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A Century of Photographic Mistakes

Personal cameras have been available since the early 1900s, but we’re still making the same mistakes as…

Course: SmugMug for Photo Organizers

As professional photo organizers, we need to collaborate with our clients in ways that are…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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