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Dangers Keeping digital images on your computer only (Accidents happen) Printed photos Poor quality prints – caused by home printers, wrong settings, human error etc are likely to fade fast. Damaged negatives. Clutter -too many prints- Prints scattered across the house or in unused rooms, attics, basements. Anonymous old photographs. Dust, dampness, light, adhesives, rusty metal etc can damage your prints. Children, food, sticky fingers, scissors, pets… Photo albums There are different types of albums, but they are not all equal. Some use plastics that can damage your prints. Adhesives may also damage your prints over time. Keep to the suggested capacity of your album, to prevent binding getting damaged. Display Framed photos must be kept in a safe environment. Dampness, light, dirt, insects etc can damage your prints over time. Avoid having delicate photos on display, as the exposure to light will eventually make them fade. What to do instead Back up your digital images to a safe location or online storage. Print your images as you go. … *Scan your old photos before it’s too late. Print them again or send them to a trusted lab to print. Keep your negatives stored separately from your prints. You can use specialist binders with pockets for negatives. Simplify your collection before it builds up. And start an organising system for your family photos early on. Keep all your prints together in a safe environment. Avoid damp rooms or extremes of temperature. Write the date, location, names of people on the back of your prints. Use a soft pencil in a suitable area (not behind faces or important details) Keep the bulk of your prints in boxes. Best keep those in a dark place (inside a cupboard, for instance) Use dividers to group by date, location, subject etc Avoid using metal clips, rubber bands, adhesives etc. Photos can get damaged by sweat, fingerprints, food , insects etc. Keep handling to a minimum, and hold photos by the edges. Store your prints away from food areas. … Get your albums from a specialist photographic supplier. Printed photo books are ideal for weddings or special family events. Albums with pockets will give you flexibility to rearrange your prints in future. Store albums in safe conditions, away from light etc … Professional framers will be able to advice you on suitable frames and UV glass for your prints. Using mats and mounts will help both enhance and protect your photos. Avoid hanging your photos on external walls or above heat sources. *Make a copy of your photograph to keep on display, and store your original safely and away from light etc. Archival boxes are ideal for long term storage of valued family photos.
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