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How to Clean Slides and Negatives

It’s important to clean slides and negatives as thoroughly as possible before scanning…

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 help from a professional. If you’re serious about organizing your photos, then learn from these ten common photo organizing mistakes we see people make with their family archive projects.

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 this is my best answer to that question:

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 we’re proud to to offer quality work with genuine care.

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, optical discs are one of the worst ways to store family memories.

Gathering Digital Photos and Videos - Course with Adam Pratt

Course: Gathering Digital Photos and Videos

Our average client has over 250,000 digital photos and videos, so we’ve developed a digital gathering workflow that’s efficient and thorough.

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.

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.

Course: The Practical Guide to Hard Drives

Hard drives are essential to the work you do and the projects you deliver to your clients, but there’s so much confusion and so many mistakes when it comes to something so basic. This course will help you implement best practices, enjoy peace of mind, and work with confidence about your most important data.

Saving Wet Photos

You can replace most things in a home including furniture and clothes, but it’s impossible to replace family photos. Read on for our recommendations for when water damage happens.

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