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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…

What should I do with silvered photos?

Silvering is a common form of decay of black and white prints, making it impossible to see…

Saving Space with Archival Storage

Many of our clients ask us if they should keep their original photos after we scan them. We suggest…

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What’s the best way to store photos?

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

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…

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…

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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.

Wedding Album Restoration

For many people, their wedding album is one of their most special possessions. Unfortunately, wedding albums can suffer from many kinds of decay, including…

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.

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