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Capture the moment

Costco supplier Shutterfly has members’ custom photo needs covered

by DAN JONES

Around 1.81 trillion photos are taken worldwide every year, which equals 57,246 per second, or 5 billion per day, according to photography website Photutorial.com. That’s a lot of memories waiting to be shared. Enter Shutterfly, a photo company that offers Costco members exclusive savings on personalized products and custom designs.

The Connection recently caught up with Corey Conklin, vice president of customer success at Shutterfly, to discuss how the company is helping Costco members make the most of their pictures.

Costco Connection What is Shutterfly?
Corey Conklin With more than 600 curated products, Shutterfly is the one-stop shop to bring your photos to life through our custom photo printing, photo books, holiday cards, gifts, wall art, home decor and more. With so many beautiful products and expertly crafted designs to choose from, you’ll always find the one that inspires you. Choose from a variety of materials, like canvas and metal. Add a personal touch to home accents with personalized pillows and blankets, kitchen essentials, drinkware and more—with styles to match every aesthetic. Whether you make something in minutes, customize every detail or shop artist-designed items, you’ll love what arrives on your doorstep.

CC What benefits does Shutterfly offer to Costco members?
CC Costco members get an exclusive discount of 51% off regularly priced orders (automatically applied at checkout), plus free economy shipping on orders over $49 every time you shop at Shutterfly. Terms and restrictions apply. Getting set up is easy—just go to Accounts.shutterfly.com/welcomeCostco, enter your Costco membership number and link to your existing Shutterfly account or create a new one.

CC Does Shutterfly have any helpful tools or services to make shopping easier?
CC Shutterfly offers a variety of tools and services to make designing and mailing affordable, quick and easy, including having your photo books designed by a pro with Free 24-Hour Designer Service. And you can easily add recipients to your envelopes with the Free Personal Address Book Service, plus a Mail for Me Service to have your cards mailed for 99 cents each.

CC Is there anything else members should know about Shutterfly?
CC Shutterfly’s unique and personalized items are a great option if you’re looking for creative ideas and new ways to preserve your memories and stay connected with loved ones. With so many products and designs to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect item to commemorate your special moments.