Hi guys!
The sun is finally shining, hooray! You might want to get out there and start taking pictures of some magnificent skylines (just an FYI, Chicago is known to have one of the best). Have you ever considered printing those beautiful city photos with a matte finish? You might not know it, but you can order 4×6 matte prints from our in-store kiosk.
It’s quick and really easy to do! :
- Stop in to your local Walgreens and track down the Photo kiosk (Ps. It’s not that hard).
- Pick your favorite prints and select the 4×6 option.
- Then while your items are the cart, just choose the “Matte” finish!
And that’s it! Matte prints are perfect for any type of picture you would put on display. Did you know that you can print 4×4 photo prints with a matte finish as well? And all sizes (4×6, 5×7 and 8×10) are available to print with a matte finish online for mail order.
Want to learn about the difference between matte and glossy prints?
Find out more from our “Matte vs. Glossy” post!
Share Life’s Happy,
Taneisha
Disclaimer: Matte finish prints available in most locations, but please contact your local photo specialist to confirm when placing your order in store.
Is your home a haven for decades of old photographs? Need some help figuring out how to get them in order? Just so happen to be in the Chicagoland area? Stop on by the Picture Perfect Solutions event from the Associate of Personal Photo Organizers on Wednesday night!
Celebrity organizer Justin Klosky will be available to talk about organizing while Director and Lead Instructor of LIGHT Photographic Workshop Hal Schmitt will be ready to answer any (and all) questions on your photo technique inquiries. Also, Walgreens’ own Lindsay Mikos will be on hand to talk about the trends of mobile, while showing off the features of our fabulous mobile app.
Enjoy snacks, drinks and exciting giveaways while speaking with the photo organizing experts. And while you’re at it, put those tips to good use by posing in front of our bright and sunny spring backdrop (then, print the photos to your local Walgreens at the party).
Tickets are $10. Save some cash and bring a friend, their ticket will be $5 (only valid up to two friends, Ms. Popularity)!
Wednesday, April 10th
6 to 9 P.M.
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Schaumburg
Visit pictureperfectsolutions.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets!
Share Life’s Happy,
Taneisha
Photo by Walgreens has got an exciting new product we’re sure all you foodies will love.
I bet if you were to take a peek on Instagram right now, you would have a feed full of photographs of your friends’ meals eaten in the last 24 hours. You get a little jealous and exclaim, “Well, it does me no good to see it. I want to eat it!”
Welcome in, Edible Prints: the savory snapshots! That birthday cake from your BFF’s birthday party you missed? That three-figure steak dinner your parents had on their anniversary? That decadent luau buffet from that trip you took to Hawaii last year? You can taste it today! This is a ground-breaking technology that has never been utilized before so we can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks.
Just bring all your photos into your local Walgreens and ask for the “Secret Scrumptious Special”. And the great thing, those tasty photos will be ready in about an hour! But hurry, this finish is available for a limited time only. So, hurry in and get ready to put those photos in your mouth!
And just in case you haven’t noticed the date… April Fool’s Day!
Share Life’s Happy,
Taneisha
Greetings!
We heard all your names far and wide but only a few prevailed. It is time to announce the winners from our Rabbit Roundup contest! Each winner gets a sweet $50 Walgreens gift card, as well as a chance to snuggle up with one of the missing bunnies. Without delay, the winners are:
Jessica H. with the name “Snickerdoodle”. Nothing stands out like a silly, upside-down bunny on the ‘Premium Photo Cards’ page.
Michelle V. choosing the name of “Sir Longears Fluffybottom”. She found this little one reading one of our Photo Books on the ‘Same Day Pickup’ page.
Tinha F. came up with the name “Remy”, perfect for the little guy hanging out with the ladies on the ‘Home Movies to DVD’ page.
Congratulations to our winners! Please email socialmedia@walgreens.com to claim your prize. Many thanks to everyone that searched for our bunnies! We couldn’t have found our rascally rabbits without you. Make sure to take good care of them and have a happy Easter!
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
Red alert! This is the last candy-related holiday until Halloween. It’s time for a serious, sugar-induced celebration. Head on down to your local Walgreens and get your photo taken with your favorite bunny ears on in front of an adorable Spring-y background (and maybe stock up on some treats while you’re there)!
Maybe you’re just a big kid at heart. No matter your age, this is an event that is sure to be fun for all. And even better? You get a free 4×6 magnet frame just for getting your photograph taken. Make sure to head in early because the first 10 people receive a free 8×10 Enlargement!
Stop in a participating Walgreens location on Saturday, March 23 between 10a.m. and 2p.m.
Walgreens Easter Photo Shoot information>>
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
Hi guys, if you’re reading this, we need your help!
Our Easter bunnies have gone missing! We hadn’t even gotten a chance to name them yet! We know that our rabbits are lost somewhere on the Walgreens Photo website. Can you find them?
These are special little guys with very distinct personalities. Once you find them, pin the image on Pinterest and let us know what you think their names should be by including it in the comment with #WalgreensBunnies. We’ll choose the best name and you’ll win a cool $50 Walgreens gift card (plus the bunny you named)! You can enter up to three times, once for each bunny. Last day for entries is March 23. Winners will be announced on our blog on March 26!
Need some clues on how to find them? Here are a few of their personality traits:
- The sandy-brown friend loves to send extra fancy cards but not just on any old notebook paper! She likes to make the each one truly special by adding a photo of herself.
- This dark gray bunny loves looking through old movies and photographs.
- Our adorable snowy-white rabbit with big floppy ears hates to be kept waiting (so impatient!) but loves personalized gifts.
For official rules, click here.
Need some help on how to pin? It’s easy! Just :
- Click on the “Add +” button on top right-hand side of your Pinterest dashboard
- Go to “Add a Pin” and paste in the URL address of where you found the bunny
- Find the correct image you would like to use and pin it (don’t forget to include your chosen name and #WalgreensBunnies)
Good luck!
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
Howdy!
I think I can say that Instagram is the greatest invention to ever grace the mobile smartphone in the history of all mankind. Okay, that might be a little bit of an exaggeration but you can’t deny that it’s pretty awesome. How else would the world know of your innate love of delicious food and adorable kittens covered in sparkling clip art? There’s only one small problem with the greatest app alive… it’s hard to print those fabulous photos straight from your phone. Well, Photo by Walgreens is (once again) here to save the day!
It’s super easy to print your Instagram photos!
- Simply download or open the Walgreens Mobile App to get started.
- Choose the “Print from Instagram” option and log into your Instagram account.
- Link your Instagram account to the app.
- All of your amazing pictures will be immediately available!
You’ll be able to conveniently print to any Walgreens and pick them up in about an hour. That means you’ll almost instantly be able to add your photos to scrapbooks, hand them out to strangers or hang them on your walls…. whatever your filter-loving heart desires. You can even upload up to 100 Instagram photos for all those printing needs!
So snap to it! Get those 4×4 photos ready!
Download the free app today
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
If you’re like the rest of us, you’ve probably got an old box of family video tapes, films and photos sitting in your attic/garage/buried in the backyard that’s taking up space. Time, bright lights, heat and humidity are ruining your timeless films and photographs. You need to transfer your VHS videos before you lose them forever. Photo by Walgreens can easily take care of that for you with our Home Movies to DVD service!
Once your home movies are digitized, you can view any video from any decade on any modern device. This also includes your smartphone or tablet. You can actually watch them again! That reel of your grandparents’ moving into their first house together? We can digitize it. Your dad’s graduation video taken in the 70s? Walgreens can create a high definition DVD! You’ll be able to share it with your family and friends anywhere in the world.
We’ll take care of the hard work. All you have to do is bring in your VHS videotapes, film reels, photos and more to any Walgreens to get started. It’s the simplest way to save the video of your Mom heading to prom. So, what are you waiting for?! You’ll need something to make fun of your Mom for today.
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
Spring Break: the one week a year you can really get wild in an exotic, tropical location (or just hang out on the couch and watch reality TV marathons). Either way, you and your friends have time off from school. You guys will spend most of it goofing off and taking pictures. Here are some easy ways to preserve those Spring break memories and not just use them as blackmail:
Got a photo riddled with the envy “likes” of all your
friends? Print them out using the Walgreens Mobile App. It’s easy to take pictures and have them printed at any Walgreens straight from your phone. Do you have the app yet? What are you waiting for?! Here is your written invitation to join the movement and download it to your mobile phone. You can even print pictures straight from Facebook and Instagram!
Now, you’ve printed all of those great photos and you’re ready to hang them back in your dorm. Don’t just stick them up on any old corkboard. Create a Collage Print. Did you know that we have peel, stick and reusable prints, perfect for when that re-decorating mood strikes? Create your collage and pick up from your closest Walgreens location in about an hour!
Been invited on an international vacation only to realize last-minute that you need new Passport Photos? Get two professional-quality photos printed in compliance with government regulations for only $10.99. Plus, they are ready in minutes so you can quickly get back to “pretending” to pack.
-Taneisha, Photo Writer
