subject: Organize Photos Online [print this page] It goes without saying that your inaction may be destroying your precious photographs, but would you believe that your attempts at organizing might actually be accelerating the deterioration of your photographs?
Here are some typical organizing steps that may actually do more harm that good:
* Storing photos in manila envelopes or unsafe photo boxes.
* Using plastic baggies, or standard index cards to separate photographs.
* Using self-stick notes on top of photographs to keep track of memories.
* Using a ball-point pen to write dates and information on the back of your photograph.
* Storing photographs in their original photo-developing envelopes. Talk about unfairness! Who would ever imagine that your photos would not be safe in the very envelopes they come in? I know this is hard to believe, so if you like to see this for yourself, click here for an example of the damage caused simply by storing photos in a standard film developing envelope.
The scientific lingo and terminology of photo preservation get tossed around pretty casually. It may be casual to the xperts using the terms, but it certainly not casual to the people trying to make sense out of them.
There so much to sort out, and there so much to do, that it hard to even know where to begin. And making a mistake can cause you your precious photographs!
Believe me, we understand that the process of organizing photographs can feel overwhelming, and the whole topic of photo safety can be rather dry. That why we use every technique we can think of to liven up the process. We do whatever it takes stories, exercises, and plenty of humor to make the process not just manageable but enjoyable!
And, as far as meticulous organizational systems, if that what youe looking for, then you should probably not count on us. Wee not interested in creating perfect photo libraries that must be rigidly maintained. Our goal is to help you arrange your photographs in a way that works for you! The bottom line is making sure that you can get back to the photos when you want to, and ensuring that youl be able to enjoy your precious photographs for years and years to come.
