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Exposing the Truth About Film

Using high quality color, negative film and paper is important to preserve your photographs for decades to come. I know some scrapbookers probably don’t care, but I feel it is important to get this information out to those concerned with the longevity of their photographs. Unfortunately, what I have learned in my research is, not all films and papers are good. In fact, there seems to be a remarkable difference in the photographic film and paper industry. In 1992, Henry Wilhelm conducted independent tests for long-term durability, and published his results in The Permanence and Care of Color Photographs (1992). … Continue reading →

Dating Your Old Photographs

Several years ago I inherited a huge box of vintage photographs of my family and ancestors. Of course, nothing had dates on it, and I didn’t even know who most of the people were. And my family wasn’t much more help. My mother would look at a photograph and try to guess who it was. What we figured out over a period of time, is how much some ancestors looked like others. It became difficult to tell one from another. I began researching old photographs to get a feel for the time period that some of theses photos might have … Continue reading →

Organizing Your Photos: Part Four – Storing

Storing your photographs is one of the most important processes in scrapbooking. You need your photographs to stay safe and archival. Here are a few ways to make this process easier and ensure that you are preserving your photographs, so that you can later preserve your memories. Store photographs in a cool place that it not subject to high humidity. In home’s where the weather contains large amounts of humidity, it is best to store photos in a dark closet within a sealed container. Please be sure that your container is PVC free or damage is likely to occur to … Continue reading →