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How should I organize family photos?

There are different ways to organize family photos. Read about the different options, as well as our recommendation…

Seven Common Photo Scanning Mistakes

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

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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.

How to Choose a Film Conversion Service

Converting film reels to digital is the best way to view them today and preserve them for the future. So what should you consider when choosing a film conversion service?

Can I scan slides with my phone?

Adam did a side by side test comparing slides scanned with a mobile app and slides camera scanned to evaluate quality and differences.

camera scan vs film negative scanning app

Can I scan film negatives with my phone?

There are mobile apps for your smart phone that make big claims about how they offer “high-quality scanning” of your family photos. How do they compare to archival camera scanning?

Five Ways NOT to Organize Your Digital Photos

It’s hard to know how to organize your digital photos and you don’t want to invest lots of time and find yourself in a dead end. Here are five common strategies we suggest you avoid:

Estimating Photo Projects

Here are a few tips about estimating photo projects and their scope:

Repairing Damaged Video Tapes

If you have damaged video tapes that seem like a lost cause, know that it might be possible to repair them and convert them after all. Don’t give up too soon!

Film Reel Formats

Home movie reels date back to the 1920s and come in three major formats, including Regular 8, Super 8, and 16mm. Here’s an easy guide to tell the difference between these three formats:

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