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i am so impressed that that stack doesn't make you wary to get started. just thinking about having to sort and tackle all those pictures... so inspired that that inspires you and doesn't hold you back!

You said: It took over four hours to upload my order of 500+ prints on Monday. I just set it up and let it run its course.
What do you mean you set it up and let it run its course? I usually open each photo in Photoshop, adjust, then upload each photo to scrapbookpictures.com. Is there an easier -- and less time-consuming -- way to do this?
On another note: I can't wait till your class in Chantilly in a couple weeks! I was thinking I might want to make a couple of these albums and wondered if you had a list of supplies for the classes? That way I can order extras and have them on hand.
Thanks, Ali!

Hi Ali,
like so many others I am wondering just HOW do you decide what to print - and do you jazz them up first? That kind of goes against the paragraph about sacrifice and letting go of perfection you've linked in from Kim's blog... I'm guessing that with 1500+ photos printed you are just printing the ones that talk to you of the day, experience, whatever. But I would love to hear more from you about your pictures!
Thanks, Arlie

I live south of Eugene but make the trip to Ruthie B's every chance I get! It is one of my favorite "happy spots" ;)))

That's it. I'm signing up. Looking forward to my first edition of the AEzine. You're a great writer and always have some tidbit to share that is inspiring. I look forward to being a little more in your "community." Thanks for being yourself and doing what you do so vibrantly.

I am jealous of that stack of photos! I nnneeedd to get my own stack printed!! I miss those days! :)

Holy cow! I have that many pics needing to be scrapped but never have had that many printed at once. In fact that is why many times I have had film developed 10 years after the event happened. Not to mention that I would NOT know where to start on scrapping those. Wanna tackle mine?

I can't believe you referenced Julia Cameron. I started my blog to chronicle my Artist's Way, but got sidetracked into being more of a mommy blog.

Wow, that is a lot of pictures. I have so many pictures from our digital camera, I need to get copies of these photos. Is there a manageable way to do this process? I get so overwhelmed.
Did you do special backgrounds from scrapbook pictures?
I would appreciate any tips you have about organizing, mangaging, and printing photos from the computer. I usually send them to Costco. Do you edit your pictures before you upload them?
Of course, I can't wait to see what you create with all those photos:)
I love the baskets. I need to find a place like that here.
Jess

Holy Cow that's a lot of photos!! I felt so ashamed that I high tailed it to Wal-Mart for a quick bunch of prints and called my aunt who scrapbooks too for a crop this Sat. and I feel better now.
I love your work, I look forward to your articles in Creating Keepsakes and your books as well.

1500 ??? i thought my order of 138 was big....
have fun

Reading AEzine & all the comments here, it's good to know I'm not alone in my attempt to figure out what to do with all my photos, which reside on my computer. I've been printing only on an as-needed basis, but I've begun taking so many since I got a new easy-to-use digital last fall that I am overwhelmed just trying to decide which ones to print. Also have over 1,000 from a Sept vacation and another 500 from Nov trip. I've never uploaded to have batches printed but have been online comparing services since reading your blog & AEzine today.
How did you decide which to use? Experimenting? Snapfish offers a great deal for quantity, but you didn't mention it. And some offer the first 20 or so free for newbies. I couldn't find how to order online from Costco & I don't have one here.
Also wondering about Noelia's question--do you edit before uploading to a service? I'm big on doing that before I print, but I realize that's another thing that gets me bogged down. I have always hated the thought of being locked into one size (i.e., 4x6) & always print to size after I figure out my pages. BUT...I am not acccomplishing nearly as much as I'd like.
I know this comment has become very long. Sorry. Maybe you could devote an entire blog entry or AEzine to this topic?? By the way, I truly LOVE your work, the Life Artist concept, & everything you stand for. Even when I can't read any other blogs, I try to catch yours. And I always print out my AEzine immediately. Thanks, Ali, for all the inspiration. Also looking forward to your next book. I've about worn out the one I have.
Oh yes, one more request for a column: transparencies. I love the look, but I'm having a hard time finding some in my area, either printed or clear. Again, if I print my own (Epson Color Stylus 1280), what do I buy? Where?

I'm doing the Artist's Way in a group here in Greensboro, NC. We're only 2 weeks into & it's been great. I've been really enjoyed my morning pages amazingly! I've found they really get my creative energy focused. Thank you again for all the creative energy you put out for all of us. It's amazing.

I'm so jealous you get to go to Ruthie B's! I lived in Albany/Corvallis all my life until 9 months ago. Now I live in Tennessee and unless I visit home, Ruthie B's is a little bit too far to go! Part of what I love about your blog is there's a little bit of home in it for me! Not to mention, I love your work, you're my favorite! Keep it coming...

I am in the middle (and I mean dead center) of Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I highly recommend it to anyone who is feeling frustrated in their creative life. I also recommend it to anyone who may just want to delve deeper into an already healthy creativity kick. My very first artist's date was to an antique store. Found awesome vintage photos for inspiration and a crazy quilt put together in the 1960s. Amazing stuff. Ali you are right on! Thank you for the inspiration.

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