Photos are powerful, we all know that. But powerful enough to literally improve your life? The answer is a certain YES, but only if your photos are part of your daily life. Xpozer, sponsor of the “Our Amazing Planet” contest, has explored exactly how your own photos can improve your life and explains three of the top ways in this blog. Viewbug photographers can sign up< for Xpozer’s e-course “How to get your photos off your computer and into your life” for FREE (value $79.99) and learn how to get the most from their photos.

1. They make you more optimistic

Believe it or not, your photos can make you feel more optimistic. How do they do that? Researchers have found that photos are especially good at triggering nostalgic thoughts and these thoughts can be very powerful. Not only are you remembering good times past, you’re also subconsciously building a more positive outlook about the future. Do your photos remind you of a great vacation, special memories with family and friends or simply a great day out shooting photos? Look at them regularly and you’ll get a boost of positivity that will improve your outlook on the future.

2. Raise your self-esteem

Seeing photos that remind you of positive past events and experiences will benefit you by helping to raise your self-esteem and confidence. While people sometimes think of nostalgia as remembering something that happened a long time ago, perhaps when they were children, the benefit of remembering positive life experiences isn’t limited to a specific era. By looking at your photos you’re reminding yourself of what you are capable of, what you’ve achieved and how you’re growing as a photographer. And that’s a very good thing!

3. Strengthen your relationships

Your photos can make your relationships even stronger. Having photos on the wall prompts storytelling with the real people around you. Research has found that “savoring experiences together” is good for everyone involved because it builds trust and prosocial orientation. Unlike digital photos, an amazing, large photo print is part of your home, right in front of you and anyone who comes to visit. By hanging your photos on the wall, you are more likely to share the stories behind them with family and friends and this sharing will make your relationships stronger.

Not only has the positive effect of sharing experiences been documented with people who know each other, it has also been found with stranger. For example, by hanging wall prints at work and sharing stories about them, your photos can help you build a rapport with colleagues and customers you don’t yet know. No matter where you hang your wall prints, you can use them to strengthen your relationships and your well-being.

Want to get the most out of your own photos? Sign up for Xpozer’s e-course “How to get your photos off your computer and into your life”and learn how to transform your great digital photos into stunning, large photo prints for your phone. Value $79.99, but FREE for Viewbug photographers with this link!

What you’ll learn:

- How to transform your photos into gallery-size prints

- Where photos look great in your home

- Which size photos look best in different locations

- How to use your photos to create a new effect

- Multi-panel photo prints, collages and grids

- And much more!

E-course: 6 lessons + Bonus lesson, 26 videos, 3 hours content, printable pdfs for every lesson (normal price, $79.99 now FREE)

Use your photos for a better life – start today!