Photo Stamps: Because Everyone Should Get to Feel Famous

Using photo stamps can make even a simple, fast note more special. Think about it: people rarely use the mail any more. Instead, they email one another, or send messages through their cell phone. They may even use social networking sites to send messages to one another. But, when they do send something in the mail, like a birthday card or just a letter because you are missed, it becomes an event.

Way back in the past, mail took forever to arrive and could be very expensive. In addition, because the country was young and wild, delivering the mail could be very dangerous, even fatal and many letters never made it to their destination at all. Getting a piece of mail back then was a major deal. But, for some people today, getting mail is still a pretty big deal.

Soldiers that are stationed out of the country may not have access to email or cell phones so the modern messaging methods are not even going to be beneficial to them. They rely on letters from home to stay connected to their loved ones, to know what is going on in their lives and also, to give them a sense of normality. For them, getting a photo stamp can be something extra special because it is an added boost when they see it. Right away they know that there is something special in their hands.

There are a number of different places that can help you create these photo stamps. The best are clear pictures of the face of one subject or of a single, centered landscape and view. When the photo is shrunk down to the size needed for the stamp, some of the surrounding area will be cut off, so always consider that when choosing the right one. Color photos translate better than those that are created with the fancy backgrounds or finishes as well. Remember, certain types of photos cannot be used to create these stamps because they are professionally done and protected by copyright law. The person who is helping you to create your stamps will help you to decide the best option.

Finally, another thing you should consider is how many of these you realistically will want to have. Of course they cost a little more than regular postage stamps because they are special and because they take some work to create. If you send mail only for birthdays or other holidays, then you might only need a smaller number but the cost will be higher than if you buy more of these photo stamps to have on hand.