts and cards

Not a member yet?
Click on the Join Now link on the Web site and sign up (you will go
right to your shared pictures once you are registered).

Need a consultant to register your account with?
USE:
Lisa Morgan, Morristown, TN
CM ID #36363898


Once you log into the photo center...got to my account...then to My Projects...and then finally Storybooks. The shared storybook will be under friends projects for you to view!

Contact me if you want to know more about Storybook 3.0....and please don't be afraid to ask!

I will help find a photo solution for you.

Warmly,
Lisa

Celebrating Ordinary Days in Extraordinary Ways!

What a Personal Photo Organizer Can Do For You

Did you know that over 26 million digital cameras were sold in 2009? That is a lot of cameras which translates into lots of photos. The current estimate is that 80 trillion photos will be taken this year. PHEW, that is a lot of photos.


I often ask people why they take photos and the number one answer is to remember. Memories are important, they are what connect us to one another, they are what make us human and they tell a story. I believe our photos tell the stories of our lives because we are a people of stories. When you get together around the table as a family, what do you talk about? Often you tell stories of past events, people, your day and the photos we take document those memories. Our goal as Personal Photo Organizers is to help you tell those stories.

We want to eliminate the stress and guilt that is caused by having 1000's of images in boxes and drawers as well as on the computer and memory cards. We help you take the next step. What makes us unique is the one on one service we provide. We will listen to your stories and help you share those in a meaningful way. We will make albums, digital photo books & slide shows. We will also offer scanning, video transfers etc. Anything you need for your photos, we will provide.

My List of Service and Charges

HI! Cathi asked me to share with the group the changes I wanted made to my brochure. If I can help or explain things in any way please feel free to contact me.
Lisa


6M Memories and More By Lisa Morgan
Personal Photo Organizer

Organization of Printed Photographs
Together we will organize your photos so they are safe, neatly categorized and accessible. Whether
you have a current photo backlog or have inherited priceless heirloom photos, I can help you identify
what to toss and what to keep. This is perfect for people who are downsizing or simplifying their lives.
$30/hour
Digital Basics
I will show you how to manage your digital images – at a pace comfortable for you. Examples: transferring your photos from your memory card to your computer; finding and sorting your images; burning images to CD; digitally enhancing your photos; scanning old photos and memorabilia; creating digital scrapbooks; designing your own holiday cards, birthday cards, invitations and more. This can be done in your home or online. $30/hour
Instruction on Creating Digital Photo Books & Traditional Albums
Would you like to make an album yourself, but need help? I will work with you to create a cherished
photo album, using either digital or traditional products. You’ll learn tips and techniques that will
ensure that your album-making is quick and efficient, and that the results are beautiful. $30/hour
Design & Produce Custom Photo Books
Do you wish your photos were in albums to enjoy, but you just haven’t had time to get it done? Let
me do it for you. Free initial consultation to determine theme and scope. You supply the photos,
memorabilia and/or digital images; I’ll do the rest. In the digital format, you can see and approve the
book-in-progress online. Digital or traditional, all materials are of the highest archival quality.
The materials cost for traditional albums will vary, and many options are available. Digital photo books range from $17-$275, depending on the size, style and number of pages. $25/hour
Custom Album Event Packages
I can customize a package to celebrate a special event that includes
posters, invitations, thank-you notes and more. Packages are
available for weddings; graduations; sports teams; dance and theatre
groups; milestone birthdays and anniversaries. $25/hour
Additional Services:
 Photoshows: Have you ever wanted to showcase a person’s life for a milestone birthday, graduation, wedding or memorial service? I can create a one of kind photoshow, video montage, or custom slideshow complete with personalized music choices! It will be saved to a DVD to be played back on most any DVD player. Basic DVD $65, Enhanced DVD $115, Premium DVD $165
 Photo Scanning: Do you have older images or memorabilia that you would like to digitize? Let me do it for you. I can scan your photos, memorabilia, and 35mm negatives into digital images. 100 photos for $25.00 or $25/hour with editing
 Photography: services are available. I will come to your special event and take photos of your special someone. These include ballgames, birthday parties, reunions, and club events. $20/hour
 Materials: We can use what you have already purchased or I can help you make photo safe choices for your photo needs.
 ** Rates may vary according to type of service requested, number of photos, and length of project. If you have lots of photos and would like a monthly plan I can work with you on pricing. Contact me for an estimate!**
Celebrating Ordinary Days in Extraordinary Ways
6M Memories and More by Lisa Morgan
Your Personal Photo Organizer

Meeting Monday & other thoughts.........

I have asked Rick (our website guy) to meet with myself and Sandy Ponds, the graphic artist who is going to help us with a logo and other branding materials to come to my house Monday night to talk about improvements to the website and our overall look. I will let you know what we come up with and I am very excited. We need a name that won’t replace PPO but that I can trademark, here are some ideas, what do you like? Photos Matter, Photos Count, Photos- Finished!, Image to Life…


Yesterday I attended the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce Meeting and heard an amazing speaker, the women had created the "take our daughters to work day". She now has a non-profit organization called, "make mine a million" which encourages women to have a vision for a million dollar business. I introduced myself to my table folks and told them I was a Personal Photo Orgnaizer and got immediate feedback and questions. One of the folks there owns a company  here in Connecticut called Companions and Homemakers. They provide companions to the elderly. I told her about what I did and asked if she thought we could team up, offering our PPO folks to their clients. She gave me her card and said let's have coffee.

Welcome to PPO BLOG

I am on a learning curve and hope this works easily!  I realized that some of you may not be getting emails since the group is growing and it is hard to pass information on that way.  You can add notes, questions, successes, trails and errors etc. to this blog. I am setting it up so that the only people who can post are members of PPO.  I hope this will save you time and become a source for information.