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My Uncle Ray has spent many years researching our family genealogy. He lives far away so I don’t see him as frequently as I would like to, especially now that I can’t travel. He gave me an extraordinary gift the other day. I told him that I was using Family Tree Maker for some of my clients because it is wonderful to deliver a family tree with a family’s scanned photo collection. I asked Uncle Ray … [Read more...]

Have you run through all your favorite shows and played every board game with the kids a dozen times? Maybe you can start a new family project: organizing your old printed photos. It doesn't have to be complicated to start. In fact, the very first step in giving some love and care to your printed family photo collection is simple: gather them all in one location. Many of us have stored our old … [Read more...]

One positive outcome from the current crisis is the reinforcement of my pride in my community. I live in a fantastic town with amazing neighbors, and I'll bet you do too. Do you know someone with a good story? How about calling them to ask about the story. Perhaps you are pretty good at making online photo books but your amazing neighbor isn't. You can help! Or here's another idea I received from … [Read more...]

Have you documented your own story for your kids and grandkids? Now is a great time to start. Start by capturing current events as they unfold and perhaps you will find your groove and be able to document more of your past story for your family history. You can write it, audiotape it, videotape it, whatever. Lots of choices. You don’t have to pick the perfect way to do it. Pick an easy and … [Read more...]

Here's another great project for you to do solo or with your family: create online photo books. One of my friends shared with me the other day that she is building a photo book online to capture this time sheltering at home. This is what she is doing: She chose one of the many online photo book design companies that there are to choose from. (Check out some websites and choose your … [Read more...]

We might all be working from home, but fortunately technology has allowed many of us to continue on. I've found many creative ways to continue to help both current and new clients during this time. I meet a new client in a Zoom session so I can get to know them and their photos and their hopes and dreams for their family photo collection. I do remote photo sessions with my clients to work … [Read more...]