If you are stuck choosing between digitals vs prints, you are not alone.
Most moms tell me:
“I just want the digitals… I will print them later.”
And I get it.
Life is busy. Newborn days are a blur. Toddlers run your whole house?
But here is the honest truth:
Later often does not come.
So let me help you choose in a way your future self will be grateful for.
Digitals are still amazing (and yes, you do need them)
Digitals are perfect for:
* Sharing with family
* Social media
* Keeping backups
* Creating albums later
Digitals give you freedom — and I will never tell a mom not to get them.
But…
Here is what most moms do not realise about Family Photo Prints vs Digitals
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your camera roll
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WhatsApp
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Google Photos
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a USB in a drawer
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a folder called – Newborn Final Final FINAL ?
And one day you suddenly notice…
Your baby is 4.
And you still have not printed a single photo.
That is the regret I see over and over.
Not because moms do not care.
Because moms are busy surviving.
Family photo prints change the way you feel in your home
A printed photo does something digitals do not:
It becomes part of your daily life.
You walk past it and remember:
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how tiny they were
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how it felt to hold them
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how far you have come
And honestly… that matters.
This is why family photo prints and family photo wall art are not “extras”.
They are memory protectors.
The easiest way to start (without spending a fortune)
If you want a simple, practical option:
? Print 10 favourites
Choose the 10 photos you would cry if you lost.
Print them.
Frame one.
Put the rest in a small album.
That is it.
You do not need a whole gallery wall immediately.
Photo wall art ideas that work in real homes
If you want photo wall art ideas that are easy and not overwhelming, start with one of these:
1) One framed statement print
This is the easiest win.
A single beautiful print in the lounge or hallway is enough to make your home feel warmer.
(And yes — framed prints for home always look more “finished” than leaving photos on a phone.)
2) A small album you can actually hold
Perfect for grandparents too.
Albums are also the best option when you love lots of photos and cannot choose just one.
3) A “baby year” memory box
Print a few key moments:
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maternity
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newborn
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sitter stage
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first birthday
It is simple. It is meaningful. And it is something your child will treasure one day.
“But I do not look good right now…”
I need to say this gently:
You do not have to be at your “best weight” to deserve photos.
Your children will never look back and think:
“Shame, mommy had a bit of a tummy.”
They will think:
“That was my mom. She was there. She loved me.”
And that is the whole point of printing photos.
How to store digital photos safely (so they do not disappear)
Even if you love digitals most, please do this one thing:
Use 2–3 backups.
Here is a simple setup:
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Save them on your phone and
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Upload to Google Photos / iCloud and
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Keep a copy on an external hard drive
Because phones break, accounts get full, and USBs vanish.
If you are wondering how to store digital photos safely, this is the easiest “mom-proof” plan.
If you are booking a photoshoot in Pretoria…
When you book with me, you can absolutely choose digitals only.
But if you want your photos to become something real in your home, you can also add:
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albums
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framed prints
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wall art
Because your baby is only that tiny once.
* Newborn photoshoot info:
https://jennadphotography.com/pretoria-newborn-photographer
* Family photoshoot info:
https://jennadphotography.com/pretoria-family-photographer
Or WhatsApp me here:
https://wa.me/27630246041
Final thoughts
If you are deciding between digitals vs prints, choose what fits your budget…
…but also choose what protects your memories.
Digitals are great.
Family photo prints are the ones your family will actually live with.
