How To Properly Store Film And Digital Pictures
Photographs help keep memories fresh and alive. They serve as priceless mementos of life’s several different milestones. They never fail to be great conversation pieces among family and friends.
Luckily for you, advances in technology make archiving of pictures very easy, especially digital ones. But you might wonder: how about those pictures taken before the dawn of the digital age? Yes, pictures taken via film photography may necessitate more work when taking care of them.
Many people still can’t get over the charm exclusive to film photography. The old feel to it is something that modern digicams can not completely take the limelight from. No matter which you prefer, traditional film or digital, there are ways to make your photos live longer.
Let us start with photos taken with a traditional film camera. All those you wish to showcase are stored in photo frames or albums. But the rest are likely to end up in boxes. When storing photos in boxes, try to insert acid-free lining in between them. Better yet, place each one in polyester cases. Then store these boxes atop shelves, away from heat, light and moisture.
Store negatives in those plastic sleeves where they’re placed after having your film processed. It’s important to preserve them as they serve as backups of your photographs. If in any case the negatives are gone, fret not. Just scan the photographs themselves to have a digital backup of them.
If you wish to place some of your photos in a scrapbook album, you might want to consider some helpful tips. If possible, use a digital copy or reproduction of the photos, and store the originals properly. When using the originals for your hobby, place the finished product in safe places. They should be stored in clean, cool and dark places.
Storage of digital pictures is comparatively easier than their film counterparts. You got a variety of options when it comes to which storage media to use. But it’s recommendable to burn your digital picture files on CD’s and DVD’s. Also, make two copies of each, and store them in quality cases or sleeves.
SD cards, USB flash drives and the likes must only serve as temporary storage. It’s because they’re susceptible to being corrupted. This is especially true when you use them frequently for other file types. As technology progresses, newer storage media will be introduced. Just remember to transfer your digital picture backups onto newer ones.
A picture of your son donning a giro ski helmet during a skiing tour at the Alps is priceless. And so is a picture of your daughter with a tutu on her first ballet recital. That’s why keeping memories alive by taking good care of pictures is very essential.
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