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The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.
— Andy Warhol
The best backup for your printed photos
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The best backup for your printed photos

Scanning (or digitizing) your pictures is the first step. Our prints and photos all suffer from the risk of loss due to fire, flood, water damage, rodents, mold, mildew, or just general fading. I have seen many photos from the early 1900s that have almost faded out of existence. (I’ve also been able to restore many of them, but that is for another day.)

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Dealing with duplicate photo prints
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Dealing with duplicate photo prints

Before you do anything else, decide what to do with your duplicate pictures. One of the great sales pitches for photoshops in the ‘80s and ‘90s was double (and sometimes triple) prints for the cost of one set of prints. This sounded like a great deal at the time! We could share the prints with our friends and relatives, while still having one set for ourselves!

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Digitizing a Scrapbook or Photo Album
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Digitizing a Scrapbook or Photo Album

Have you created (or inherited) some great scrapbooks or photo albums? Do you want to preserve them against damage, loss, or just share them with the family?

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Holidays and Photos
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Holidays and Photos

With the holiday season already upon us, our photos can connect us with friends and family who are apart from us this season. Let The Picture Org (anizer) help you organize your photos for easy sharing and enjoyment!

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Your Family Archive - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Your Family Archive - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Private online family websites and cloud storage companies let you upload, share, and archive family photos and memorabilia. Easily collaborate with family members, collect family history, and create timelines. When choosing a provider, take advantage of free trials and run a test with a small group of photos before you commit. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Adding Metadata - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Adding Metadata - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Metadata is information that is digitally attached to your images and can help identify key information. This data makes it easier for you to search for your images and helps tell the story of the photo. Photo organizing software allows you to embed this information into your image files. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Make Good Choices - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Make Good Choices - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

When you choose photo organizing software, you need to consider your comfort level with technology, your operating system, your time, and most importantly, your lifestyle - how will you access and maintain your photos? #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Beware the Chemical Sandwich - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Beware the Chemical Sandwich - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Old magnetic or "sticky" albums contain unsafe components that act as a chemical sandwich for your photos. The acids from the plastic and adhesive are very harmful to your photos and will cause them to deteriorate. Remove the photos as quickly as possible! #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Eliminate Duplicates - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Eliminate Duplicates - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Do you have too many duplicate images cluttering your photo collection? There's an app for that! Use a duplicate finder to locate and eliminate duplicate and near-duplicate images. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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How to Organize - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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How to Organize - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

How should you organize your photos? There is no right or wrong way, just whatever makes sense to you. If you already have some chronology in place, look for ways to build on that structure. If your photos are unsorted, start organizing by theme: holidays, vacations, kids sports, etc. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Start with Digital - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
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Start with Digital - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Tackle your digital photo collection first. Your images may be at greater risk than your printed photo collection if you don't have sufficient backups in place. You will also be creating a home for your soon-to-be scanned photos. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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