![]() That’s why it’s important to remember that sharing photos doesn’t have to be complicated, time-consuming, expensive, or require special products or services. Which photos should I choose? How should I arrange them? Should I add captions? What’s the best printing company? And so on. And, of course, that’s fine if you have the time, patience, and know-how.īut sometimes these lofty goals become overwhelming, so the project never gets off the ground. If you’re like me, you might feel compelled to sort through and organize 100 years’ worth of photos and memorabilia and curate the most beautiful and poignant images into a full-color, professionally printed book that would look dazzling on any coffee table. ![]() Whether they are photos from a shared experience, such as a holiday or reunion, or a special event in your own life that you want to share with others, these gifts let the recipient experience and remember special moments in a way no other medium can. Why? Because I think there is something magical about sharing images of a life event with a loved one. I had intended to finish my “Motivation to Start” series back in August with what I think is the biggest motivator of all – sharing – but somehow here it is mid-October already!Īs some of you might remember, my mom celebrated her 80th birthday in August, and I was preparing some photo gifts for her to help her feel like her friends and family weren’t so far away, even though they were scattered across the world (or at least 6 feet away!).īut everyone in my family and my husband’s family knows that the chances of getting a photo-related gift from me in any given year for any occasion (or no occasion at all) is going to be pretty darn high. Won’t that be an amazing feeling when you get to that point? Let’s get going! Posted by Amy NovemNovemPosted in Getting Started Tags: Photo Organizing Leave a comment on Free Containers for Sorting Photos! Motivation to Start #10: Sharing! Then, once everything is sorted, organized, and curated, you can transfer everything to beautiful archival storage, like these gray or black boxes (you can find these particular boxes at Archival Methods). Treat yourself (and your photos!) to some beautiful archival storage, like these boxes from Archival Methods. I can repurpose these to use as dividers between film rolls, or for signs, note cards, etc. I discovered I still had index cards from a paper I wrote in high school! (Did I mention I hate throwing things away?) They’re even still in their own plastic box. Who knew my handwriting ever looked like that?!ĭon’t stop at containers! Think about other materials you might have on hand that could help. Just be sure they are as clean as possible, without any edges that might damage your items. They could be as humble as a shoe box or as attractive as a decorative container. Putting the boxes into plastic tubs helps keep things organized and protected!īut don’t let the fact that you don’t have the “perfect” sorting containers stop you from getting started! Look around your living space – you’re bound to see a variety of boxes or tubs that could work perfectly and won’t cost you a cent.Cardboard trays, old shoeboxes…get creative!.They might protect your photos from dust and other environmental damage until you’re ready to put them in their long-term storage. ![]() Yes, you can buy special plastic containers or other items to help with your sorting, with the advantage that they will look nice, be sturdy, and might even be easily stackable. I wanted to share this idea with you to demonstrate that organizing photos doesn’t have to be costly or complicated. The smaller trays fit film envelopes perfectly! ![]()
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