{"id":15496,"date":"2025-10-21T14:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/?p=15496"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:41:41","slug":"teacher-photography-print-side-hustle-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/teacher-photography-print-side-hustle-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"The Teacher Who Built a Nature-Inspired Side Hustle with Print"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At PrintingCenterUSA, we love helping artists, educators, and photographers transform their creative passions into beautiful printed works. Whether it\u2019s through calendars, art books, or educational booklets, print continues to connect people through tangible, meaningful storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of our most inspiring collaborations comes from Kristen Breeden<\/strong>, a photographer, teacher, and nature enthusiast whose love of the outdoors shines through in every image she captures. Her series of colorful educational booklets and wall calendars celebrate birds, wildlife, and the beauty of the natural world\u2014all thoughtfully brought to life through print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Kristen Breeden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kristen\u2019s journey began as a teenager, scrapbooking countless photos of nature from her home, local parks, and family trips. After receiving her first professional camera as a high school graduation gift, she discovered her true passion for photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining her background in early childhood education with her love for wildlife, Kristen began creating photo books that teach through visuals. \u201cOne of my goals was to teach through fun and photos,\u201d she explains. That creative vision evolved into two children\u2019s-style booklets\u2014Birds of the Rainbow<\/em> and Birds of the Alphabet<\/em>\u2014each filled with vibrant imagery and educational charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve had a lot of adults tell me they didn\u2019t know the names of most of the birds either,\u201d<\/em> Kristen laughs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Today, Kristen continues to merge photography, teaching, and storytelling\u2014bringing her lifelong love of nature to audiences of all ages. Learn more about Kristen and view her work here<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kristen wanted to share her work beyond scrapbooks and personal collections, creating printed pieces she could gift and share widely. However, she found that other printing sites were too expensive and often delivered inconsistent color quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She needed a printer that could maintain the vibrant color, sharp detail, and professional finish<\/strong> her photography deserved\u2014while still keeping production costs low enough to make her booklets and calendars accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Printing Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After discovering PrintingCenterUSA through a fellow photographer, Kristen found the perfect fit for her creative needs. Working closely with our team, she produced two beautifully printed 6×6 booklets and her first 11×8.5 wall calendar. Check out her website<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Order Specs<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2026 Wall Calendar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Size: 11″ x 8.5″<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Binding: Saddle Stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pages: 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cover: 80# Gloss Cardstock (8 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Inside Pages: 100# Gloss Text (5 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ink: Full Color (4\/4) Both Sides<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drilled Hole for Hanging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Birds of the Alphabet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Size: 6″ x 6″<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Binding: Perfect Bind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pages: 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cover: 100# Gloss Cardstock (9 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Inside Pages: 100# Gloss Text (5 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ink: Full Color (4\/4) Both Sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Birds of the Rainbow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Size: 6″ x 6″<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Binding: Perfect Bind<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pages: 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Cover: 100# Gloss Cardstock (9 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Inside Pages: 100# Gloss Text (5 pt.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ink: Full Color (4\/4) Both Sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        \u201cThe calendar is an inexpensive way to share my photos, and I\u2019m beyond pleased with the quality and color saturation,\u201d <\/em>Kristen says. \u201cEvery step of the way, PrintingCenterUSA\u2019s team has been helpful and communicative. The craftsmanship and care that go into my books mean the world to me.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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        The Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Kristen\u2019s booklets and calendars have become beloved keepsakes for family, friends, and fellow bird lovers. Her vivid photography and thoughtful design inspire both children and adults to connect with nature in a fun, educational way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \u201cI absolutely love sharing my joy and passion for birds and nature through photography with a company that cares about how my work looks,\u201d<\/em> she adds. \u201cPrintingCenterUSA\u2019s quality and communication are top-notch!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        These printed pieces also helped Kristen take her creative work beyond the classroom and into the hands of a broader audience; bridging the gap between personal art and public sharing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n