https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:28:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926995 Wed, 04 May 2022 22:19:23 +0000 Miss Ariel 2926995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Chatbooks! I get them printed in soft and hardcover, and let the kids have the soft covers and keep the hard one for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926994 Wed, 04 May 2022 12:34:45 +0000 winter_wonder 2926994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny @josina thanks you guys!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926981 Mon, 02 May 2022 13:16:46 +0000 josina 2926981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for Chatbooks! I've printed 66 books so far, My 7 year old and 5 year old each have their own series that prints every 60 photos, and then I do one for every family vacation that is a nicer hard cover. Their customer service is awesome also! I've had a couple books that printed before I could edit (didn't get the email notification) and they were great about letting me reprint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926978 Mon, 02 May 2022 10:57:37 +0000 JennyPenny 2926978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also use and love Chatbooks. I have 4 different series (one for each kid and a family one) and I just use a different hashtag to say which series(s) a photo goes to. I’ve also noticed they have great customer service anytime I’ve run into an issue (rare but has happened) One funny side effect of using the service though is I’ve noticed I’m the only one of my friends who actually posts to IG now instead of just doing stories 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926975 Sun, 01 May 2022 20:02:18 +0000 erinbaderin 2926975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve used Chatbooks for years and I’m happy with them - the app is easy to use and you can sent it up to automatically send as soon as you fill up a book (60 posts). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/photo-book-of-instagram-posts#post-2926968 Sun, 01 May 2022 10:06:19 +0000 winter_wonder 2926968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which photo book services are the best for printing Instagram pics and captions directly from Instagram? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924378 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:55:29 +0000 cake2017 2924378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MPiX and Chatbooks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924352 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 23:52:20 +0000 ALV91711 2924352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m in Canada and like picaboo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924351 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:02:59 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2924351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Umbreon: MPIX </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924214 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:29:06 +0000 ChitownRo 2924214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use Blurb and their editor Booksmart to make more detailed/personalized albums. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924210 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:30:38 +0000 bhbee 2924210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been very happy with Mixbook the last few years. Looks like they are in Canada. Just look around for a good coupon as they constantly have them so full price is never worth it. I think the editor is super easy and they have lots of custom choices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/where-do-you-order-your-photobooks-canada-preferrably#post-2924209 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:51:42 +0000 Umbreon 2924209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has been asked before, but years ago!</p> <p>Where do you order your photobooks from? Bonus if you are in Canada... I like to be able to customize the layouts and I would love it if they had lay-flat pages.</p> <p>I used Shutterfly in the past but I hate their new editor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/amazon-photo-services#post-2922838 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:45:34 +0000 JennyPenny 2922838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone used amazon photo services for prints or photo books? I didn't know they offered those services and just stumbled upon it yesterday. I've used Shutterfly mostly in the past but I always get frustrated/stressed wondering if I'm getting the best deal since they always have different kinds of sales. In that sense amazon seems really nice and convenient but I'm curious about the quality. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gopro-vs-dji-osmo#post-2921414 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:40:15 +0000 kiddosc 2921414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH has an Osmo and recommends it. He attaches his to RC airplanes and quadcopters and is happy with the video. It is much improved over his Yi action cam and his GoPro Hero 3... which isn't really saying much :silly:<br /> He says that the Osmo and the GoPro run different stabilization algorithms and you may want to look into which works best with the types of activities you intend to use it for the most.<br /> The price difference is significant which was his motivation for buying the Osmo. The video quality is excellent for that price point, and for him there's concern about crashing a plane from several miles out and losing the camera. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gopro-vs-dji-osmo#post-2921399 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:52:19 +0000 Jessiemuller88 2921399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the GoPro Hero 4, and I really like it. We bought it for a trip we took to Puerto Rico, five years ago, and it takes really high quality videos. It has a wide lens mode that is so neat. We used it sailing and snorkeling, and you can see so much scenery! It’s super clear, and takes great still shots too. It came with a ton of accessories for clipping it to different things. We have since used if for swimming with the kiddos, bike riding, etc. The sound quality isn’t that great, but I think you can add an external microphone to improve it. The waterproof case is what makes it sort of muffled sounding I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gopro-vs-dji-osmo#post-2921397 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:36:00 +0000 BUNBUN 2921397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>following </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gopro-vs-dji-osmo#post-2921358 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 23:11:03 +0000 PinkElephant 2921358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anyone have a sports "action camera" they love (or hate)? Would you please tell me why?</p> <p>I'm looking at one for DH for Christmas, and am considering primarily a GoPro (willing to back as far as a Hero7, but need 4K) or a DJI Osmo. He'd primarily use it while road biking and a few ski trips per year. The waterproof features will be appreciated for sailing/in the pool/at the beach, but we're not into SCUBA or surfing, so depth capabilities don't matter.</p> <p>Our kids will totally want to mess with it/have us record them, but they don't do any "extreme" sports beyond those already mentioned above.</p> <p>Thanks for any insight from people who already own these! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-photo-style-post#post-2920935 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:06:42 +0000 josina 2920935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably just skip the hat on him, esp. since you won't have one on either.</p> <p>OR I took photos for my SIL a couple weeks ago and she got matching stocking hats for her and her 2 girls and it was super cute, so even just for one picture matching hats for all three of you would be adorable. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-photo-style-post#post-2920932 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:16:05 +0000 karenbme 2920932@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I impulse booked a photo session for my family for this weekend. I’m still on the fence about whether it’s the right thing, but it’s outside at a Christmas tree farm and I really want good Christmas card photos. It’s going to be ~40 degrees, so we’ll all be in dark jeans and coats. DH has a black leather jacket that he loves, I have a black/white tweed jacket and DD has a red/black Buffalo check jacket. DD will have a red or white hat and I’m planning a red scarf, but DH’s winter hat is dark green and I’m wondering if I should get him a red or burgundy one (he doesn’t love bright colors) so he looks like he fits. What do people think? Or he can just not wear a hat and I feel like it would be fine but I don’t want him to get cold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-family-photo-outfit-help-post#post-2919662 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:33:32 +0000 Lahela017 2919662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: thanks for the input! I never thought of that. I'll try it on with a couple different tanks I have underneath! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-family-photo-outfit-help-post#post-2919656 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:05:18 +0000 erinbaderin 2919656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the khakis are ok but I would consider a brighter shirt for you under the blue, maybe? I think it might brighten the whole look up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-family-photo-outfit-help-post#post-2919648 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:27:01 +0000 Lahela017 2919648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: Thanks! I knew I was over thinking it, but photos really aren't my husband's thing. He'd be perfectly happy of we all wore sweatpants, so it's nice to have a second opinion!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-family-photo-outfit-help-post#post-2919646 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:42:56 +0000 Mommy Finger 2919646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not the most fashionista but I think you'd be fine with him either wearing the khakis or the jeans. Your jeans are dark enough that they won't look too casual next to him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-family-photo-outfit-help-post#post-2919626 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 10:05:47 +0000 Lahela017 2919626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Quick opinions needed! We have photos tomorrow and I'm not the best at picking out outfits. I think I have everything set, but wondering if DH should wear khaki pants or jeans. I like the color of the khakis, but then I'm wondering if my jeans will look too casual. I don't really have other pants for myself that I'm happy with. Here's the outfits with DH having khakis.</p> <p>Thanks for the help! I'm sure I'm over thinking it, but it's stressing me out.</p> <p>[attach=8162/20/qiav9o.600x450.IMG_20201016_100017713.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914353 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:30:48 +0000 josina 2914353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would love to do these but we live in the country so won't have any pro-photographers in the area... I just ordered myself a new 6d mark ii so my goal is to take some with the tripod, and possibly offer to a few neighbors.</p> <p>Most photographers have been taking them for a donation, some take the photos for free but then charge for the digital or print, and one was $200 which seems crazy for a 10 minute shoot where you're not posing or anything.</p> <p>I would get dressed up, but I've seen a lot of cute 'funny' ones, mom disheveled in robe, essential workers in masks, kids on their phones or doing science experiments. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914342 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:26:14 +0000 Mommy Finger 2914342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have plans to do them on Saturday though the high for the day is 48 so it's not going to be great weather wise. My girlfriend just did them so I'm using the same photographer she used. It's $20 for like 5-10 minutes and 10 pictures. I've told the boys that they can pick whatever they want to wear and I don't even care if it's their pj's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914339 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:25:54 +0000 MoonMoon 2914339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our local photographer had a really good post about why she's not doing this project, basically along the lines of what @JJ2626: said, it's unnecessary activities/interaction that plays with the boundaries of sheltering in place. We're in NY State and I'm not sure whether our area has hit its peak yet or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914308 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:06:35 +0000 JJ2626 2914308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They were doing them here but had to stop because it’s technically a violation of our shelter in place order (can’t travel at all for non essential reasons). I’m bummed because I would have liked to do them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914305 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:49:21 +0000 Ajsmommy 2914305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Miss Ariel: ours is a donation too. I think it’s Just something Cute and fun to memorialize this crazy time! I’m also happy bc we just moved into our new home a year ago so having a porch pic will be nice </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/porch-pictures#post-2914304 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:41:23 +0000 Miss Ariel 2914304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did! But it’s been almost 3 weeks and don’t have them back yet. We didn’t do anything creative and I let each kid have a stuffed animal in the picture.</p> <p>On thing I love about what our community is doing is that the 1st image is free. But they’re asking to donate/buy a gift card to support a local business. Each time a phot is shared they tag the business they’re supporting. </p>