If you’ve read or watched any type of news media recently you’ve no doubt seen AI (Artificial Intelligence) referenced in multiple contexts. In the photo world, AI is playing a more prominent role in helping us organize our photos. It can accomplish some amazing things and save us a ton of time, but the trust that we are putting into it also creates some challenges.
Read MoreIt’s very common for me to run into devices that haven’t been updated, whether they be old computers, newer computers, or smartphones, while working on organizing a client’s digital photo collection. If you don’t pay a lot of attention to the tech world, it’s sometimes scary to click the update button or to trust Apple or Microsoft to just automatically deliver your updates. I get that…so should you?
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 MoreMAYBE CHRISTMAS, HE THOUGHT, DOESN’T COME FROM A STORE. MAYBE CHRISTMAS, PERHAPS, MEANS A LITTLE BIT MORE. - THE GRINCH. My favorite things to give for the holidays come from the heart and give me an opportunity to build relationships with the people I love. Here are some of my favorites.
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 MoreGathering your digital photos into one place and consolidating them is the key to organizing your photos and getting them backed up.
Here’s how you do it.
Read MoreOne question I get asked over and over is "How can you organize OTHER people's photos?" The first thing we do is ask questions and get to know you and your family. Then, we get to know your photos and your challenges.
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 MoreThe new year has been ushered in and for some of us, it is an opportunity to hit the reset button. When I talk to clients about organizing their photos, my primary mission is preserving their family memories not just for the current need, but for generations. So to kick off the new year, here is my best advice for hitting the reset button to preserve your family's memories for generations:
Read MoreI recently introduced the concept of "Organizing Forward", which is setting up a system going forward from today, to give you the confidence to eventually go back and tackle your mess of beautiful memories . Since digital photos (mostly on our phones) are a big challenge, let's tackle those first. Questions to ask yourself...
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