External drives have long been one of the most reliable tools in our photo organizing toolbox. They create space to organize efficiently, and can provide a place to store and back up your memories. In the past few months (2026), the price of external hard drives has dramatically increased. Here are some tips on how and which external drives to use, and how to mitigate this increased cost.
Read MoreLast year, Heather contacted me looking for help with her photos before a move. Fast forward several months when an unexpected event turned the task of organizing her photos into archiving her family’s memories.
In practical terms, here are some tips and things to consider if you want to ‘archive' your family memory collection.
Read MoreI often hear people say that they want to store their photos in "The Cloud". While I'm a huge believer in cloud backup, I think before a person chooses this option, it's important that they understand what it means. Here are a few things that I've learned about the "Cloud".
Read MoreHave you seen Hamilton? When I first saw it in Chicago, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I hadn’t listened to the music until the week before, so I felt like I was a little late to the party. What I didn’t expect was to walk away thinking about how this man and others chose to tell their story. We will all leave a legacy, whether we want to or not. How are you going to tell your story?
Read MoreHave you ever had that moment when you were on vacation, or when you were in the middle of that special photo-taking event, and you look down only to see that dreaded pop-up message on your iPhone…”Your storage is full”? There are 2 types of “Your storage is full” messages that iPhone users get. Here is the difference and how to manage them.
Read MoreThe best part of my job is you, the people I get to serve and the stories I get to tell. Listening to your needs and serving those needs is what I love to do, which is why we’ve designed new digital photo organizing packages that respond to your needs and meet you where you’re at.
Read MoreThe Photo Organizing Blueprint Online course is coming! I've taken 10 years of experience helping my clients organize their photos and turned it into a step-by-step guide for organizing both your digital and printed memories.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that I could give you peace of mind, relieve some of the stress of feeling overwhelmed with your photos, and give you a shot of joy…all at a very safe social distance?
Read MoreMy inbox is full of people that really have no professional knowledge on the subject, telling me to wash my hands. Quite honestly, I’ve stopped reading them. Over the past few days as this pandemic has ramped up, my personal feelings have shifted from wondering if this is overhyped, to yep, I need to do my part. All of this makes me think about how I am going to do life differently both at work and at home.
Read MoreWhen your 80-year-old mom loves a photo app, you know you’re onto something.
Read MoreIt was mid-morning and my phone rings. It was [Heidi], a client I’d been working with for at least a few weeks organizing her digital photos. “Holly, we were robbed this morning and they took all of our electronics. I’m waiting for the police, but I wanted you to know so you can make sure my photos are safe.”
Read MoreRecently I took a Mom/Daughter road trip to St. Louis, MO with 2 other Mom/Daughter duos to visit our dear friends that moved there a few years ago. On our last night, we were sitting around (maybe with a glass of Prosecco) and started talking photos. 3 Moms, 3 different photo challenges and perspectives.
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