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Common Mistake: Writing on Photos
Many people write handwritten notes on the backs of old photos so they can remember important details such as names, places, and dates. Recording these clues is important, but…
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Common Mistake: Displaying Damaged Photos
Old photos can suffer many kinds of damage, even with the protection of a picture frame. Some of the most common issues we see include fading, discoloration, tears, mold, and scratches from broken glass. The good news is that…
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Course: Photo Organizing Essentials
Learn the 5-step process we use for every photo organizing project, common mistakes to avoid, and best practices to ensure success.
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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 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.
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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 this is my best answer to that question:
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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 we’re proud to to offer quality work with genuine care.
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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, optical discs are one of the worst ways to store family memories.
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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.
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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.
