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Should I keep my original family photos after they’re scanned?
What do you do with your family photos after you’ve completed scanning and archiving them? Read on for your options…
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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…
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Your Film Reels are at Risk!
There’s something magical about moving pictures, but know there are unique risks facing your 8mm and 16mm film reels.
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Saving Space with Archival Storage
Many of our clients ask us if they should keep their original photos after we scan them. We suggest keeping them, and here’s why…
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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 choosing archival storage with these attributes:
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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.
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How should I organize family photos?
There are different ways to organize family photos. Read about the different options, as well as our recommendation…
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Seven Common Photo Scanning Mistakes
Adam has identified seven common mistakes people make when scanning photos. Do any of these sound familiar?
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Should I keep my slide carousels?
Rehousing your slides in space-saving archival storage, you can keep them safe for the future and benefit from massive space savings.
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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.
