Photo Organizing Basics
Inspiring Quotes about Family & Family History
One of the reasons I became a photo organizer is that I have always loved researching my family history and looking at the old photos of my ancestors. In honor of my family and my ancestors, I am sharing some of my favorite quotes about families and their history. Which one speaks to you? Are…
Read MoreFun Family History Activities for the Holidays
Whether you are gathering in person for the holidays or sharing greetings from afar, these are wonderful times to do fun family history activities together. Talk to Grandma about what it was like to be a girl in the 1940s and be sure the kids are around to hear. Learn how Uncle Tater got his…
Read MoreThe Beginner’s Guide to Organizing Your Printed Photos
If you are of a certain age, you probably have printed photographs scattered all over the house: treasured black and white pictures of your great-grandparents in frames, multiple packages of school pictures in a drawer, and photo envelopes from the 80s with duplicate, even triplicate prints in a bin in the closet. Now is…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Photo Organizer
Have you ever considered hiring a photo organizer? You know, someone who can take that jumble of print pictures in the hall closet and make sense of it all. What about someone to help you figure out how to combine all of your digital photos into one place instead of scattered across various old hard…
Read MoreLike with Like: An Easier Way to Organize A Print Photo Mess
If you have a jumbled pile of loose photos, where do you even start? I have a technique that I use that will help get you started. It’s easy and fun!
Read More9 Reasons You Aren’t Organizing Your Photos and 5 Reasons You Should
When you hear the word organizing, what do you think of? Probably something like decluttering your closet or cleaning out the filing cabinet. But what about organizing your photos? They are your family’s precious memories and deserve to be organized too. So here’s a question for you – Which is more precious to you and…
Read MoreSafe Photo Storage is All About Location
Photo-safe archival storage containers for your printed photos and other memorabilia are important, but what is even more important is where you store them in your house. When it comes to safe photo storage, location is key! Where You Store Your Photos Matters I have seen photos stored in damp basements, musty crawlspaces, dank garage…
Read More20+ Photo Book Ideas So You Can Share Your Pictures
Many prospective clients I talk to list “making a photo book” as one of their top priorities after their photos are digitized and organized. What a fantastic goal! Unlike a traditional photo album, photo books can be created once and printed many times. They make fabulous gifts and help keep your photos “out” where they…
Read MoreLife Stories: 94 Questions to Ask Your Family Members
94 questions to ask your family members before it’s too late. Includes a free downloadable guide.
Read MoreHow to Clean Up Your Camera Roll Without Deleting a Single Photo
Let’s face it. Your camera roll is filled with junk. Photos of parking lots, last night’s dessert, that funny meme from your BFF, all pictures that can be (and should be) deleted. But what if I told you there is a way to clean up your camera roll without deleting a single shot? The secret…
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