We like to take pictures and record our experiences, and in the technological age the documentation has become comfortable. • However, there is a longing for albums that keep the images off-screen. • All ways to integrate the new world with the old.

• Photos (illustration) // Photo: GettyImages

Almost two decades have passed since we said goodbye to film cameras and adopted digital ones as part of the digital revolution, and heavy photo albums have become an old memory of dust in the parents' bookcase. At the same time, we began to take pictures every moment of our lives, testifying to the thousands of pictures that remain as souvenirs on our mobile phone, social networks and digital cameras. However, in such a situation, the images will usually remain imprisoned forever within the screen, and will not see light.

The question is whether in an age when everything is technological, clicks and lasts for only 24 hours on networks, a desire to return to what it used to be is shown - off-screen images, and perhaps the possibility of combining the two and enjoying the new world alongside the old.

Yuval Yehudar, CEO of Pickabook, recounts the process that has taken place in recent years regarding photo documentation: "The realm of digital photo albums was born as a result of the distress felt. People stopped printing photos automatically. They took more pictures, but would not actually see them beyond being on screen. In 2005, we offered a digital album service in Israel. His advantages are that there are a variety of albums of different types, and the choice of whether to invest more or less money and time is ours, but the disadvantages are that you have to think beforehand which photos to choose, and you have to edit the photos and engage with them to make them an album. "

Then joined by the networks, which affected us quite a bit, but according to Moshik Glamin, home styling designer and owner of the Instagram site, it is not enough for us: "In the digital age, where social networks have replaced photo albums, the connection between the virtual world and the real world becomes more tangible and meaningful "We shoot a lot more than what was filmed in the 20th century, and we don't know what the future of phones and social networks will be." According to him, "Instagram is created by the need to take photos from Instagram or the phone and produce from them an element that creates value beyond the image shared on networks."

Stories, the next generation

We love to photograph, do selfies, save and share our experiences with others, and as a result, there are many apps that offer digital album editing and photo printing services such as Chickpea, Lupe, Stickies, Clicks, Reverse, Zuma and many more. But what happens when you want to take pictures and share the photos and videos on your phone, and keep them outside? This was realized in Pikebook, where they are launching a regular photo album, as they used to, with a loaded screen that removes the videos from the mobile, or shows the photos inside the album as a short video.

The screen actually comes as part of the digital album's cover, and the video is automatically compiled by an algorithm that selects the best sections of the videos and edits them with professional effects and filters.

"The problem with saving videos is more serious than saving photos," says Yehudar. "We come across a phenomenon where people are filming and sharing lots of videos, and then doing nothing with them. The album basically allows to keep all the souvenirs in one place."

The old versus the new (illustration) // Photo: GettyImages

Asked why people would not settle for saving the video on their phone or network, Yehudar replies: "Instead of searching for the videos from years ago, it is easier to scan code for the album and save the photos and videos in one place. When sharing the videos, it fits for just one moment, then forgets about them. The screen lets you go back to that in the future. If you make a wedding album, for example, you can also see the video on the cover. "
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Although it has been a few years, technological advances have meant that we already miss printed images, which is why there is a trend of using a Polaroid camera that prints the image on the spot, which can be found in various designs and sizes in the web and photography stores.

Another, and significantly cheaper, option is to print images on home printers. HP has recently launched a home printer called Smart Tank HP, which can print A4 images and guarantees printing up to 18,000 pages without ink cartridge replacement, reducing print costs.

Right photography on smartphone

If you are taking pictures on your phone and want to use them, you should do it right. Ido Isaac, a photographer and content creator, Samsung, advises: "First, filters are not recommended during the photo shoot because they reduce image quality. After the photo, the brightness, sharpness and color of the photo can be adjusted as needed. In addition, the lens should be cleaned Before shooting, since sometimes dirt accumulates that obscures image quality and reduces sharpness, focus by clicking on the center object on the screen.The focus on the smartphone cameras is automatic, which can sometimes result in a focus on the object appearing in the background. In the distance, and only then cut to the desired size And choose the best photo from the collection of photos you took. "

From home design technology

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Photos in the house warm the atmosphere and give the space a personal and inviting touch, which can also be taken on the phone and printed. "There's a print back to home," says Liron Vardi-Geller, interior designer and home dresser. "We all know the wall of magnets in each refrigerator, but it's cluttered aesthetically. A family wall is a very popular option. Choosing funny, exciting, event photos Different or according to a particular theme, and decorate a wall with them. "

If you want to design such a wall yourself, it's important to note some rules. According to Vardi-Geller, "The images need to be in a certain symmetry, between six and nine images, and they can be shaped in the form of an inverted triangle or pyramid. In addition, it is important that they be the same shade."

And what about the rooms? "There has recently been a return to the old print. Boys born into digital reality are choosing old methods, for which they are considered a new discovery. They take different pictures and create walls in their rooms. They go to a photo shop, print 12 or 20 photos, and stick to the wall with double-sided adhesive. Another way They choose is the creation of an 'inspiration board', an iron board that is fastened with pictures and other cute souvenirs, which creates sentimental value. "