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Does it spark joy? Marie Kondo’s “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, a popular source for how to get organized, utilizes this very concept. She has developed a method for decluttering our lives that has gone viral. Interesting enough, she leaves the sentimental and photograph category until the end. Why? Probably because it is an organizational area that people find the most difficult to … [Read more...]

During the recent Association of Professional Photo Organizers conference in picturesque Albuquerque, New Mexico, we reflected on the reasons why our photo and video collections are so important to us. Some of our thoughts are listed below; perhaps you can add your insights as well. You never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. Photography is a language more … [Read more...]

What do Irma, Florence, Harvey and Katrina have in common? They were all hurricanes that wreaked havoc. Other natural disasters, like forest fires in California and flooding in Nebraska and Iowa also caused wide spread damage. As a result, many people lost parts of  their photo and video collections. Others lost all their irreplaceable photograph/video memories. Besides major natural disasters, … [Read more...]

Another danger to your photos is when you display them in frames under glass. Light, either directly or indirectly, will fade the photos. Select glass with UV protection to keep the photo from fading. Another problem is that, over time, the photo may stick to the glass. Make sure to use a mat to avoid this from happening. That way, the picture is not directly touching the glass. Be sure to use … [Read more...]

Bringing your photos inside is a step in the right direction but to keep them truly safe, you should store them in acid-free, photo-safe containers. Archival Methods offers kits that allow you to label and file photos and negatives neatly in envelopes. There are places to record information on the outer envelope. If you aren't ready to tackle organizing, you can keep your photos safe by storing … [Read more...]

It's a great idea to label the backs of your photos with all the important details while they are still fresh in your memory. Try to include who, what, where and when. The backs of glossy photos can be difficult to write on; so, take care not to use a pen or pencil that will emboss the photo as you write. Try Stabilo marking pencils or waterproof, smudge-proof, archival markers. You can find them … [Read more...]