I’ll never forget the heartbreak I witnessed after Hurricane Ian. As the storm passed and the floodwaters receded, people emerged to homes that were damaged or destroyed but what I remember most in those next few days were the tearful stories about the photos that were lost. I walked through…
Pros & Cons of the Epson FastFoto Scanner
My Epson FastFoto scanner is by far my favorite scanner to use. I absolutely love it and highly recommend it to anyone looking to organize a large group of print photos. But that doesn’t make it perfect for every project or without any flaws. I get a lot of messages…
Inspiration & Tips To Prevent Lost Photos
My background isn’t in photo organizing. It isn’t in preservation or cloud storage or backing up digital files. I didn’t go to school for archiving or specialize in disaster recovery. I just happened to pick up a few tools and tricks over the years from being a professional photographer for…
5 Easy Ways to Store Photos Safely (Away from Home)
“There were goats in my bathroom.” That was an actual comment I heard after Hurricane Ian. And as strange as it sounds, it wasn’t even the most unbelievable story from those weeks after the storm. When disaster strikes, survival becomes the only priority. A 10-foot storm surge was heading for…
Get Ready for Amazon Prime Day: The Best Photo Finds Coming Your Way!
Amazon Prime Day is happening! I’m up early and already scanning the best photo products. Right away I see some items worth grabbing. Here are my favorites, but check back, I’ll definitely update this list! NOTE: prices shown are NOT always the sale price. Click on the product to see…
Don’t Let the Stories Die With You: The Treasure We Found in a Box of Old Photos
Over the weekend, my husband and I opened a box we’ve been meaning to go through for a few months. It was filled with memories that belonged to his late mother. Most of her photos had already digitized and shared with the family when she was still with us. But…
Give Old Photos a New Life – While You Still Can
We all have them – boxes of old photos, albums tucked in closets, snapshots stored away with the best intentions. But what good are these photos if they’re never seen, shared, or remembered? I recently worked with a woman who had just inherited a collection of old family photographs. Some…
Behind the Book: The Real Stories That Fueled Beyond the Storm
One of the most surprising things I’ve heard from early readers of Beyond the Storm is:“Wait… did that actually happen?” Yes. Every bit of it. This book is my firsthand account of living through Hurricane Ian and what I witnessed while stepping into waterlogged homes, trying to salvage flood-damaged photographs….
Father’s Day Gifts to LOVE!
The Most Meaningful Father’s Day Gift? A Photo. Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the guy who’s always been there – but finding the right gift? That’s the hard part. If you’re looking for something truly meaningful, skip the usual meaningless trinket and go for a gift with…
Answering Questions: The Great Photo Voyage!
It’s happening! The Great Photo Voyage is a photo organizing workshop happening at sea! Mollie from Pixologie and I are co-hosting this unforgettable experience, and whether you’re a total photo nerd like me or just want to finally tackle that digital mess on your phone, this trip is for you….