Scanning Archives - Chaos to Memories

How to organize photos for scanning

Lots of people want to scan their family photos so they’re preserved, accessible, and easy to share. But if you scan photos without organizing them first then you’re just converting your chaos and you still won’t be able to find and share your memories.

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.

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…

How to Clean Slides and Negatives

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

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:

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…

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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