{"id":241,"date":"2016-03-01T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2016-03-01T00:00:07","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T00:00:07","slug":"what-do-you-do-with-your-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthemovenow.com\/blog\/what-do-you-do-with-your-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Do With Your Pictures?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Several things cause arguments, tension and stress when downsizing. Deciding what to do with family photos is near the top of the list. For some\u00a0it\u2019s sacrilege to toss out any part of their family\u2019s pictorial history. For others boxes full of unsorted pictures are useless clutter that has to go.<\/div>\n

There are no black-and-white answers, but there are ways to preserve both your photos and family peace. Here are some ideas how:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Get the pictures out of their albums and frames.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may have photos hanging on the wall that have been there for years \u2013 simply because no one has bothered to take them down. Or, there may be a great shot hiding deep in an album that no one sees \u2013 because who really takes the time to open those books at look at them? Instead of making a big-picture decision about what to do with all of your photo memorabilia, take some time to sit down with your family and really look at what\u00a0you’ve\u00a0got.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Take your best shot.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there are pictures of people you want to hold on to, look for the best shots you have then take steps to preserve them in a way that will bring joy to your life\u00a0now<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know\/can\u2019t remember the people in your pictures, it\u2019s time to say goodbye. If you don\u2019t know who they are, you won\u2019t miss them when they\u2019re gone!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Put them in a format that won\u2019t fade away.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you do find shots you want to keep and\/or share, the easiest thing to do is scan them. Not only does scanning save space, it eliminates the problem of trying to preserve aging paper. With today\u2019s technology, getting a new print of your old shots is as easy as taking out your phone. Some apps let you scan several photos at a time. Here\u2019s how:\u00a0Scan-Photos-with-Your-Smartphone<\/a>.<\/a><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>And\/or get professional help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t have the time to do it yourself? There are many reputable professional scanning companies such as\u00a0scanmyphotos.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0scancafe.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>which will be happy to scan your photos, as well as your Super 8 films and videos.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy connecting with the past \u2013 but stay in the present.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pictures are a wonderful way to stay connected with family and friends \u2013 when you stay current with your collection. Batches of unsorted pictures, kept in boxes and stored in the closet may add unwanted clutter to your life. Keep your photos so they can bring joy to your life now!<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Whatever your position on keeping photos, someone else agrees with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even more important than keeping photos is keeping the peace. Curtis Bisel at\u00a0scanyourentirelife.com<\/a>took a poll re: what people\u00a0do with old photos, and found that they were fairly divided between keepers, tossers and \u00a0undecideds. Sometimes, it\u2019s helpful just\u00a0to know that others are on your side.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s photos, films, or any kind of paraphernalia, I\u2019m here to help you sort\u00a0things out. That way, you and your family can\u00a0hold on to what\u2019s important — and free yourselves from being overwhelmed by\u00a0the rest.<\/p>\n

Let me know what I can do to help you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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