Organize Your Old and New Christmas Photos and Videos in the Same Place

Do you ever feel that your collection of Christmas photos and videos isn’t complete? Read on and I’ll show you how to organize and store all your photos, videos, and more in one place. But first, here are tips for taking Christmas photos so they’ll be fun to look at for years—and decades—to come. Christmas […]
Plan Your Holiday Gift-Giving Using Family Photos as Meaningful and Lasting Gifts
Some of the most meaningful gifts you can give for holidays, birthdays, or thank-you gifts may be sitting in boxes, on shelves, or hidden away in closets. They’re your family photos, videos, and more from years past. Read on and learn how to permanently store your photos, organize them, and give them as Christmas gifts […]
The Life-Changing Impact of Digitizing Old Media Files

There are life-changing benefits for digitizing family photos and all of your older media files. Your most meaningful memories get updated into usable files, but something else happens as well. Read on and learn how digitizing your files can impact your family for generations to come. Let’s glimpse at some shots with my dad. Like […]
How Safely Stored and Well-Organized Photos Bring Hope and Peace of Mind

In the hectic pace of daily life, we often overlook the importance of soaking up meaningful memories with family photos and videos. Until a time of personal crisis strikes and we long for photos and videos to remember the face and voice we knew. Amy Vanden Berg is a good friend and colleague with personal […]
3 Easy Steps to Write Your Family Story When You Don’t Have Time

Your family history is unique and your story is worth telling. But how do you do it in a busy world filled with the demands of jobs and families? Here’s a system you can set up and use for 10 to 15 minutes a day. But let’s first highlight what it means to write your […]
5 Things to Know About Being a Photo Coach for a Full-Time or Part-Time Income

My career as a photo coach spans almost 30 years and this is a great time to start a business for a part-time income or full-time career. This business opportunity isn’t well known, but it’s needed and it’s possible to make a satisfying income. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Photos are being […]
Halloween Picture Taking and Photo Storage Tips
Trick or treating on Halloween night is more than just scary costumes. For many families, it’s a time to stroll around neighborhoods and even many churches have celebrations in their parking lots. Of course, it’s a time to pull out the smartphones or digital cameras and snap away. Since it’s getting dark early, get your […]
Research Your Family History and Safely Store Your Old Media Files

You dig in a closet and come across a box that has old photo albums and a round tin can. You open it and see reels of old home movies that you watched as a child. Now you wrestle with some thoughts: There were relatives in that movie and you’d like to know more […]
The Benefits of Digitally Storing Photos Permanently in the Cloud

What’s your favorite social media platform? How many of them do you typically use? They’re great for staying in touch with friends and family, but they’re not great for storing your photos long term. You need a simple digital strategy that will serve you and your family for decades to come. Why? Read on […]
Best Camera Phones for 2021 and Digital Storage Tips for Photos

If you’re searching for smartphones with the best cameras, then use the following list and reviews posted below as a guide. What you read about here doesn’t mean you have to run out and buy something new and expensive because what’s ranked number one for someone else may not meet your needs. Benefit from the […]