Photo Birth Announcements

A birth announcement is a terrific way to share in the joy of a new family member with friends and relatives. A special memory is made with a photo birth announcement. Many beautiful styles are available that allow you to affix your 4x6 photograph to a custom-made birth announcement. More popular, however, are the digital photo options, where an emailed photo to a stationery manufacturer will result in a printed photo birth announcement in just a few days’ time.

Many people still opt for the traditional mounted photograph. Why? Photos printed with a chemical photo process will last much longer, and a mounted photo can be removed from the card to be held as a photo keepsake by family members. A digital card, while much more convenient, will not age as gracefully, fading over time. Also, keeping just the photo means destroying the card itself.

When choosing a photo birth announcement, consider a design that is not too busy. After all, you want your photograph to be the center of attention. Consider too having a photo-buff or a professional take the picture of your little one. Their first impression to friends and family is one you’ll want to treasure for yourself as well.

Photo birth announcements come in all shapes and sizes. Flat cards are more convenient, but often the photos themselves are quite small. If budget permits, opt instead for the folded variety, which gives much more room for your announcement and a beautiful photo of your baby boy or girl.