Cheryl lives in in Pennsylvania and is a new grandmother to an adorable little girl. She’s also member of our Shutterfly Gallery Guru team, dedicated to supporting your photo book and storytelling creativity. You’ve probably seen Cheryl’s helpful comments throughout the Gallery - maybe even on your own photo book.

In this interview, Cheryl tells us how she got hooked on Shutterfly, her love of telling her family’s stories, and gives us some sage advice - don’t be afraid to get inspiration from others!

Cropping effectively can give you numerous narrative choices within a single image. These choices will have significant impact on how the image is read and perceived. These are conscious decisions that should be thought through. Here are a few things to consider when playing with the options:

My life changed forever in 2000. I can remember the excitement that hit me surrounding the birth of my daughter, Chloe. The significance of that event changed me as a person and motivated me to do things I wouldn’t normally do. I felt compelled to reach out and bring my family and friends closer, using the powerful medium of photos.