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The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.
— Andy Warhol
Scan Your Photos - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
John Spear John Spear

Scan Your Photos - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Scanning your printed photos and slides extends the lifetime of your pictures, creates a backup, and increases your ability to share and enjoy your memories. Don't forget to digitize your slides and negatives as well. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Create a Digital Photo Hub  - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
John Spear John Spear

Create a Digital Photo Hub - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

Your digital photo hub is a designated location, such as an external hard drive, where all your original digital and scanned photos live. Copy your digital photos and videos from all your various devices including phones, camera cards, USB sticks, etc. Then begin to sort by date or theme, or whichever organizing structure you've determined. As you scan prints, add those image files to the hub. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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The Two-Second Rule - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
John Spear John Spear

The Two-Second Rule - #SaveYourPhotosMonth

As you sort your photos, resist the urge to reminisce and linger; there will be plenty of time for that later. Hold a photo only as long as it takes to determine which pile it should be in - about two seconds. #SaveYourPhotos2020

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Make Good Choices - #SaveYourPhotosMonth
John Spear John Spear

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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