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Comparing 35mm Film & 120mm Film Guide Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

35mm film & 120mm film are some of the most popular film photography formats out there. But while they're both used by millions of photographers, it's essential to understand what makes them different if you are going to make the...

How to Convert Super 8 Film Into Digital Files Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

8mm has been one of the most popular home video formats for a long time. And because of that, it’s not surprising that many families still have a vast collection of home movies that are collecting dust in a box of...

Why is Digitizing the Slides Important? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Getting around to digitizing slides can be a hassle. You need to find the right provider, sort out your collection, find the budget, and figure out how you’ll transport everything to the locations where they can convert slides to digital....

What You Should Know About Scanning Negatives Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Finding a collection of negatives can be very exciting. Even though they may seem like a relic from an earlier time, these negatives are the closest thing to the original picture that was taken, capturing the actual moment when the...

How To Recover Photos From Old iPhone Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Smartphone technology is constantly evolving. And a brand new phone that seemed incredibly powerful just a few years ago is now, if not obsolete, then at least not as capable anymore. Many people enjoy upgrading their iPhones to a new...

Get Ready For Christmas With These Amazing Photoshoot Ideas Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Christmas is the most magical time of the year. And a big part of that is getting together with the family and cherishing each other's company. Because of that, coming up with creative Christmas photoshoot ideas is an integral part...