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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…
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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…
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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 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.
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How to Choose a Film Conversion Service
Converting film reels to digital is the best way to view them today and preserve them for the future. So what should you consider when choosing a film conversion service?
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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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Can I scan film negatives with my phone?
There are mobile apps for your smart phone that make big claims about how they offer “high-quality scanning” of your family photos. How do they compare to archival camera scanning?
