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Have you seen all the fun photo gift ideas TargetPhoto offers? There are dozens of gift ideas you can create, online, using your uploaded photos. One of my favorites is the photo puzzle. It creates a hands-on connection with a photo memory creating hours of fun for the whole family. Another idea is to use a photo that has special meaning to the graduate in your life. Upload any favorite … [Read more...]

Understand that many cloud storage services don’t take security and privacy seriously. Free online storage that is offered by many photo printing services, often involves compressing files and, as such, reducing image quality. Also, most companies assume the right to use and reproduce your images. Look for online storage providers that guarantee to store your digital files for your use only in a … [Read more...]

Future proof your digital collection. Cloud storage has its own dangers. We’ve seen cloud storage companies go out of business, thereby making it hard for customers to retrieve their photos. Be aware that you may need to move your digital photo collection to a different storage service at some point - and be sure to always keep your own alternate backup. … [Read more...]

Keep printed photos and other media in climate-controlled spaces. Your photos, videos and movies can be permanently damaged by heat, cold, humidity, water, and sunlight. Therefore, attics, basements and garages are all harmful storage choices. Find a place inside your home to keep your precious memories. And the bonus of having them inside is that your photos are both more accessible and available … [Read more...]

You can't work out once in a gym and expect to be fit for life. The same argument is also true for backing up your photos and videos. Once is not enough! Backing up your photos only one time will not protect your legacy forever. Remember, we are constantly adding to our digital photos monthly, whether it be by the dozens (or 100's or 1000's). Make backing up an ongoing priority.  Schedule a … [Read more...]

Did you know you can search your photos for seemingly anything thanks to Apple’s object recognition? For instance, if you search the term “whiteboard”, you will get photos that have a whiteboard (dry ease board) in them. You can also search for birthday cake, snow, dog, or wine bottle. The possibilities are endless. Try it, it is quite magical. NOTE: This works on your iPhone, MAC computer or … [Read more...]