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Why Printed Photos Matter for Your Family Legacy | Des Moines Family Photographer
If you’ve ever wondered whether printing your photos really matters… this is why. There are some people who leave an imprint so deep, so meaningful, that their presence continues to be felt long after they are gone. My dear friend Amy was one of those people. Amy was only 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a tumor in her brain stem in July of 2024. In just a few short months, her life—and the lives of everyone who loved her—changed forever. On Christmas morning last year, a few months after her 50th birthday, she went home to be with Jesus.


This is one of those stories of something you would never think would happen to you. Earlier this year, my personal Facebook pr...