Protect your photo memories

Digital photos are here to stay, but what about the old memories hidden away in albums and boxes? Today, grandparents in Sydney can see their grandchild learning to ride a bike in Edinburgh just a few moments after it has happened. A father on a business trip in Hong Kong gets to see his 6 year old son's drawing from school and can talk to him about it almost like he was there. Digital photography has changed our lives.But what about those "relics" - the estimated 4-5 trillion* printed photos which exist worldwide which have not been scanned to digital format? (*Source: Kodak.com). Flying angry bird Will they be around in fifty years? Or will they have faded, been damaged, or become lost?The reason I began scanning my collection was because you never know what may happen to them in the future. I had seen an elderly couple on the news whose house Air Swimmers had burned down. They had full insurance, so most things would be replaced. However, they knew that their photos were gone for good, and no amount of money could bring those memories back.After hearing many stories such as this, I was spurred into action, and it led me into helping others to do the same.Once they have been scanned, the hard work is over and your photos come back to life. They can be emailed to friends and relatives. They can be shared online. Slide-shows can be made easily for family occasions. But best of all, they can be kept safe. Copies can be made in an instant, and stored at another location or even on the internet. So what's the best way to do it?It can be a slow process with a standard flatbed scanner, but there are techniques that can make the process easier: Software such as Adobe Photoshop can allow you to place multiple photos onto the scanner, and automatically separate the scan into individual photos. Websites such as www.scantips.com have time-saving tips and advice on how to get the best quality from your scans. They explain everything, Air Swimmers right down to the basics such as what resolution to choose. Hamrick's Vuescan is a great tool for getting the most from your scanning. The other option is to go for a photo scanning service. This will free up your time, but obviously there is some cost associated. There are some great companies doing this, but it's best to seek reviews or testimonials. Also, check with them to ensure that your photos are not being sent off to other countries for the hard work to be performed, as this will increase the chance of loss during transit. Whichever choice you opt for, it's an investment for the future which will bring many rewards.

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