Why is it so hard to get be motivated to get photos printed?

maybe when the pictures come in, write the date and names on the back of the photo by hand?
then if the photos are ever separated from the page, the info is still there
like how we did it in the film days!

for me it is editing and deciding on a photo size that is my roadblock!

me too. Otherwise it is so overwhelming. Since I got a good work flow in place...while not my favorite job...its not quite so bad 

I just spent a insane amount of time chosing and uploading my pics to a new website. Not my favorite thing to do to say the least, but my computer crashed about six weeks ago and it feels good to make sure my memories are safe.

I’m somewhat thankful for the boxes and boxes if pre-digital photos I have. No decisions to be made there regarding editing and printing. 👍🏻

Yup.

When I have a free minute, I really want to use it for something that is instantly fun. Usually playing a game on my tablet, or adding a piece or two to the layout sitting on my desk.

I try to "make" myself upload photos as I go through the month, so that at the end of the month, I can just place an order quickly and get it over with.

I'll admit, though, that I do no editing, and I just mainly print 4x5.3"

Photo management is a limiting step for me too, and I’m bad about getting them printed. I’ve started moving photos to my computer once a month, and backing them up at that time, generally the first of the month for the previous month.

I also process them through Lightroom. I can view by date, then I select the photos I want to print, add them to the appropriate “collection” - I have a collection set up for each print size and have a corresponding template that fits on a 4x6 (eg, 2x2, 3x4, 4x4, etc). Then I click on each collection and edit the photos as needed. I then export to print and upload to a print site (or print at home). It does take a while, so I do it in batches as the motivation or need for photos strikes. But I have years of unprinted photos still to do.

It’s much more fun to scrapbook or surf for inspiration.

Exactly why I just got a Picture-Mate 400!!   

I just print, kind of like the old days when you printed what was on the roll and made it work. I Project Life and generally stick to design A. If it’s a vertical picture I print 3x4, if it’s horizontal I print 4x6. I crop if I really need to. I usually print at home because I’m not taking hundreds of pictures. Every now and then I’ll throw in an Instax or Zip print for something different.
I refuse to over think this. I’m not on a design team trying to sell a design or style. My layouts aren’t necessarily coordinated by style or color. I don’t edit my photos other than to maybe lighten them up if they are too dark, and that only happens after printing if I feel the urge. My layouts are mostly photos and memorabilia. I’ve come to the conclusion that filler cards are for design teams. I use them only when I have no photo/memorabilia/journaling to add.

It’s the part of scrapbooking that I don’t like. I have to remind myself that I feel inspired when they come in the mail. I’d say a new batch of pictures inspires me more than new supplies. I get through it by listening to podcasts. I wish I could get myself to do it more often so it wouldn’t turn into a chore that lasts half the day.

I've come to the same realization! I was frustrated with chosing the right pics and sizes. Then I remembered all my lost pictures--even one per "event" would have been great to have. And so I chose a few  for each layout yesterday. It saves time, energy, money and a lot of frustration. 

I don't mind printing photos, but then I have no photo worthy life most of the time. When the dgk's come here, or I go to see them, I take a zillion photos. It is a ritual to stop at a WM on the way home from a family visit or to drive to the nearest WM a day or two after the kids come here, and edit and print all my photos from the latest adventure. When I get home, I sort the photos into scrapable groups and put them into a dated envelope. That way they are all ready to play as soon as I am.

As far as saving the photos in any organized way, I upload them to my computer and save each group by date and place (for example Christmas 2017 the Farm). So far I have been able to find most photos I need from my computer that way.

I don't know what I would do if there were things actually happening and photos being taken every day or several times a week. I guess schedule photo edits/printing on a regular basis. Seems like the longer it goes before printing, the further away from my mind the significance of the photos go.

It can be quite time consuming. That’s why I prefer to print small quantities at home as I need them.