If your camera roll is overflowing, you’re not alone. One of the most meaningful things to do with your photos, especially during the holiday season, is to turn them into something you can hold, share, or gift. And if you’re not sure what to do with the gallery we shot this year, this is a great place to start. These little moments deserve more than a quick scroll. They deserve to be remembered, displayed, and passed along to the people who love your family most.
Welcome! I’m Megan, a Minneapolis-based family and newborn photographer who believes your photos deserve to be seen, shared, and held. If you’re ready to turn real-life moments into meaningful gifts, take a peek at my print options, browse my portfolio and reach out anytime.
Heirloom Albums That Tell Your Story
One of the most timeless things to do with your photos is to turn them into an album that tells your family’s story, not just the big moments, but the quiet, everyday ones, too. These albums aren’t just pretty books for your coffee table. They’re made to be held, flipped through, and loved for years to come.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Baby curls and sleepy eyes
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Sticky fingers and muddy boots
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Quiet snuggles and wild laughter
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The way your baby fits perfectly in your arms
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The way your people looked at each other when they didn’t know anyone was watching
Albums also make incredibly special gifts for grandparents and extended family (the kind they’ll actually cry over). There’s something powerful about holding a printed piece of your family’s story, something real and lasting.
A winter session might be the perfect way to capture what’s real right now. Rosy cheeks, layered snuggles, and all the cozy chaos. Read why winter photos are the best-kept secret: Read it here.
Framed Prints for the Ones Who Always Ask for More Photos
Every family has that person. The one who says, “Can you send me that picture?” every time you post something sweet. Maybe it’s your mom. Maybe it’s your aunt who still prints emails. One of the easiest and most appreciated things you can do with your photos is frame them. You don’t need a gallery wall. A single framed print, chosen with intention, makes a beautiful, personal gift. A candid laugh. A quiet snuggle. That one perfect golden hour shot. These are the images people want to see every day.
The best photo gifts start with a real connection. Grab my free guide, Say Goodbye to Fake Smiles in Photos, and get images that feel like you.
Holiday Cards With Heart (That You’ll Actually Want to Send)
Holiday cards don’t have to be another stressful task. One of the most thoughtful things you can do with your photos is turn them into a card that feels personal and full of heart, not just posed smiles, but a real connection.
And it doesn’t have to be the “perfect” photo. Some of the best cards come from the in-between moments. The baby with food on her face. The dog halfway out of the frame. That full-body laugh you didn’t know someone captured. When you lead with real over perfect, your card becomes something people remember.
If you’ve had a session with me this year, you can use your gallery to create custom cards that feel honest, joyful, and true to your family. If you haven’t booked yet, this is the perfect season to do it. We’ll capture what matters most, and you’ll have beautiful images ready for the kind of card you’ll actually want to send.
If you’ve been wanting photos that feel like your real life, the kind you’ll want to frame or turn into an album, take a peek inside a newborn and family session. Read it here.
A Family Yearbook Is One of the Sweetest Things to Do With Your Photos
Here’s one of the most meaningful things to do with your photos, and it’s not for the grandparents or your holiday card list. It’s for you. A family yearbook is a chance to pause and look back at the year you just lived. Not just the big milestones, but the everyday moments that often matter most.
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Saturday pancake breakfasts
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Backyard chaos and sidewalk chalk
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Movie nights and couch pileups
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The way your kids laughed together in the car
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Little routines that filled your days without you even realizing
You can absolutely create a yearbook using photos from your phone. But if sorting through a year’s worth of images feels overwhelming, that’s where a professional session can make things simpler and more meaningful. When we work together, I photograph with intention, capturing the story of your family as it is right now. Just one session can give you a strong foundation for a yearbook that feels honest, beautiful, and worth holding onto.
A Note on Digital Gifting (When You Need Something Fast)
Sometimes you need a quick gift, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be meaningful. Digital options are among the simplest things you can do with your photos, and when chosen with care, they can feel just as personal as something wrapped in a bow. Think of a photo slideshow set to music, a digital gallery you can share by text, or a custom photo calendar they can download and enjoy all year. You can even send a gift card that lets them choose their own favorites to print later. These gifts may be fast, but they still hold feeling. They say: I see you. I love you. I remembered. And that’s what matters most.
Looking for a gift that’s more about presence than presents? A Mom and Me session is a beautiful way to be in the frame and create photos worth keeping. Read more here.
Things to Do With Your Photos That Make an Impact
However you choose to use your photos this season, let it be something that brings joy. Not just in the moment, but for years to come. Whether you’re wrapping up a framed print, sending a holiday card filled with connection, or making a family yearbook, there are so many meaningful things to do with your photos. You don’t need perfect pictures. Just real ones. The kind that reminds you how much love lives in your everyday.
Your photos deserve more than a screen. From warm wood prints to fine art deckled edges, let’s turn your photos into heirloom pieces that tell your family’s story. See print options.
If your camera roll is full and your heart is even fuller, let’s turn those moments into something that lasts. Whether you’re dreaming of an album, holiday cards that feel like you, or prints your people will actually frame, I’m here to help. Your photos deserve more than a screen, let’s turn them into heirloom pieces that tell your family’s story. Take a look at my print options.
When you’re ready, you can read more about how I work, say hi on Instagram, or reach out to start planning. Let’s turn this season’s stories into gifts that truly mean something.
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