Photo negatives are relics from an era before digital photos, serving as the first generation of photographic images that may (or may not) have been developed. They act as a timeless record, allowing for future reprints of memorable moments. We love them; however, the color-sensitive chemicals on negative films are prone to deterioration through incorrect handling and storage, potentially destroying special memories and historical evidence. So, if you’ve got a box full of negatives, how do you preserve the images they hold? In this article, our guest blogger Carmen explores 8 tips for sca ..read more

In this sponsored blog post, we welcome the insights of the Team at Adobe Express on the benefits of hiring a professional photo organizer to organize your digital photos! To learn more about Adobe Express, visit https://www.adobe.com/express!   Organize Your Digital Photos If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of digital photos on your computer or phone. And if you’re also like most people, those photos are probably not very well organized. Maybe you have folders with names like “Vacation 2019” or & “Family Christmas,” but within those folders, the photos are a jumbled ..read more

In this final series post on metadata for genealogy, we consider how to choose between multiple languages in your family history archive. How do we decide what language to write in, and why? This is something that our international clients often get stuck on, so what better way to round out this series than to explore how to make that choice. Read on, my multilingual friend!   We All Have Different Cultural influences Whether we acknowledge it or not, we all have multiple cultural influences that show up in daily life – from deep-rooted traditions and beliefs to more light-hearted celebra ..read more

In our last post, we talked about the most important IPTC metadata fields to use in your family archive, and today, I want to go deeper into photo locations. How do we distinguish between where something was taken, vs. what is depicted, and how do we handle historical border changes in our archives? What if we’re dealing with a completely different country now than what it was when the photo was taken? Let’s dive into this culturally fascinating topic. Oh, and if you missed part 1, 2, and 3 in this series, be sure to read those too! Enjoy!   Why Photo Locations are Important to Break Down ..read more

Alright, folks, it’s time to tackle which IPTC metadata fields to use in your family photo archive. Ready? Recently here on the blog, we’ve been talking about why we need to plan out how we’re going to tackle naming conventions in your photo metadata. This is important because without having a solid strategy for how to name people, you’ll be recreating the wheel anytime a new question pops up, and that’s a total waste of time. If you missed any of it, you can find part 1 of this series here and part 2 here. Let’s now continue this discussion by talking about what IPTC metadata fields are ..read more

It’s time to talk naming conventions!  Recently here on the blog, we talked about exactly why we need to have a solid photo metadata strategy and document it for others. It’s not only to be able to be more efficient, but to be able to pass on the information to others in a meaningful way. If you missed it, click here to catch up.  This week, we’re continuing our current blog series by talking about naming conventions and why they’re the most important piece of your metadata strategy. Read on to find out what to think about when implementing naming conventions in your photo metadata ..read more

Metadata for genealogy…ah, it’s a fun topic, isn’t it? What do we need to consider in our family photo archives?  What naming conventions should we use and why? How does it all fit together? That’s exactly what we’re chatting about in this forthcoming blog series. As you embark on your digital organizing journey, you’re no doubt going to have a multitude of questions. It’s only natural. The learning curve in any new endeavor can be overwhelming and confusing. But don’t worry – we’re here to help! Start pinning this series now, so you can start strategizing how to prevent metadata iss ..read more

You’ve probably heard of Swedish Death Cleaning, right? In Swedish, it’s known as “Döstädning.” In this article, we cover what it’s all about and how pertains to your memories and stories. Please note that the opinion stated within this article is mine, and mine alone. I am no one’s affiliate on this, I and have no ulterior motives. This is simply an opinion piece that I felt compelled to write due to the volume of questions we get on the topic.   “As a Swede, How Do You Feel about Swedish Death Cleaning?” Oh boy. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that question in the last few ..read more

Photo memories from the pre-digital era are precious treasures that are often irreplaceable, so in this article by our guest contributor Wendy Dessler, we’re sharing 8 great steps to preserving your collection of photo prints! Enjoy!   Sort Your Photo Prints! Sorting through images and protecting them from the ravages of time is a worthy task, but there’s a lot to consider, so if you’re ready to take on this project, follow these eight steps to get started organizing and preserving your family photo prints.    1. Create a Working Space First, create a working space for sorting a ..read more

Have you heard? There’s a new MacOS in the works – yes, again. MacOS Ventura is almost here, so we thought it’d be a good idea to give you a quick primer guide in how to make sure you prep for the latest update! Enjoy!   It’s Almost That Time Again! Keeping your Mac up-to-date can be vital for how effectively it can run all the latest software, as well as ensuring that it’s keeping up with the latest security updates. A major change is coming in the form of a new operating system, macOS Ventura, and you might want to follow the steps below to ensure that you’re ready for it.   What i ..read more