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- Despite the ease of uploading and viewing photos online, we still value having physical versions of the moments in our lives.
- Artifact Uprising makes it easy to customize beautiful photo books and other photo goods.
- Its modern, elegant designs and use of eco-friendly materials leave other customization sites in the dust.
I love taking photos. As someone who can get fairly nostalgic, I love looking through old photos and reliving the moments associated with a single capture. Though we live in the age of social media (I'd certainly consider my Facebook album collection to be robust), pixels on the screen can't quite compare to holding and seeing a physical photo.
Learning about my parents' adventures as a young married couple and my early childhood, laughing at the progression of my friends as they evolve from awkward teenagers to slightly less awkward young adults, and pining for the pretty sunsets and architecture of lands far and near are all infused with a distinct emotional effect when I view the memories in physical form.
Professional photographers Jenna Walker, Matt Walker, and Katie Thurmes understood the value of making experiences permanent and being able to leave a tangible legacy, leading them to start Artifact Uprising, a site that makes customized photo books, prints, photo holders, and other photo gifts.
Photo books have been around for a while — all the way back to the mid-1800s, in fact — but modern iterations that let you personalize the process tend to look cheesy or feel cheap. Artifact Uprising's photo products, on the other hand, are simple, elegant, and made from quality eco-conscious materials. Undeniably informed by the founders' roots in the wilderness of Denver, Colorado, its beautiful aesthetic and commitment to environmental responsibility set it apart from any other photo book you've ever owned.
Artifact Uprising's hardcover and softcover photo books use acid-free recycled paper that's made from 100% post-consumer fiber and is Forest Stewardship Council-certified, while the electricity used to manufacture the paper is matched with renewable wind-generated electricity. Its wooden photo products use reclaimed fallen mountain beetle pine. The choice of these materials means you're likely to get paper pages with visible fibers or wood blocks with specks of blue and gray, imperfect markings that only remind you of their authenticity.
Pricing on the site ranges anywhere from $8 for a set of everyday matte prints to $259 for a layflat photo album.
You're paying a premium, but for a service that lets anyone become a pro photographer regardless of experience and produces an artistic result to be valued for years to come. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a loved one or just want a way to remember life's moments, Artifact Uprising is a good place to start preserving the memories you care about.
We've highlighted the best photo goods that you can make below, or you can shop everything on Artifact Uprising's site here.
Brass easel and calendar
Brass Easel & Calendar, $55
Cork and brass print stand
Cork & Brass Print Stand with Prints, $37
Layflat photo album
Layflat Photo Album, from $139
Wood calendar
Wood Calendar, $30
Baby book
Baby Book The Story of You, $120
Geo rail
Geo Rail & Prints, $50
Softcover photo book
Softcover Photo Books, from $15
Wooden print hanger
Wooden Print Hanger with Print, from $89
Instagram-friendly book
Instagram Friendly Books, from $15
Gallery frames
Gallery Frames, from $69
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