Throughout this first week of Save Your Photos Month, we will be discussing why your legacy matters and how to get started preserving your photo memories. Our second tip for the month of September is:
Tip #2: Don’t Become Extinct!
Like most families, my husband and I inherited albums full of photos. Although they were organized by year, they weren’t labeled. Our family relied on family memories to tell the stories behind these images and to fill in who, when, and where the photos were taken. By the time we inherited these wonderful photos, they were a mystery to us. We had no idea who these people were or even when and where they were taken. That information was lost to us as each of our grandparents, aunts, and uncles passed away. This is a familiar story for many of us who inherit boxes and bins full of priceless photo memories only to realize we do not know the stories behind each image and the timeless memories they hold.
Don’t let the stories behind your photo images become extinct. Taking time to organize, label, and digitize memories before handing them off to the next generation is seamless. It passes along the best of the best with a digital copy. It’s easier to store as it takes up much less storage space and it provides us with organized images that make memories easier to find.
Organized and digitized photos are easier to display and share with family and friends. Most importantly, they are backed up as a digital copy allowing peace of mind against any unexpected disasters. Organizing, labeling and digitizing creates a collection worthy of passing along to friends and family.
If you need help organizing and digitizing your photo memories or would just like more information, please contact Gold Star Photo Solutions at info@goldstarphotosolutions.com or call us at 530-264-5995.
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