We have been sharing a lot of tips on DIY photo scanning and want you to experience scanning success at home. However, at some point, you will likely encounter a photo that makes you realize…you’re going to need some pro help. For me, it might be pro-intervention. Because even though I am a professional photo organizer, …
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Getting those print photos scanned is a giant accomplishment in itself. Permission is now granted to edit your scanned photos later. Creating the original “digital master” is an important first step. You can tackle editing them later. Or not at all. Yep, some people love to keep the vintage look of the old prints. And …
Life lessons surround us and we have learned so many things hidden in the lessons of scanning photos. Some are deep and emotional. Others are common sense reminders we need from time to time. Here is a lesson learned: How about you just grab your favorite print photos and scan them first? Seriously! Scan your …
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Sometimes making self-imposed rules is the only way I can get anything done. I have to be the boss of me because I really don’t like anyone else being the boss of me. Anyone else feel this way? This is really a life lesson, like so many, that we apply to scanning but it applies …
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Sometimes the hardest step is the first step. Just start applies to so many things. For photo scanning, we’ve heard it so many times. The obstacles are… technology time technology time technology time 👆Sound familiar? We got two huge boxes of photos from my mother-in-law in the fall of 2018. Not going to lie…we tucked …
Scanning your photos to have a digital backup is practical. Scanning your photos as a way to share old printed photos with loved ones across the miles is practical. The reasons can be so obvious about WHY we should do something. Sharing photos and learning more about the old photos is a real treat for …
UGH! Dust Spots. Since dusting is not my favorite household chore, I may not be qualified to give advice about dusting your photos. 😜 Actually, truth be told, I do not have a favorite household chore, hence the word chore. But this is about cleaning your photos before you scan them. And, why it’s worth …
Rita received these scrapbooks via UPS. The box weighed 105 pounds!😲 The collection of scrapbooks were from her client’s childhood all the way through 2011. About 45+ years! That’s a lot of memories to not have backed up! She is scanning all the pages, making individual scans of the best photos and then will be …
I’ve felt very heavy this last week. And it’s not just because of the weight I’ve gained during this pandemic. We have a lot of work to do. And that doesn’t just mean to make a living. We have a lot of hard conversations and work to do to make this world better. I have …
As we all try to navigate through these days that we never imagined would be our new reality, I hope this finds you safe and well. Notice I didn’t say our “new normal”. I will not attempt to even try to call anything normal. Instead, my hope is that you are finding a rhythm to …
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In the midst of our upside-down world, I am excited and proud to say I work with some pretty amazing colleagues! From a tiny idea that Rita and I talked about for a brief moment in March to now, we brought the idea to life. Our idea: Your Photo Legacy Bundle. What if we collaborated …
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Mother’s Day is a holiday that conjures up so many emotions. Most are good but I know for many, it’s a holiday that can be about broken hearts and broken relationships. It can also be hard for those who yearn to be a mother. Really, if we stop to think about it there are so …
This is part three in a three-part series of how to find photo organizing clients in your new business. Click to read part one or part two. Have your potential pig list in front of you? Good job. Today is the day you call your chosen pigs/photo organizing clients. It’s not everyone’s lucky day at …
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This is part two in a three-part series of how to find clients in your new business. Click to read part one. Before you can call your guinea pigs, there is something very important we need to talk about. Pricing It’s the elephant in the room. One that can squash your guinea pigs/new clients before …
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This is the first in a three-part series of how to find photo clients in your startup photo organizing business. How many guinea pigs does a startup photo organizing business need? Start with three. One is too lonely. Five is a crowd. Three is a good number for so many reasons. More on that later. …
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New Photo Organizing Clients Maybe you want 10 new photo organizing clients, maybe you want 50. It doesn’t matter what your number is. Or maybe your goal is a financial number – to earn $50,000 dollars this year. Long term goals are great. We should all have them. But many times those long term goals …
Virtual Photo Organizing Tools One of the perks of being your own boss as a small business owner is working from home. The flexibility that comes with creating your own schedule is a great benefit. As is working during your most productive hours. Another benefit is that you can work with clients who may not …
Graduation Slideshows. Do you have clients with children who are graduating this year? If so you need to start early to help them with a slideshow. Start the conversation with them in January and they will thank you later! High school graduation is the most popular event that is suited for a slideshow. The goal …
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