Category / Photo Books / Scanning / Tips
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It’s Never Too Late for Wedding Albums
If you asked me what single possession I would rescue if my house was on fire, I’d say my…
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Should I keep my film negatives?
As photo organizers, we strongly recommend that you keep your negatives, even after they’ve…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
