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  • Should I keep my slide carousels?

    Rehousing your slides in space-saving archival storage, you can keep them safe for the future and benefit from massive space savings.

  • Vacation Photo Tips - Chaos to Memories Blog Post - Croatia

    Tips for Taking Better Photos

    A photo doesn’t have to be awesome to be a great memory, but everyone wants to take better photos. As a staff, we have a combined 50+ years of photography experience and these are our top tips to help you take more memorable photos.

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    How to Choose a Film Conversion Service

    Converting film reels to digital is the best way to view them today and preserve them for the future. So what should you consider when choosing a film conversion service?

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    Wedding Album Restoration

    For many people, their wedding album is one of their most special possessions. Unfortunately, wedding albums can suffer from many kinds of decay, including…

  • can I scan slides with my camera app

    Can I scan slides with my phone?

    Adam did a side by side test comparing slides scanned with a mobile app and slides camera scanned to evaluate quality and differences.

  • Easy Index Scanning Workflow with Adam Pratt and Laura Woolsey

    Course: Easy Index Scanning Workflow

    Do you organize printed photos? Do you scan photos? Do you outsource photo scanning? Do you want to deliver client projects that are chronologically organized and professionally presented? If yes, then this course is for you!

  • camera scan vs film negative scanning app

    Can I scan film negatives with my phone?

    There are mobile apps for your smart phone that make big claims about how they offer “high-quality scanning” of your family photos. How do they compare to archival camera scanning?

  • Five Ways NOT to Organize Your Digital Photos

    It’s hard to know how to organize your digital photos and you don’t want to invest lots of time and find yourself in a dead end. Here are five common strategies we suggest you avoid:

  • Estimating Photo Projects

    Estimating Photo Projects

    Here are a few tips about estimating photo projects and their scope:

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    Repairing Damaged Video Tapes

    If you have damaged video tapes that seem like a lost cause, know that it might be possible to repair them and convert them after all. Don’t give up too soon!