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October is the month to tell stories about ghosts, goblins, witches and spooky monsters who live in closets, attics, and under the bed. Whether or not you believe in other worldly creatures, there really are things living in the dark corners of our homes and digital devices. Namely, our photo collections! These albums, boxes, and digital devices are absolutely full of magic! They contain the … [Read more...]

There's a special place for storing the details of your photos called the metadata. I like to tag every person in every photo. This makes your photo collection easily searchable. When I received a call from a client whose 96-year mother passed away, I was able to walk her through the process of easily finding photos for the memorial service over the phone. She was quickly able to find what she … [Read more...]

Your home is a place for happiness that should be reflected in the photos you have on display. When is the last time you've changed out your framed photos? We get so used to the photos in our frames that we don't even see them anymore. Refresh your displays with photos of loved ones and friends who bring you joy and peace. Try changing them out each season for beautiful, personal décor. … [Read more...]

Our furred, winged and finned family members have an important place in our lives. Their personalities and contributions should also be captured in photos and videos along with the rest of your family story. In recent months since the COVID-19 situation took hold, our pets have been increasingly therapeutic and central to our lives. The inclusion of your pets in your photo and video collection … [Read more...]

Do you struggle to find places to keep all the wonderful artwork and schoolwork your children produce each year? Now there’s an efficient place for that too, and the colors won’t fade with time. Scan each piece into digital format and use one of the many available digital tools for organizing and storing your memorabilia. Some of my favorites are Artkive, Keepy, and Shutterfly. … [Read more...]

Imagine all of your digital photos and videos culled and organized, tagged with meaningful keywords, backed up to a secure location. This doesn't have to be an imaginary place. Even if you don't accomplish the organizing and tagging, your digital photos belong in part of the 3, 2, 1 backup system: 3 digital backups, on 2 different media, with at least one stored off site.   … [Read more...]