Modern Photo Solutions

Are you seeing people talking about different holiday projects they are embarking on? This is something that always seemed so out of reach and beyond reality for me. In 2014 I needed something to help me stay focused and grounded through the holidays and was shocked that I found it through doing a daily project. I’m back today to share ... Read More The post How I’m changing up my holiday project this year appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

The Kjar family is joining me this week on the show! They are doing what many of us only talk and dream (or maybe fear) about: they sold everything and they are traveling the country in an RV. They are on a mission and journey to find out what makes the United States of America united. They are finding that ... Read More The post How we are united – MPS042 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I am sharing a few of my favorite apps; video editing, text on images, and some random apps I use for specialty things in my documenting process. I’m also talking about the LIVE tutorial I did on Facebook this week and where you can find it (even if you aren’t on Facebook). The post A few of my favorite apps – MPS041 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Alison Pecoul is joining me to talk about a few fun apps we are liking for adding text to photos (iOS and Android) AND she introduced me to a new-to-us app that we are SOOO appcited about! I really do think this app will be a game changer for many of us that want to get our stories and memories documented ... Read More The post So App-cited – MPS40 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I’m talking about some hard stuff this week: Texas; why I went dark; why I paused my registration campaign, and more. I’m also sharing some announcements that I’m really excited about. Upcoming events in the next few weeks (iOS11, augmented reality), the Apple event next week (and where you can join me to watch and discuss it LIVE). App Smashing ... Read More The post Hard Stuff This Week – MPS039 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Every single person’s story matters and can make a difference but it needs to be told! If you don’t tell your story, who will? Learn how you can easily and quickly get your story told through photos, words, and collages. Why should you tell your story?? I’ll share 5 research proven reasons that it will impact and change your life! ... Read More The post Who tells your story? MPS038 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Aubree Larsen is a new mom to a one year old, but has been a longtime documenter. She is also an educator/teacher at heart and thought it would be fun to share her different (from mine) process for documenting her life. Aubree has tried a lot of different methods and processes over the years and found something that truly brings ... Read More The post Paper and Tech – MPS037 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Chari Pack joins us once again this week to talk about easy travel journals that she creates on her phone while traveling. She shares her process, the apps, and the supplies she uses. Chari is also sharing what she chose to document during an extremely difficult time of her life as she was going through and healing from her divorce. ... Read More The post Documenting Through The Good And The Hard – MPS036 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I have a really exciting update about videos and MySocialBook! I’m also talking a bit about Google Upload and Sync AND what to do if you have recurring internet service provider issues. Then, I’m sharing my journey to my Lyme Disease diagnosis. It’s been a really long road filled with health struggles for me to get to this place. I ... Read More The post Talking About Lyme – MPS035 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

What was Chatbooks before it was Chatbooks?? I’m sharing the answer as well as the ways YOU use Chatbooks. Several listeners called in to share how they are using Chatbooks to help document their life and I’m so excited to share these ideas with you. I’m going to be implementing a couple of their ideas myself. I finally got my 8×8 hardbound ... Read More The post Using Chatbooks to Document Bits of Life – MPS034 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your photos and/or the stories you want to get told and the memories you want to document? I’ve got 5 ways to help us all avoid overwhelm and keep moving forward and making progress in this episode. How To Eat An Elephant by Chelle My Big Regret The post Avoiding Overwhelm – MPS033 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Once again we have big developments and news: Google Photos, Google Upload and Sync as another great backup solution, Amazon changes to Drive and how it affects Prime Photos, and iOS11. What do all of these have in common?? Your photos!! I’m breaking it all down for you and sharing what I think! 9 to 5 Google The post New Developments – MPS032 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I recently chatted with a busy mom that is working hard to conquer photo overwhelm and get stories documented for her young family, Megan Whitney. While we were going through everything she is doing and where she needs help, I asked if I could hit record. Her story of WHY she wants to document for her children really had an ... Read More The post Solutions For Busy Moms & Traveling Too – MPS031 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Projects! Big time periods! It can be so overwhelming! I have some listeners that called in their processes and solutions for getting on top of these things. I gathered a lot of inspiration from them and I can’t wait for you to do the same! Plus I’m sharing details about my latest class that I just released a couple of ... Read More The post Catching Up – MPS030 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

The past couple of weeks we have seen some really big announcements from companies we LOVE!! Some of my very favorites are in this group: Google (and Google Photos), Chatbooks, Persnickety Prints, and Project Life. I’m also sharing a brand new photo book app Zno (I’m not sure how to say it either). I’m also sharing some information about my ... Read More The post Big announcements from companies we love – MPS029 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

If you knew you only had 2-5 years to live, what would you do differently? What would you change? What would be most important? Are there things that you wouldn’t spend time on anymore? Would your photos and memories be a priority? Melanie Day joins me on today’s podcast and is sharing how her terminal cancer diagnosis has changed her; ... Read More The post Five Years To Live – MPS028 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Katie Nelson is joining me again to discuss some very useful tools (Google Takeout to download your photos and information from Google; methods to change metadata (dates) in photos) and her complete backup system and how it’s changed over the years. She has gone from a mostly manual system to a system that is almost completely automated and of course ... Read More The post Encyclopedia of Your Life – MPS027 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Ideas for documenting over long distances, when family members are away. I’ve been asked by a lot of people to share how I documented my daughter’s mission; it was a journey for sure! I’m sharing the details and also asked Katie Nelson and Chelle Ludwinksi (who have been on before) to share how they are documenting their daughter’s LDS missions ... Read More The post Documenting Long Distance – MPS026 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I am answering your questions from my email inbox! The first question is the one I get asked about the very most! Plus I’m sharing details about registration for the Heart of Photo Fabulous iOS and Android! DIY Photography Article Heart of Photo Fabulous iOS and Android The post In my inbox – MPS025 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Peppermint Granberg is joining me to discuss Android and iOS the good and the bad on both platforms. She’s also sharing her personal storytelling journey and what she’s learned about what works for her. It wouldn’t be right for me to record with Peppermint and not take a tiny detour down memory lane. There’s also a little magic for Disney ... Read More The post Apple and Android The Good and The Bad – MPS024 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I will be enjoying the sun a bit with my family this week (but let’s be real, still working), so I’m popping in to give you an update on the next round of registration for the Heart of Photo Fabulous in iOS and the release of the Android version! Transcripts always available. MPS023-AndroidClassUpdate The post Enjoying the sun and Android update – MPS023 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Just after I had my second baby, I fell into post-partum depression. I was overwhelmed with a lot of really big life changes at the time and made some critical and regrettable decisions regarding photos and my story telling. I’m sharing this experience, the things I regret, and how I’ve learned from them on this episode.   The post My big regret – MPS022 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Are you ready to jump into video editing apps?? Tabitha Carro is here sharing over SEVENTEEN video editing apps for Android and iOS. Everything from selecting a few photos and videos and having a movie magically made to adding special effects and titles. Keep it super simple or get fancy that’s your thing! Tabitha knows apps and she is inspiring ... Read More The post Video Editing Apps with Tabitha Carro – MPS021 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

In this episode, I’m answering a couple of the geeky questions I get asked the most often: What my personal backup solutions are AND solutions for scanning older photos. Here are a few of the resources I share: DAM Book Alison Taylor’s presentation on scanned photos Photolink scanner Google Photos iCloud Photos Dropbox Amazon Photos Flickr CrashPlan Mozy Scannable The post Your most geeky questions answered – MPS020 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Becky Higgins joins me and shares the story behind the Project Life App and how it came to be; all of the different ways she is documenting her life and her family’s story; how she decides what photos go in which album; how her life has changed because of documenting it; and some exclusive details (never before shared) on her ... Read More The post Making Life Sweet – MPS019 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

I’m sharing the details about how I was able to capture some audio stories while my parents were visiting PLUS how I document stories when I forget to take a photo. There are lots of other miscellaneous and random bits included in this episode as well. The post Audio stories and photos I forgot to take appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Listen in as Lindsey Bouffard, celebrity makeup artist, and I discuss her photo situation. She is overwhelmed and frustrated with not being able to find photos when she needs them. I’m helping her get started on her own journey toward Photo Fabulous! PaintingYouPretty.com The post Let’s Talk About Your Photos – MPS017 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Chelle Ludwinski is joining me to share how her story-telling has changed and evolved with her life. Chelle was a very reluctant Project Life App user but that has all changed now. Hear why she decided to give the Project Life App a try and how she is getting her story told now. Chelle on Instagram Chelle’s tutorial on Capturing ... Read More The post Changing with life – MPS016 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Can you guess how old I was when I first started telling my own story? I did some research and was a little surprised at the answer. In this episode, I’m also sharing 5 tools that are the HEART of my story telling PROCESS! TODAY is the day you can buy my new class THE HEART OF PHOTO FABULOUS  **for ... Read More The post The Heart of My Storytelling Process – MPS0015 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  I’m sharing FIVE research-based ways that telling your own story can change you and your family and how I have seen these things happen in my own life. It’s really incredible and I’m so excited to share them with you. Plus, I’m spilling more of the details on my class, “The Heart of Photo Fabulous” that is coming so ... Read More The post 5 ways telling your story will change you and your family – MPS014 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Katie Nelson is joining me today to as we discuss some of our very favorite aps, tools, and sites to help you get your story (and your loved ones) TOLD! We are talking about: Free Prints Story Corp Story Worth Felt Google Photos PicTapGo, Photogene (on iPad), Picmonkey (app & computer) Aviary (app & computer) Instaweather InstaPlace InstaFood Word ... Read More The post Apps and Tools to Help You Tell Your Story – MPS013 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  You have so many questions about my story telling process, the apps I use, where I print, and MORE! I’m answering some of them today! http://www.modernphotosolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/MPS011-YourQuestionsAnswered.pdf The post Answering Your Questions – MPS012 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Rhonna Farrer is best known for the Rhonna Designs suite of apps that we all love and use and she is joining me on this episode to talk about not only the apps and how they came to be, but also why she is passionate about personal story telling; how she is telling her story and her family’s story and ... Read More The post Rhonna Farrer’s Story Telling Journey – MPS011 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Kelli and Kristi from LollyJane.com are very busy moms, business owners, bloggers, and soooo much more. This week, I’m following up with them on their journey through photo overwhelm to see how things are going. They tried a few solutions and found some that they really love and plan to stick with.  They are now enjoying their photos! Listen (or ... Read More The post Solutions Follow Up With Lolly Jane Twins Kristi and Kelli – MPS010 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  A December project for the overwhelmed! This is my take on the December Daily project. How I changed it to fit my time and my emotional needs during a pretty stressful and overwhelming time of the year and life and how it, in turn, changed me. I call it #DecemberSuccess and I am sharing how I was able to ... Read More The post December Project for the Overwhelmed – MPS009 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Sara Wells author, recipe developer, and food blogger is joining me this week to share her process for telling her own family’s story. She shares journey she has gone on through the years to find solutions that fit her life. Sara has some great advice for how she finds the time to document life. Sara is so inspiring and ... Read More The post Sara Wells From Our Best Bites – Her System – MPS008 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Kelli from Lolly Jane is ready to conquer photo overhwelm! Her pain points and her history might be similar to her Twin sister’s, Kristi, but the solutions might be different. Google Photos Timeshel (use code EDEZL to earn you and me $5.95 in credit; that equals 10 prints for free) Persnickety Prints AdoramaPix The post Story Solutions with Kelli from Lolly Jane – MPS007 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Kristi from Lolly Jane is here to start conquering her photos and find solutions. Where are her biggest pain points and what do I suggest she try? Google Photos Timeshel (use code EDEZL to earn you and me $5.95 in credit; that equals 10 prints for free) Persnickety Prints AdoramaPix The post Story Solutions With Kristi from Lolly Jane – MPS006 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

  Tangie Baxter joins me to share about her photo journey from overwhelm to fabulous and help me answer some of your frequently asked questions! Duplicate photo detector for PC for Mac (I haven’t tried any of these solutions personally) Google Photos Feature Request   The post Your Questions Answered – Google Photos – MPS005 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Lisa Funk is back this week to share what photo solutions worked for her; what didn’t work and why. She also has a few more things she’s going to try. She’s also sharing about a new upcoming project of her own. We discuss: Chatbooks Artifact Uprising Nowvel Google Photos Project Life App Collect App And more The post The After – Story Solutions With Lisa Funk MPS004 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Lisa Funk of HandletteredDesign.com joins me today to start her journey toward solutions as she share her frustrations with her photos and we troubleshoot possible solutions for her from backing up to organizing and telling her story. Here are some of the things we talk about: Liz Tamanaha Paislee Press Collect App Project Life App Google Photos The post Story Solutions With Lisa Funk of HandletteredDesign.com – MPS003 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Chari shares the heart and soul behind Persnickety Prints and why she started the company. She also talks about how she learned from her failure the first time. She joined me to talk about her Asia travel album she made on her phone  while she was on the plane.  She is also giving us tips for getting great prints from ... Read More The post Printing, Editing, and Documenting On The Go With Chari Pack of Persnkickety Prints – MPS002 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

Do you have sooooo many photos and nothing to show for them?? I would love to take you on your first away from photo overwhelm! Listen to the show or download the transcript to read it and then be sure to grab the free class where you will be on your way to PHOTO FABULOUS!! In the podcast you will learn ... Read More The post So Many Photos and Nothing To Show For Them – MPS001 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.

What is the podcast going to be about?? I’m sharing the what, how, and why of this site and podcast in this episode. Your story can make a difference! I’m ready to prove it to you! Are you ready to join me?? The post Introducing The Modern Photo Solutions Podcast – MPS000 appeared first on Modern Photo Solutions.