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How to Clean Slides and Negatives
It’s important to clean slides and negatives as thoroughly as possible before scanning…
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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 this is my best answer to that question:
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What should I do with inherited photos?
Many people contact us when they inherit family photos from a parent, grandparent, or other family member who has passed away. These photos can feel like a treasure and a burden at the same time…
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What should I do with silvered photos?
Silvered photos is a common form of decay of black and white prints, making it impossible to see details of images. Chaos to Memories use a special camera scanning technique that captures all the original details of the print but without any damage to the original.
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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, you can keep them safe for the future and benefit from massive space savings.
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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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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…
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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.
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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?
