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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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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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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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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:
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Estimating Photo Projects
Here are a few tips about estimating photo projects and their scope…
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What is Metadata?
Metadata is a way to embed details inside a digital photo that allows you to search your photo archive instead…
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Expert Tips for Removing Photos from Adhesive Albums
Do you remember the adhesive photo albums from the 1980s that sandwich your photos between a layer of sticky cardboard and a plastic sheet? We recommend…
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Curation of Physical and Digital Photos
Enjoy this free excerpt from Adam Pratt’s book Declutter Your Photo Life…
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What to Expect When Working with Chaos to Memories
Working with a professional photo organizer is a first-time experience for most people. Here’s a quick preview of what to expect when you’re ready to bring your project to Chaos to Memories.
