Jostens Photo Memory Book/OurHubbub (ARA) - At this time of year, it seems people are taking more pictures than ever. Another school year is wrapping up -- there are graduations, proms and sporting events. And don't forget about summer holidays, family vacations, reunions and weddings. Without a doubt, the digital camera has made it easier than ever for anyone to capture hundreds -- even thousands -- of pictures of these cherished moments. But this modern marvel of technology has been both a blessing and a curse.

We all take pictures that mean something to us, but then what happens? Weeks, months, even years go by and those same pictures are all but forgotten, held hostage in a camera, buried on a computer hard drive or lost in cyberspace. Then, when the time comes to share those photos, it seems they're nowhere to be found.

Some people still make their own prints, but that only solves part of the problem. Maybe you put one or two on the refrigerator, but what about the rest? Off to the shoebox they go with the forgotten promise that, "One day I'll get them in a book." If you can relate to this, you're not alone. There are other options to help you turn your digital photos into lasting memories.

First off, you'll want to spend a bit of time finding out what you have to work with. If you're buried in digital photos, start by paring down your photo library by deleting those you don't like or need.

Next, set up a file system and get in the habit of naming your photos as soon as you download them to your computer. Be consistent with your naming conventions to stay extra organized. For example, for all photos related to a specific event, begin your naming scheme with the same word (such as reunion). Finally, back up your files to ensure that nothing gets lost.

If you're drowning in a sea of shoeboxes packed with prints, it's time to get organized. Start by putting the photos into large acid-free envelopes or boxes, marked with the year.
Discard the photos you don't like or don't want to keep.

Next, decide which photos you want to scan and set them aside. Scanning is a great way to preserve older photographs and to make copies of the more current pictures you will want to keep forever. Don't have a scanner? Send your photos to a service like Jostens Image Scan where they process your photos for you at a reasonable price.

Once your images are organized, why not make the memories permanent and published?

Jostens Photo Memory Books at OurHubbub.com are a great way for you to share your most memorable stories by creating your own hardcover photo memory books. With more than 150 designs and a myriad of custom covers, there's a look and feel for just about any story, season or occasion. Parents can delight their child's favorite teacher with the ultimate year-end gift, or make the perfect memory book for the graduate. Students can score points with a great gift for parents, capture the fun of prom night, or celebrate the team's big season. If you've got pictures, a Jostens Photo Memory Book will help you turn them into a keepsake that you will treasure forever.

Forget the cost of all those new ink jet cartridges and photo paper for your printer, not to mention costly scrapbook materials. Jostens' photo memory books start at just $34.99 for a 22-page book -- saving you money and time. Plus, you'll finally be able to show off your pictures and stories in a published coffee table book for your family and friends to see and not be forgotten. Visit www.ourhubbub.com and enter code AMAZING9 at checkout to save $10 off your first book -- now through Sept. 1.

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