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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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Ten Common Photo Organizing Mistakes
Every year we organize millions of family photos in the Chaos to Memories studio. It’s a project that many people start, but few finish without help from a professional. If you’re serious about organizing your photos, then learn from these ten common photo organizing mistakes we see people make with their family archive projects.
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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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Cheapest vs Best
From time to time, people contact us looking for the cheapest way to scan their family photos and convert their home movies. We’re not the cheapest option, but we’re proud to to offer quality work with genuine care.
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Your DVDs and CDs are at Risk!
Would you believe we have a better success rate converting 40-year-old Betamax tapes than 10 year old DVDs? Unfortunately, optical discs are one of the worst ways to store family memories.
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How can a professional photo organizer help you?
Working with a professional photo organizer is a new experience for most folks. Here are ten ways we can help you.
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Photo Organizing Trends for 2025
As we near the end of 2024, I’m looking back at the work we’ve done this year and planning ahead for 2025. Seven photo organizing trends emerge that feel different and worth sharing.
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Saving Wet Photos
You can replace most things in a home including furniture and clothes, but it’s impossible to replace family photos. Read on for our recommendations for when water damage happens.
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Should I keep my original family photos after they’re scanned?
What do you do with your family photos after you’ve completed scanning and archiving them? Read on for your options…
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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…
