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Minimizing Duplicate Digital Photos
Our average client has more than 250,000 digital photos in their collection, but more than 50% of those are duplicates. To minimize…
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Common Mistake: Cutting Original Prints for Scrapbooks
For more than a century, people have been using their family photos to…
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The Four Ds: When Hard Times Make Memories Precious
Death, Dementia, Diagnosis, and Divorce all make your memories…
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Why You Can’t Organize Your Photos
People love taking photos, but most people never take the time to…
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Three Things I’d Never Do: Home Movies
I’ve been converting home movies for decades, and here are three things I’d never do…
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Common Mistake: Not Keeping Original Photos
After we complete a scanning project, many clients ask what they should do with the originals. Unless…
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Course: SmugMug for Photo Organizers
As professional photo organizers, we need to collaborate with our clients in ways that are…
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Common Mistake: Writing on Photos
Many people write handwritten notes on the backs of old photos so they can remember important details such as names, places, and dates. Recording these clues is important, but…
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Common Mistake: Displaying Damaged Photos
Old photos can suffer many kinds of damage, even with the protection of a picture frame. Some of the most common issues we see include fading, discoloration, tears, mold, and scratches from broken glass. The good news is…
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Course: Photo Organizing Essentials
Learn the 5-step process we use for every photo organizing project, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices to ensure success…