Author / Adam Pratt
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What should I do with silvered photos?
Silvering is a common form of decay of black and white prints, making it impossible to see…
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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…
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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…
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Sustainability at Chaos to Memories
These are a some of our best practices for being good stewards of our business, our clients’ memories, and our environment…
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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?
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Should I keep my slide carousels?
Rehousing your slides in space-saving archival storage can keep them safe for the future and benefit from massive…
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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.
