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Looking Back at 2024: Nations Photo Lab’s Year in Review

2024 custom photo print report showing statistics for Nations Photo Lab, including the number of packs of cards, photo books made, prints printed, canvases printed, customer count, new photo book and album covers, and luxury card paper options.

Time flies when you’re busy creating! From streamlining production processes to introducing new packaging and launching exciting products, 2024 has been an incredible year at Nations Photo Lab. Our small-but-mighty team tackled ambitious projects with dedication and creativity, embodying the collaborative spirit that makes us unique.

As the year winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved and the lessons we’ve learned. Join us for a look back at the highlights of 2024—you might discover something new or revisit something inspiring. After all, it’s your creativity and passion for storytelling that motivates us to keep innovating.

Production: Keeping it Moving & Getting it Done

On our production floor, the hum of printers and the laughter of our team create a unique rhythm. Behind the scenes, every detail is part of a finely tuned system that took careful planning, design, and testing to achieve.

Less Stress & More Capacity for Delivering Your Custom Photo Prints

 

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Thanks to our Productivity Manager, Jennifer Blaisdell, and our dedicated production team, we added a new conveyor belt at our Cockeysville, MD facility. The result? Faster workflows, increased capacity, and a smoother process for fulfilling your orders. Curious about the technical details? Check out the full story here.

Leveling Up Our Packaging Game - Sustainable & Bespoke Solutions

 

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At our York, PA facility, we introduced the Packsize Machine, a game-changer for creating custom-sized boxes. Not only does it reduce cardboard waste, but it also enhances the unboxing experience for our customers. Watch the Packsize in action here.

PRODUCT LAUNCHES

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Photo Books & Albums - Our Most Sophisticated Palette Yet!

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9 Ways to Tell Your Story in Linen

This year, we introduced nine stunning linen colors, including Seamist, Mulberry, and Fog, combining elegance and longevity to elevate your storytelling. Check out the latest offerings for our Photo Book collection.

A personalized photo book with the engraved text "James & Ayesha Okonkwo 11.17.2025" on its cover.

Introducing Soft & Luxurious Albums in Rich Vegan Leather

Sustainable and stylish, our new vegan leather covers come in Pebble Black, Steel, Camel, and Cranberry—crafted to make your albums both timeless and cruelty-free.

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New Embossing for Iconic Titles

A memorable story deserves a great title - and font. Get inspired by our Art Director Niki's Embossing Do's & Don'ts to make the most out of crafting the perfect title for your story. 

More Custom Options to Inspire Your Creativity

  • 3 new genuine leather Album Covers

  • 4 new luxury paper card types

  • 30+ new Holiday Card designs

Crystal Clear Acrylic Updates

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We made our Acrylic Prints even more versatile in 2024:

  • 14 new sizes to fit any space
  • Mounting options: Keyhole for small prints, aluminum standoffs for larger sizes
  • Backings: Aluminum Di Bond or classic white paper
    Our largest size yet—a stunning 40x50”—is perfect for making a statement.

Explore our latest Acrylic selection.

 Top 3 Best Sellers:

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  1. Photo Prints
  2. Metal Prints
  3. Press Cards

 Superlatives & Best Of:

Most Popular IG Reel: Employee Spotlight: Frannie Ortiz - WATCH NOW

Favorite Staff Photo Picks: Aurora Borealis 

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Funds Raised for Alzheimer’s Association to Date: $30k +

 

Our Best Review:

“It was very easy to order and the enlargements came back looking beautiful. I selected the pearl finish and I'm really happy with it. I took these pictures with my Google android and didn't really have high hopes. They look better printed out than they did on my phone. Absolutely gift worthy. Delivery was very fast and this was only 2 weeks before Christmas.”

- Margie H.

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A special shoutout to our Photography Brand Ambassadors for their creativity and talent in showcasing our products! Interested in partnering with us? Learn more here.

And Thats a Wrap on 2024!

This year, we’ve shared over 6.4 million prints and memories with our amazing community. As we look forward to 2025, we’re excited to continue growing, collaborating, and celebrating your stories. From our dedicated staff to our inspiring customers, thank you for another year of creativity and connection. Here’s to a new year filled with endless possibilities!

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