Getting started with Memory Keeping (The Memories Podcast Ep. 002)
In this podcast Katie and I chat about the beginning stages of getting started with Memory Keeping. We explain that getting started can feel pretty overwhelming—you might be wondering what gear you need, what programs to use, how often to do it and how to keep everything organized and safe. So, we’ve have broken it down into a little timeline of what you need to do next.
STEP 1: Start with your end goal
Think about--How do you want to relive your favorite memories in the coming years? Photo albums, prints, videos, journals, scrapbooks, etc
Katie's end goals: Yearly Photo Album, Everyday photo albums, and yearly video
Danyell's end goals: Smashbook style year book, yearly recap video, Everyday photo albums, routine vlogging
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STEP 2: Next, work backwards!
1. What are you going to capture?
What do you want to do? They talk about the three main forms of memory keeping: photo, video, and journaling.
2. How are you going to capture it?
What are you going to use to capture these moments? Some examples of the 'what' are: Phone, Hobby Camera, Professional DSLR, Journal or computer document.
3. When will you capture it?
How often will you do this & when will you put a final product together. Understand that it’s okay if your routine changes as your season of life changes.
Katie's Getting Started Example:
Step 1 // Goal: Family Albums & Yearly Videos
Step 2 // The what, how, and when
What - iPhone & Video
How - Phone & Pro Camera
When - Random/every day
Danyell's Getting Started Example:
Step 1 // Goal: Smashbook style year book
Step 2 // The what, how, and when
What - Photos, journaling, and tid-bits
How - Phone & Pro Cameras, designated box for journaling notes and random tid-bits
When - random photos, special moments journaling and tid-bits
Above you'll find our examples, and now it’s time for you to write down your Goal, What, How, and When as well so you have a method to get started with memory keeping.
