Why 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 drives, SD cards, and online photo storage sites?

A special group of people loves these kinds of challenges, and we are called professional photo organizers.

I believe you need to hire a professional photo organizer, and here are five reasons why.

Reason 1: You Already Have a Job

During the week, you work 40-60 hours a week, or maybe you chase three kids around the house all day. Then, on the weekends, you struggle to finish all the chores and errands. Even though you know organizing and preserving your family’s photos SHOULD be a priority, you simply don’t have time to deal with them.  

Guess what? Working with your photos IS our job, and we love it.

Reason 2: You Aren’t Very Technologically Savvy

When it comes to digital organizing, does the technology intimidate you? There are so many options, and they are changing all the time. 

If you have a hard time doing more on a computer than typing an email and checking Facebook, you might want to hire a photo organizer who knows the ins and outs of digital photo organizing. And if we don’t know the answer to a technological issue, we have a great group of other organizers to consult and fabulous resources to use.

Reason 3: You Are Overwhelmed

Organizing boxes, bins, and albums full of pictures can be daunting. Saying, “I’m going to organize my photos,” often causes people to get so overwhelmed that they stop before they even begin.  

I’ve had clients tell me how anxious they become when they simply look at their chaotic jumble of photos. But the funny thing is that I look at the “mess” and see a fun challenge. That’s why hiring a photo organizer can be a great idea – we see things a little differently.

Reason 4: You Are Too Sentimental

 You’ve tried; you really have. But every time you start to organize your photos, you take a stroll down memory lane and forget to come back. 

While a photo organizer loves to help you tell your family’s story, we treat your precious family photos and memories objectively. We can quickly move through your photos and leave the trip down memory lane to you.

Reason 5: Your Photos Are At Risk NOW

Reason 5 is the most important one of all. What happens to your print pictures if your house burns down or the water heater bursts? What happens to your digital photos if your computer (which isn’t backed up) gets stolen or your iPhone goes swimming in the pool?

The longer you wait to organize and preserve your photos, the more at risk they are. Most of your pictures are one of a kind. It would be terrible to lose them. They are physical manifestations of your memories.

What Kind of Services Does a Photo Organizer Offer?

Every photo organizer has her strengths and specialties. She also loves a challenge. Here are just a few things that a professional photo organizer (like me) can help you with:

• Sort and organize your lifetime of print pictures so you can find that special photo of your grandparents.
• Combine digital photos from various sources (computers, phones, online storage, SD cards, and other old media like CDs, floppy disks) so it’s all in one place and backed up.
• Scan print pictures, negatives, and slides to bring them back into your life again.
• Teach you how to use your photo organizing/storage software (or your computer) better so you can manage your photos.
• Make recommendations for photo-safe products and software because the market is constantly changing.
• Create a photo storage system that you can use for years to come.
• Photograph memorabilia and kids’ artwork so you can finally toss that macaroni clown your child made in 2009.
• Maintain your digital photo library on a regular basis so you can do the fun things in your life instead.
• Digitize old videotapes and film so you can hear your kids’ baby voices again.
• And so much more. If you can think of it, we can make it happen.

How do you find a photo organizer? I’m a Certified Personal Photo Organizer and would love to help you. I work with local clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area and clients from across the country and around the world. Learn more about me here.

You can also visit The Photo Managers and use their Hire a Pro feature to find a photo organizer near you.

What would you have a photo organizer help you with?

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