Author / Adam Pratt
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Should I keep my original family photos after they’re scanned?
What do you do with your family photos after you’ve completed scanning and archiving them? Read on for your options…
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What should I do with inherited photos?
Many people contact us when they inherit family photos from a parent, grandparent, or other family member who has passed away. These photos can feel like a treasure and a burden at the same time…
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Your Film Reels are at Risk!
There’s something magical about moving pictures, but know there are unique risks facing your 8mm and 16mm film reels.
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What should I do with silvered photos?
Silvered photos is a common form of decay of black and white prints, making it impossible to see details of images. Chaos to Memories use a special camera scanning technique that captures all the original details of the print but without any damage to the original.
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Saving Space with Archival Storage
Many of our clients ask us if they should keep their original photos after we scan them. We suggest keeping them, and here’s why…
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Course: Estimating Photo Organizing Projects
The hardest part of organizing family photos is understanding the scope of the project. What formats do you have? How many photos and home movies are there? How do you estimate the cost of a project?
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What’s the best way to store photos?
When you store physical photos, the three greatest risks are light, heat, and humidity. We recommend choosing archival storage with these attributes:
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How should I name my digital photos?
If you follow these best practices then you will have a photo archive where every filename is unique, chronological, and self-explanatory.
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How should I organize family photos?
There are different ways to organize family photos. Read about the different options, as well as our recommendation…
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Seven Common Photo Scanning Mistakes
Adam has identified seven common mistakes people make when scanning photos. Do any of these sound familiar?
