I believe Photo Books are extraordinary.
When I think about my beginnings and how I started this photo managing journey, I think back to a late night in December when I was scrambling to get my annual Year in Review Book done in time for Christmas.
I committed every year to creating these special books for my family because it brings my kids joy to see themselves in print and it brings me joy to see them so happy. So, to stay up half the night finishing a project was something I did without hesitation.
Since then, I have had the privilege to bring this joy into my client's homes. And, every time I deliver a completed book, I am giddy with excitement.
Organizing photos, creating beautiful books, and reliving special memories fuels me to continue doing this for my family and clients.
I have lived in the Chicagoland area almost my entire life, despite sneaking off to Colorado and Seattle for a few years. Although I love the mountains and the great outdoors, I was pulled back “home” and am thrilled to be here in one of the greatest cities in America.
I am fortunate to have the undying support and love of my husband and daughters. To unwind, I find that all I need is a good run and the occasional glass of wine.
What story can I tell for you?
Znimka Creations
(SNIM-KA)
Znimka means 'photograph' in Ukrainian and was born in December 2014 with the idea that everyone should have beautiful keepsake books on their coffee tables.
The realization that we live in a world where digital photos are taken and then forgotten became the compelling reason to get out there and help others who don't want their children to grow up being .jpgs.
The increase in digital photos has our digital libraries exploding. But years from now, our children will not be interested in the mass amounts of digital images we have in our collections. Instead of picking and choosing what’s important, they will likely discard because they don't know the story.
Our pictures show where we have been and how far we have come. They remind us of people we have loved, and people we have lost.
Pictures also remind us that life is fragile and that every moment is a gift. Without them, we wouldn’t know who our family is and it is up to us to take care of these precious images.
Think about what is important to you now and what you’ll want your legacy to know. Give your legacy the gift of your story.
We Are Interested in You.
We want to get to know YOU. Photo projects are personal. Photo projects are meaningful. Photo projects are about YOU.
And, as we work together from one project to the next, there's the gained knowledge and priorities that will be transferred from project to project so that you end up with a lifetime of memories - not just a season.
My Why…
When I first started this business, my “why” came from my dad. After he passed away, I organized his photos and created storyboards for his services. It reminded me how powerful photos are… how they can tell stories, preserve legacies, and bridge generations.
Since then, my why has changed a bit. I have tried digging into my own photo collection and have found that I actually don’t have many photos from my own childhood. That loss has made me even more aware of how important it is to protect our stories.
I can’t go back and rebuild my own photo history, but I can make sure my kids, and my clients, never face that same gap - which is why I’m passionate about helping families organize, preserve, and enjoy their photos.
Because… every photo tells a story, every story deserves to be remembered, and the moments we capture today become the history our children will cherish tomorrow.
Let's Preserve Your Memories Together
FAQs
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Quite simply, it’s a story about you. It’s printed on archival safe paper and bound to perfection so that your images and their colors stay true and last for years to come.
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Absolutely! This is YOUR story. Anything goes. From captions to paragraphs, you can include as much or as little information as you want.
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Definitely not! A photobook is your story, and should show you and your family just as they are. Life can be messy, and we want to be able to celebrate all of what makes your life special.
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Yes, your photos can be adjusted for color and clarity. Unfortunately, if the photo is blurry, we can not do much with that. But, we can remove backgrounds, or people, and make many adjustments to get your photos just right.
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We can look at your entire collection and select the photos to be included in your book. If you want to select your own photos, that is perfectly fine as well, but we’ve done this for dozens of clients and know exactly how to do it efficiently and effectively to create the perfect book for you.
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Regardless of where you are located, there are several ways for us to get your photos utilizing online web sharing platforms. Each situation is unique, and we would work with you to find the best solution.
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For sure! We can find the best photos out of a collection regardless of the condition the collection is in.
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Yes! Gathering photos and simplifying your collection so that you can find what you are looking for and reduce any stress or anxiety is our specialty!
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There are many steps to the organizing of digital photo collections. Schedule a call with us and we’ll gladly talk you through it.
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We scan above the industry standard at 600 dpi (industry standard is 300 dpi)
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Because we want to make sure you do what you want with the photos once they are digitized. When scanned at a higher resolution, you can print larger prints, so a 4 x 6 print scanned at 600 dpi can be printed as an 8 x 12 without losing any quality.