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Myths vs. Facts: What You Need to Know Before Digitizing Photos Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

An increasing number of families and individuals are relying only on digital photo archives instead of printing out their cherished family photos from the past. Yet several highly misleading beliefs about digital media and the benefits of digital files may...

What Causes Lines and Scratches on Photo Negatives & How to Prevent Them Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Film photography is an art form that captures memories and fleeting moments in time. But, like any other media, it has its own challenges. Lines and scratches on old photo negatives are one of the most aggravating problems in film...

Why You Should Choose Professional Photo Restoration Over DIY Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Degradation causes old photographs to lose their clarity over time. Luckily, restoring photos is all about giving them new life. In most cases, the impacts can be mitigated with the help of image restoration services that employ specialized high-end editing...

Jump into the Digital Age: Tips for Successfully Digitizing Your Memories Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Having hard copies is wonderful for looking back on old childhood memories with loved ones. But printed photos, VHS tapes, microfilm, and other antiquated formats are often damaged or lost. This makes it important to digitize memories. You can save...

Transforming Old Cassettes into Digital Files: A Step-by-Step Guide Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

The entire world has gone digital in the past few decades. The rise of digital TV followed the death of analog TV, and many music fans now opt to download new songs instead of purchasing them. However, if you still...

Easily Digitize Your Childhood Memories Trapped in Film With Smooth Photo Scanning Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Nostalgia is the feeling of longing for one's home. It is a yearning for the past, usually for a time with sentimental value. It is triggered by something that brings back memories. Going through old photographs is a great way...