The Five Emotions of Organizing Your Photos
Every year we organize millions of photos for our clients, and we’ve noticed five consistent emotions reflected in every project. The work we do is very technical and full of details, but the emotional and relational benefits are what we love most about our work. How would you feel if you got to #5?
Here are Five Emotions of Organizing Photos
- Overwhelmed: You take photos to preserve your memories and share your story, but most people feel overwhelmed by their photos. You have physical photos you don’t know how to organize, home movies you can’t watch, and an overwhelming number of digital photos spread across multiple devices and cloud services. Instead of being a joy, your family photos have become overwhelming.
- Embarrassed: You value your family photos, so it feels embarrassing that you’ve let them get so out of control. You realize you need help, but you feel embarrassed to let somebody else see your mess. We’ve seen it all and nothing surprises us, so we can assure you there’s no need to feel embarrassed.
- Relieved: Our clients consistently tell us they feel relieved when they bring us their physical photos, home movies, and digital devices. Even before we’ve done any work for them, their anxiety changes to relief because they’ve found a trusted expert who’s going to help them get their memories safe and shareable.
- Excited: Most projects only take a few weeks, and every time we deliver a Family Photo Archive the client is excited to have all their memories safe and searchable in one place. Our clients are surprised by how easy it is to find the memories that are important to them. Some clients even cry, which we consider a compliment.
- Connected: After we deliver a project, clients talk about feeling connected with their loved ones and their past. We do great work at the highest technical standards, but what our clients appreciate is the ability to share photos, watch home movies, and tell stories that build relationships and deepen their sense of connection.
If you’ve experienced any of these emotions related to your photos, please contact us. We’d love to learn more about you and help get your photos safe for today and future generations.
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