Association of Personal Photo Organizers

Technology’s Impact On Memory Keeping

Gary PageauInfoCircle LLC

How did we get here?

Everyone’s story matters

Kings, Priests

CarvingPainting

NewspapersNetworks,MediaConglomerates

Photography,Printing Press

Video,Television

Everyone

Digital ImageCapture, Internet

E M P O W E R M E NT

T E C H N O L O G Y

Source: Future Image

What changed?

Analog skewed expectations

Digital introduced choice

Digital introduced choice

Digital introduced choice

Source: PMA International

Digital introduced choice

Source: PMA International

Custom products/services

Tyranny of abundance• Photo Prints• Framed Prints• Posters• Banners• Canvas• Photo Books• Photo Cards• Photo Calendars• Woven items (tapestry, blankets, etc.)• Clothing (Shirts, sweats, hats, aprons, baby onesies, ties, etc.)• Ceramics (Mugs, plates, cups, urns, etc.)• Laser-Etched Crystals• Novelty: Mouse pads, puzzles, gifts, • Toys: Personalized toys• Edibles: (Cake toppings, cookies, rice crispy treats, etc.)• Jewelry: (Bracelets, pendants, necklaces, watches, etc.)• Seasonal: (Christmas ornaments and other holiday products)

But…

Better information

❖ Time and date

❖ Location

❖ Who is in the picture

Posed moments

Casual moments

What's changed?

Value

Time

Constants

Association of Personal Photo Organizers

Technology’s Impact On Memory Keeping

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