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  • Wedding Album Sample Blog post

    It’s Never Too Late for Wedding Albums

    Wedding albums capture once-in-a-lifetime memories of a milestone day in your most intimate relationship.

  • film negatives

    Should I keep my film negatives?

    As photo organizers, we strongly recommend that you keep your negatives, even after they’ve been scanned. Here’s why…

  • slides archival storage - organizing trends - how to clean slides and negatives

    How to Clean Slides and Negatives

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

  • scanning photos and negatives

    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:

  • inherited photos

    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…

  • silvered photos

    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.

  • scanning photos and negatives

    Seven Common Photo Scanning Mistakes

    Adam has identified seven common mistakes people make when scanning photos. Do any of these sound familiar?

  • 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.

  • Vacation Photo Tips - Chaos to Memories Blog Post - Croatia

    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.

  • old wedding album

    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…