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  • inherited photos

    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…

  • film reels at risk

    Your Film Reels are at Risk!

    There’s something magical about moving pictures, but there are unique risks facing your 8mm and 16mm film reels…

  • Estimating Photo Organizing Projects

    Course: Estimating Photo Organizing Projects

    The hardest part of organizing family photos is understanding the scope of the project. What formats do you have? How many photos and home movies are there? How do you estimate the cost of a project?

  • archival storage - professional photo organizers - best way to store photos

    What’s the best way to store photos?

    When you store physical photos, the three greatest risks are light, heat, and humidity. We recommend…

  • digital photos

    How should I name my digital photos?

    If you follow these best practices then you will have a photo archive where every filename is unique, chronological, and self-explanatory…

  • How should I organize family photos?

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

  • scanning photos and negatives

    Seven Common Photo Scanning Mistakes

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

  • Should I keep my slide carousels?

    Rehousing your slides in space-saving archival storage can keep them safe for the future and benefit from massive…

  • Vacation Photo Tips - Chaos to Memories Blog Post - Croatia

    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.

  • film conversion service

    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?