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Fauxtography
Occasionally we have a client who asks us to create…
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A Century of Photographic Mistakes
Personal cameras have been available since the early 1900s, but we’re still making the same mistakes as…
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Best Binding for Photo Books
At Chaos to Memories, we only offer layflat photo books because…
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Expert Photo Framing Tips
I recently sat down with Bob Greene from the DuPage Framing Center to ask him for his expert photo framing tips…
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Three Things I’d Never Do: Home Movies
I’ve been converting home movies for decades, and here are three things I’d never do…
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Common Mistake: Not Keeping Original Photos
After we complete a scanning project, many clients ask what they should do with the originals. Unless…
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Common Mistake: Writing on Photos
Many people write handwritten notes on the backs of old photos so they can remember important details such as names, places, and dates. Recording these clues is important, but…
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Common Mistake: Displaying Damaged Photos
Old photos can suffer many kinds of damage, even with the protection of a picture frame. Some of the most common issues we see include fading, discoloration, tears, mold, and scratches from broken glass. The good news is…
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Video Conversion Best Practices
Converting home movies is an amazing process that lets our clients travel back in time to relive memories such as birthdays, weddings, and vacations. Unfortunately, there are many things that can go wrong…
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Favorite Photo Sharing Platform
One of the greatest joys of having a searchable Family Photo Archive is that you can share your favorite memories with loved ones. Our favorite way to share our photos online is with…
