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Best Practices for Storing & Preserving Your Old Film Slides

When stored properly, these little slides could be kept for decades and were more compact than storing tons of printed photographs. You may be someone like me who was lucky enough to have several boxes of these passed down to you, and now you might be thinking to yourself, what can I do with these and how do I store them? No worries, preserving these fun blasts from the past is easier than you may think! Through helpful research, trial and error, and building a career restoring these film slides, I’ve found the best practices for keeping them beautiful & safe, and I’m confident in sharing my tips with you.

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The Best Places to Have Your Downloads Printed…At a Range of Price Points.

One of the biggest appeals of a downloadable print is that you get to pick when & how you choose to display it. They’re wonderful for keeping as desktop background art, or for getting printed and hanging them as physical art in your space. The biggest question when it comes to getting them printed though is: where? …I’m giving you my favorite options when it comes to printing any downloadable art.

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How to be “Natural” in Front of the Camera…a Few Tips For Your Next Session

I know for me, smiles get weak and unnatural, I get anxious and frustrated, and in the end I’m usually disappointed with the results. Sound familiar? I know, but the good news is, taking photos doesn’t have to be a bad experience, and getting comfortable in front of the camera can be a little easier than you’re probably thinking. So here's what I've learned, and what you should try to remember next time you find yourself in a session:

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Are Printed Photos Still Relevant?

Are photos as sacred and important as they once were, now that there are so many? Do printed photos even still matter when we have the power to share them instantly at our finger tips?

The short answer? Absolutely.

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