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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...]

Imagine your printed photo collection edited to the “best of the best”, organized chronologically, and digitally scanned for sharing and safekeeping. Your printed photos can be stored in photo-safe boxes or shared in albums or on a photo wall. That doesn't have to be an imaginary place. Your photos belong in acid-free, photo-safe containers, even if they aren't organized. If you do nothing else … [Read more...]

If you're ready to start organizing your photos, you can also find quick tips right here for beginners, like The ABC's of Photo Organizing and Right-Sizing, among many others. Set aside time and start with small projects. You might also decide you'd rather have a professional tackle the project. That's okay! Organizing isn't for everyone. You can click to schedule a complimentary 15 minute … [Read more...]