Tips Archives - Chaos to 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…

Converting Original Film Reels or VHS Copies

Clients want to know the best way to preserve their home movies, and ask if it’s better to convert the original film reels or VHS tapes.

How to Clean Slides and Negatives

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

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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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