SOCIAL PRINT STUDIO - Contact Cards -

During this time of trying to beat the August heat by staying home more, 

organizing some of the little things in life are filling my time.

One thing requiring attention was ordering new 'contact cards' from

the fabulous Social Print Studio.

I've used them before and have been more than pleased with their

 products and service. 

Being retired I no longer have, or need, an actual business card, but I do

 like to hand out one of these cute square contact cards to new friends and

 acquaintances (first comment is always "oh what a cute shape"),

 especially if they're interested in visiting my blog.

Just pick one or more of your favorite photos, load them, choose a 

  template for the reverse. . . . . . and you're on your way in no time.

Prices are fair, printing and shipping is fast - I ordered last Friday and they

 arrived in my mailbox yesterday!

I chose my above four photos for the contact cards this time.

Social Print Studio has been in business since 2011. Located in California, 

it looks like they are a company where it would be so much fun to work!

I hope to be ordering again from them soon.

Go HERE to see a previous order for larger prints to display at home

in one of their wood block stands - another great idea!

Displaying Your Photos, Part I

You may recall that I've loved taking candid photos of women when traveling. I feel strongly about women and their place in this world of ours, a world getting harder for so many, when it should be better, easier, safer. 

I have gathered together many photos of women whose lives are much different than my own and, recently, realized that I often go back into my photo archive, or revisit blog posts where they were featured, looking at these photos wondering if things have changed for them. Most seemed happy as they went about their daily lives, but some asked questions which made me feel they would like changes so their children could have a better life.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

 Cochin, India

Nigata, Japan

Zambia, Africa

Moscow, Russia

Hoi An, Vietnam

Saigon, Vietnam

Cochin, India

Zambia, Africa

Looking at my photos of all these gorgeous women also brings back memories of the fabulous places where I met them and sometimes their children. I talked with many of them, and moved close to watch them working diligently to provide what we would consider the basics for their families, all while creating beautiful things which brought only a small income for such hard work.

I wanted to have an easier way to view them without having to get on the computer or make another photo book. 

In my next post I will share with you a great alternative for viewing your own photos, or making a fabulous gift for 

someone special.