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How a Side Project Helps Me Stay Close in a Long-Distance Relationship 💌

Long-distance relationships are tough. Really tough.

My partner and I live in different cities, and between work, time zones, and daily life, the moments we get to spend together are rare. Even video calls or texts can’t quite fill the gap. Over time, I realized that our memories were living in fragments: screenshots of video calls, snapshots of our cat Daisy, or random photos from weekends together.

I wanted a way to bring those fragments together into something tangible. That’s how photocollagemaker.io was born.


What It Does

Photocollagemaker.io is a free tool to turn your favorite photos into a collage. It’s simple, but meaningful:

  • 🎨 Arrange photos freely — your layout, your style
  • 🐾 Include pets, loved ones, or favorite places
  • 🖼 Use it as a wallpaper or print it for a heartfelt gift
  • 💌 Share easily with friends, family, or your partner

The goal is to let people focus on creativity and meaning, not subscriptions or hidden fees. It’s a way to preserve memories and share love—digitally and physically.


Why I Built It

Initially, this was just for us. But soon I realized so many people could benefit:

  • Couples separated by distance
  • Friends or family who can’t meet often
  • Pet parents who want to capture every adorable moment

Even a small, thoughtful collage can brighten someone’s day, spark a smile, or bridge miles of separation.


If you want to turn scattered memories into something beautiful and meaningful, try it out here: photocollagemaker.io.

It’s free, easy, and built to help you share a little bit of love in pixels.

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