Aura Digital Photo Frame

The Easiest Way to Share Family Memories (Even From Far Away)

September 24, 20253 min read

Ok, I'm super into this.

My Friend's Family is Obsessed With the Aura Digital Photo Frame

Aura Digital Photo Frame

You know how a friend can drop a recommendation so good that it changes how you see something?

Kelly did that for me the other day.

She was telling me about this Aura digital photo frame — one that she and her extended family all use together. (I’ll admit, I brushed it off at first — “another gadget,” I thought.) But then she showed it to me.

And suddenly I got it.

What Is the Aura Digital Photo Frame?

  • Her college‑aged kids each have one in their dorm rooms.

  • The grandparents treat theirs like TV — they just sit and watch the photos change.

Everyone in the family — cousins, aunts, uncles — can upload images directly from their phones to family member's frames.

Aura Digital Photo Frame

How My Friend’s Family Uses the Aura Frame (And Blew My Mind)

This isn’t just a photo frame. It’s a living, breathing family timeline — showing up right where people are.

As someone who’s built a career around helping families preserve memories, I couldn’t stop thinking:

This might be the most subtle, effortless way to stay close.

I’m now convinced my own family needs one — or maybe even two (or three).

The Easiest Way to Share Family Photos Across Generations

Aura Digital Photo Frame

Because here’s what’s true:

We all take photos.

But we don’t always share them in a way that matters.

Upload Photos From Your Phone — No Apps or Tech Stress

I talk all the time about how it’s not about having more photos — it’s about making the ones you have count. The Aura frame gives those photos a proper home. A place where they matter.

And I find myself thinking: if a photo might end up on Grandma’s frame tonight, maybe I’ll take that extra second to frame it right. Maybe I’ll let go of the extra “just in case” shots. Maybe I’ll show up, in image form, for my people.

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Want Your Photos to Shine on Your Aura Frame?

If you’re anything like me, now you’re thinking: OK, I’ve got the frame — but are my photos good enough to go in it?

That’s where my Iconic Editing Kit comes in.

It’s a 45 minute, no-fluff class that teaches you how to edit your favorite phone photos so they look as magical as they felt — using only the tools already on your phone.

✨ No apps.

✨ No subscriptions.

✨ Just beautifully edited photos that are worthy of that living room frame.

👉 Grab the Iconic Editing Kit here for $27

Let’s make your memories shine.

And don't forget...

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Jess McDaniel is an award-winning baby and family photographer who has been turning everyday moments into lasting memories for over 20 years. As the founder of Boston Baby Photos and creator of the Iconic Set by Boston Baby Photos®, she helps parents capture frame-worthy photos of their children using just their phones — with simple, real-life strategies that work for busy families.

Jessica McDaniel

Jess McDaniel is an award-winning baby and family photographer who has been turning everyday moments into lasting memories for over 20 years. As the founder of Boston Baby Photos and creator of the Iconic Set by Boston Baby Photos®, she helps parents capture frame-worthy photos of their children using just their phones — with simple, real-life strategies that work for busy families.

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