Adam Pratt, Author at Chaos to Memories

How to organize photos for scanning

Lots of people want to scan their family photos so they’re preserved, accessible, and easy to share. But if you scan photos without…

Checklist: Where to find digital photos

Our average client has 250,000 digital photos spread across their phones, computers, clouds, and backups. Here’s where to find those photos…

Four Goals for Organizing Photos

You need a plan for success and clear goals to keep you motivated. Our goals for photo organizing projects…

It’s Never Too Late for Wedding Albums

If you asked me what single possession I would rescue if my house was on fire, I’d say my…

Should I keep my film negatives?

As photo organizers, we strongly recommend that you keep your negatives, even after they’ve…

Converting Original Film Reels or VHS Copies

Clients want to know the best way to preserve their home movies, and ask if it’s better to convert the original film reels or VHS tapes…

How to Clean Slides and Negatives

It’s important to clean slides and negatives as thoroughly as possible before scanning…

Ten Common Photo Organizing Mistakes

Every year we organize millions of family photos in the Chaos to Memories studio. It’s a project that many people start, but few finish without…

Best Photo Scanning Resolution

One of the most common questions people ask us is “What’s the best resolution for scanning photos?” I’ve been scanning for more than 30 years and…

Cheapest vs Best

From time to time, people contact us looking for the cheapest way to scan their family photos and convert their home movies. We’re not the cheapest option, but…

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