Like many, I took part in the 100 Happy Days project and chose to record this via Instagram. It made me think about the photographs that I took each day and how I shot them - resulting in some nicer than usual pictures I think as they had thought behind them.
With all of this in mind, I am making a more concerted effort to print my snaps and with the 100 Happy Days project, in particular, have a physical record of the little journey of happiness (or, you know, what the project symbolised personally). A quick scour of Twitter suggestions led me to a business called Inkifi who kindly gifted me a mini photo book full of photos that I could directly upload from my Instagram account to their website.
I'd never really tried printing Instagram photos before but having built up quite a collection of them, I hadn't quite figured out where or how I wanted to display them so this photo book was an ideal solution. I envisaged popping it onto a bookshelf in my new flat, changing the page it is open on every now and then. You know, the kind of prop that visitors take a peek at when they pop over and you yourself enjoy looking through a million times over.
First impressions ::
Inkifi are a pleasure to work with - polite, helpful, prompt - and their products are evidently of high quality. As you can see in the photographs, the picture quality is lovely and the paper is pleasingly tough too. I like that they have developed their original roots in photography and web design and applied their passion to a newer medium too. Even more of a plus that they use environmentally sustainable materials.
What I love ::
i. that I have my recent favourite Instagram shots all in one physical place
ii. that I can flick through the book and look at the photos as though I am seeing them for the first time because having them off-screen is WONDERFUL
iii. that delivery was super speedy and free of charge
iv. the simplicity of the idea
v. the brilliant quality
vi. the community feel of Inkifi's website (oh and they have a blog!)
Two little things that I wasn't expecting ::
i. the book is smaller than I expected but then again I'm not really sure what I was basing my expectations on...perhaps the size I wanted them to be rather than any concrete facts. Not really too much of a problem, however, as I'm just used to its size now.
ii. the order of the photographs didn't match the order I'd chosen them in on the website which, again, isn't the end of the world, but did mean that a photo that I didn't really want on the front on account of me being in a hospital bed is on the front. Upon ordering, I had arranged the photos in an order that meant something to my little journey through the last year or so, but you know, it's not a huge problem - the book still looks lovely and serves the same purpose! Not a deal-breaker, but perhaps something to definitely check with Inkifi when you order with them, (and you definitely should order with them...stay tuned for the offer at the end!) especially if you are giving the book as a gift.
If you too are looking for lovely quality Instagram prints, I would highly recommend Inkifi's range of products. As I mentioned above, delivery worldwide is completely FREE of charge. The photo book featured in this post can contain up to 50 photos. They also do huge posters, magnets, square prints, greeting cards and other bits and bobs. I think all of their products would make lovely gifts.
:: Offer ::
Tempted? Perfect - Inkifi have kindly offered Fill My Little World readers 20% off so just enter "bee20" in the discount box when you order. Wonderful!
Let me know what you usually do with your Instagram photos and if you order anything from Inkifi :)
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As mentioned above, the photo book was kindly gifted to me by Inkifi but all context is genuine and all views are obviously my own!
This is such a great idea! What a perfect gift idea. It's a bit of a shame that you can't put the photos in order because, like you say, you could be using it as a story book for someone. Still, it looks like a fantastic idea for a gift! X
ReplyDeletelovely honest review, it does look like a great crimbo present too - to have all your fav pics in a little book. I think i will do this for my sister and she can keep it on her coffee table for people to peep at :) she's been to enough places to have a book full x
ReplyDeleteI really need to print more photographs! I always say this and never do it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little book.
I've just featured an Instagram album on my blog too, it's such a good idea and you can't beat a good old fashioned actual photo album you can hold in your hands! I really like this one, it's cute and makes such a cute way to store those lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteHayley-Eszti x
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