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How to Digitize Old Postcards, Cards & Letters? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Old postcards, greeting cards, and handwritten letters deserve the best way to protect them is to scan them carefully, organize them well, and store high-quality digital copies. That way, you can enjoy them for years without exposing the originals to...

How Long Does Professional Photo & Video Digitization Actually Take? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

The number one question we hear before customers ship us a box is how long will this take? The honest answer is, it depends on what you have and how much of it. Small orders can wrap up in a...

Digitizing an Inherited Photo Collection: What to Do When a Loved One Passes? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

You have inherited boxes of photos, tapes, slides, and film. Maybe it happened suddenly, or maybe you knew this moment was coming. Either way, you are probably feeling a mix of grief, nostalgia, and quiet responsibility. These are someone's memories,...

How to Turn Your Digitized Photos Into a Printed Photo Legacy Book? Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

A photo legacy book is the single most powerful way to preserve your family history. Digitizing your old photos protects them from decay. Turning those digital files into a beautifully printed photo book ensures that your stories, faces, and memories...

The Ultimate Film Negative Guide: 6 Ways to Get Your Negatives Digitized! Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

While digital cameras have made photography available to everybody. There is still a good chance that you or someone in your family has a box full of old negatives or slides stashed away. If that’s the case, it is time...

5 Best Ways to Scan and Digitize Old Photos Written by: Brandon Harris, Smooth Photo Scanning Services

Today, many people still have boxes upon boxes of photos, albums, and scrapbooks full of precious memories of family, friends, and important occasions in their lives. And while there’s no question about the value of these memories, the photos themselves...