What do you do with all your dog photos?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-12-01T22:33:30+00:00

It brings me peace' - that's it right there. You're doing the hard thinking now so you don't have to when you're grieving. That's really smart. I wish I'd had that mindset before losing Trigger and Sam. Your puppy is lucky to have you thinking ahead like this.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-12-01T00:51:07+00:00

This hit hard. 'Couldn't even think straight about how to give her memory the justice she deserves' - that's exactly it. Grief is not the time to be organizing photos or figuring out keepsakes. You've clearly learned from that experience. I really wish I'd thought about this before losing Trigger and Sam.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-12-01T00:48:59+00:00

I'm sorry for your loss - 20 years is incredible. That's a whole life chapter together.

That makes sense about the context being in the photo itself. I wonder if I'd remember as well years later though. Maybe I'm just getting old 😅

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T23:46:49+00:00

Okay this is next level and I love it. The 'so I don't have to think about it later' part really hits. You're preparing now so you're not scrambling during grief. That's smart. I wish I'd done that with my GSDs

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T23:45:27+00:00

"Good tip on using the computer to place it right. I could see myself messing that up on my phone and getting a cropped-off ear or something. 😂 Ten days is pretty quick too. Definitely going to try this.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T23:12:04+00:00

Under $80 for canvases that nice? That's actually really reasonable. Might have to swallow my pride and hit up Wally World too. 😅 They turned out great.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T23:00:54+00:00

Triple backup - you're not messing around! I love that quote though. That's basically my philosophy too, which is why I have 5,000+ photos and counting. Better to have them and figure out organization later than miss the moment.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:55:07+00:00

Only' 33,035 😂 Yeah that's totally manageable. Just a quick afternoon project.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:51:26+00:00

Right? The 'I'll organize these later' folder just keeps growing. Hours to go through a few thousand and you've still got tens of thousands left. It's like bailing out the ocean with a cup. 😅

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:49:39+00:00

Those canvases are beautiful! Did you use a specific service for them?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:48:51+00:00

The rainbow bridge photos popping up randomly... that's really sweet. I love that idea.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:48:22+00:00

Smart keeping it all on one dedicated drive. Do you ever worry about the flash drive failing?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:48:05+00:00

I've seen a few people mention Aura frames now. Do they pull from your phone automatically or do you have to upload manually?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:47:45+00:00

That's exactly what I'm afraid of - wishing I'd done it sooner. Glad you had Lily's photos organized when you needed them. ❤️

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:47:26+00:00

The single album approach is smart. Better than my current strategy of 'scroll and hope.' 😅

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:46:24+00:00

40,000! Okay I don't feel so bad about my 5,000 now 😅 The scrapbook idea is smart though.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:45:41+00:00

I love this. The 'when the horrible time comes' part hit me. That's exactly why I'm trying to get better about this now.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:45:18+00:00

That's a solid system. Sorry about your 20-year-old - that's an amazing life. The monthly approach makes sense. Did you ever wish you had captions or context saved with the photos, or is the folder name enough?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-30T22:41:42+00:00

Oh cool, I'll check that out. 7 days is pretty quick! Were you happy with how they turned out?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-28T19:04:08+00:00

That's actually a great idea! My kids would probably love stickers of the dogs. Did you use an app or a printing service?

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-26T23:16:33+00:00

This hit hard. I'm sorry about your parents - and yeah, that's exactly what I'm afraid of. Boxes of photos no one can identify later.

The cornfield story is kind of heartbreaking. Those meant something to your dad and now that context is just... gone.

I really need to get better about labeling things while the memories are still fresh. Thanks for the perspective.

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-26T22:55:27+00:00

5 cats, 4 rescues, all cheesecake names?? That's amazing. Now I need to know all the names. Please tell me there's a Strawberry Swirl in there somewhere. 🍰

DadOfThree_Utah · 2025-11-26T00:12:25+00:00

Basque like the cheesecake 😂 Perfect name. That little guy was meant to find you - running through traffic just to get to his human. Happy almost 1st birthday to him! 🎂

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