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Video Slideshows Pack a Powerful Punch

A product worth considering to make your photos come alive... the video slideshow.

Many folks are familiar with photo products such as books, calendars, mugs and magnets and they're great for keeping your photos out of the closet and present in your life. But there is one product, my personal favorite, that can take your photos and really pack an emotional punch: the video slideshow. Slideshows are popular for weddings, but they are also great to show at parties such as Sweet Sixteen's, milestone birthdays, retirements, etc. Beyond using them for significant events and vacations, they're fun to use even for everyday moments. One mom I know creates a video at the end of every month to share recent captured memories with her family.

The reaction I've received from nearly every slideshow I've created is that it brought tears to the viewer's eyes, even when they didn't KNOW anyone in the video! That alone is a testament to the emotional power of seeing photos choreographed to a carefully selected song choice, an impact that a photo book could never provide. Don't get me wrong, I still make tons of photo books for my family, but I've also started creating videos as well. They are so accessible and easily shared because you can load them to your Smartphone or iPad for viewing any time.

If you'd love to have a slideshow for your family, check out my latest special offer here, running now through the end of April.

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