During the past few blog posts, you’ve seen how I’ve handled organizing photos that have helped me reach back to my great-grandparents while connecting in new ways with my grandmother, mother, and my dad. Scroll to the end to see the links to those blogs. But what about my own children? Photo Coaching with Young…
Family photos aren’t static items, but they bring memories to the surface and let us relive some of the most important moments of our past. They also bring joy to our aging parents and grandparents by giving them a sense of joy and meaning that television and crossword puzzles simply can’t. My dad is a…
Organizing your family photos isn’t physically hard, but the memories can suck you in because it’s easy to get wrapped up in a stroll down memory lane. Let’s face it. We’re not folding laundry here. Your family history is unique and it’s worth taking the time to do it right. Tackle the task a little…
Get started on illustrating your family history using photos, videos, and key documents that you find and collect. During February, I’m having a special focus on our family histories that includes preserving the stories for future generations. Your Family History Your family’s story is unique and it’s not just for you to enjoy now.…
You’ve heard colorful tales of the past so you begin researching your family’s history to learn what’s true, but you wonder what tools are the best to use. A listing of free resources below can help you form a complete family tree. Or, you got a good start digging into the genealogy but can’t get…
If you’re wondering how to connect the pieces of your family’s lineage and genealogy, then here are sites to visit and begin your journey. If you need professional help, then that’s available as well. But what do you do with your findings and how do you safely store them? As a photo coach, I’ve…
As 2021 winds down, I wanted to highlight key blog posts from this year, My very first post this year was in March, focusing on my 26th anniversary as a photo coach. Not many people know what a photo coach is or does. In this post, I describe how I didn’t do scrapbooking as my…
Digging into our family’s past has special meaning for all generations. Here are benefits of researching our family history and using the stories we uncover to add special dimensions to family photos of bygone eras. 1. Adds Depth to Older Family Pictures You come across a black and white picture from several decades ago.…
The most meaningful gifts you can give may be stuffed in forgotten envelopes or albums on a shelf: pictures of you and your family today and in years past. Photos connect the generations You can read about the men and women who fought in World War Two, or you can share pictures of…
Once a month, I’m having my friends share their experience storing photos online in a storage system they own and that’s guaranteed for a lifetime, plus 100 years. The above photo is from Margarita Buitrago, who I’ve known for almost 20 years. The picture is saved and will be accessible for generations to…