Christmas, Hannukah, and other holidays are filled with—family stories. The stories we hear and the ones we tell are part of a family’s legacy. And they go hand in hand with the photos and videos we take. Unfortunately, written memories and visual ones have usually been separated. Until now. Read below to see how you…
Thanksgiving is almost here and for many families, the relatives who show up for turkey day are often different than the ones who show up for Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year celebrations. The holidays are your opportunity to collect more meaningful memories and add to your family’s story. Sure, you can snap shots and roll…
Plenty of home-based businesses exist but how do you choose one that’s right for you? Here’s a brief guide to direct your thinking and introduce you to the idea and show you why I chose to run a business as a photo coach—and why I’m enthusiastic about the future of this specific business niche. …
How do you put depth to those old family photos you find or still have in your traditional scrapbook albums? Digging into your family’s history and journaling brief stories. I’ve been a photo coach for almost 30 years Newspaper clippings are often quite helpful, especially if your relatives lived in smaller towns. Using newspapers…
It’s fun to thumb through those traditional photo albums and relive our most meaningful memories. But they risk becoming lost or damaged. And how do you access VHS tapes and those older 8mm home movies and slide shows? You can watch newer videos on your phone but they’re eating up memory. You can share them…
Guess what’s happening this month? The photos in this post give a major clue! College football is underway and the NFL season kicks off September 11. Plus, volleyball, soccer, hockey and basketball. And baseball playoffs, too. Oh, yeah, and golf. And—there are still more to mention. Our sports world is churning at full throttle and…
Now that summer 2022 is fading, start preparing to organize your photos and safeguard them permanently. Where? A private, secure digital storage solution that you own and where you can gather your most meaningful memories in one place. Organizing Your Recent Photos and Videos You may have a backlog of photos and videos going…
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…
You have photos stored on your phone, or your laptop and you’re wanting to get them all in one place. You also have all those old media files, too, like VHS tapes, slide shows, and more sitting on your shelves. We’re surrounded by computing power yet it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and we can’t figure…
Researching your family’s history can mean different things depending on your interest level. You can satisfy your curiosity about your family’s past by looking at old photos, home movies, slides, or other media and jotting down your recollections and understanding of what you’re viewing. Or you can dig deeper and travel back farther in time.…