Organize and Scan Photos One Step at a Time

Posted by Julie Morris on Thu, Jun 13, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

Organize and Scan Photos One Step at a TimeMili Parra Castro, professional photo organizer and owner of Pictures with Magic, LLC understands that scanning photos can be overwhelming. However with just a few tips, it can actually be easy! Taking the first step is sometimes the hardest.

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Topics: Photo Organizing, photo scanning, scan photos

Photo Scanning and Photo Organizing Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming

Posted by Julie Morris on Tue, Jun 11, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

Photo Scanning and Photo Organizing Doesn't Have to Be OverwhelmingDon’t let that pile of pictures in your closet stop you from photo scanning and then getting those photos organized. Here at FotoBridge, we understand that piles of pictures can be daunting to organize but there is a way to do it. Don’t get discouraged by a large collection of pictures. Some of our customers have archives of more than 10,000 pictures!

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Topics: Photo Organizing, photo scanning

Why You Should Use Photo Scanning to Honor Your Family

Posted by Julie Morris on Sat, Jun 08, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

Why You Should Use Photo Scanning to Honor Your FamilyThis past Memorial Day, you probably enjoyed an extra day off from work and maybe headed to the beach or attended a BBQ. The freedom to enjoy that time in whatever manner made you happy was made possible by the millions of men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for the United States Armed Forces.

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Preserve Your Family Legacy by Organizing Photos After Photo Scanning

Posted by Julie Morris on Tue, May 21, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

Preserve Your Family Legacy by Organizing Photos After Photo ScanningBefore starting a photo scanning project, it’s helpful to have reliable guidance. At FotoBridge, we not only provide photo scanning services, but we’re committed to assisting you with the whole process of preserving your family legacy. One area that’s often overlooked is the act of photo organizing for the many original pictures you have. Once you finish the photo scanning process, it’s tempting to throw them back in a box, but as APPO experts have proved, the organizing process doesn’t have to be difficult!

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Topics: Photo Organizing, photo scanning

Demystifying DPI for Scanning Photos

Posted by ed oboyle on Tue, May 07, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

Demystifying DPI for Scanning PhotosNot all photo scans are created equal and knowing the difference can mean the getting better results for your photo scanning efforts. Digitized photos that look great onscreen may be look less sharp in print, for example, if not scanned to sufficient quality.

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Topics: DPI, photo scanning

For Better Photo Scanning Results, Focus on Accurate Tone Reproduction

Posted by ed oboyle on Sat, May 04, 2013 @ 06:00 AM

For Better Photo Scanning Results, Focus on Accurate Tone ReproductionYou don’t have to be a professional photographer to possess professional looking digital photos. The beauty of scanning images yourself or using a photo scanning service is that you have the ability to manipulate the digital photo quality. But to fix a photo, you first need to understand the problem. Have you ever seen a photo that seemed to fall a little flat but couldn’t pinpoint the exact reason? That ‘flatness’ you saw was likely inaccurate tone reproduction, one of the most common imaging problems. Whether it occurs in the original picture or as a result of a scanning mistake, it’s easily fixed.

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Topics: tone reproduction, photo scanning

3 Reasons to Protect Your Memories With Photo Scanning

Posted by Julie Morris on Sat, Jan 26, 2013 @ 05:00 AM

Protect-Your-Memories-by-Photo-ScanningDoes this guy ring a bell? Frank Drebin spent most of his time protecting people on the TV Show Police Squad and in the Naked Gun movies. He knew what needed to be done to protect innocent lives. Amidst all the comedic situations going on around him he kept focused on the end goal - making sure all were safe. We think taking a page out of Frank’s book isn’t such a bad idea.

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Topics: protect your photos, photo scanning

Do You Make These Common Photo Scanning Mistakes?

Posted by Michele Smoly on Tue, Dec 11, 2012 @ 05:00 AM

Do you make these common photo scanning mistakes?I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up with a “no instructions necessary” kind of Dad. Four hours later when my ready to assemble desk was still in pieces…I knew it was time I intervene with the manual. As much as you can trust your own instincts, sometimes it is not a bad idea to get outside advice.

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Topics: photo scanning service, photo scanning, film scanner, fotobridge, convert photos to digital, digitizing photos

Taking the Pulse of Photo Industry at PhotoPlus 2011

Posted by Julie Morris on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 @ 06:32 AM

PhotoPlus 2011 at New York City Javits Center

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Topics: Commentary, Review Notes, photo scanning service, photo scanning, Announcements & News, PhotoPlus, scan service market

How to Select a Photo Scanning Service – Total Cost Worksheet (Part 4 of 4)

Posted by Julie Morris on Sun, Oct 30, 2011 @ 06:49 AM

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Topics: photo scan service, Commentary, Services & Tips, photo scanning service, photo scanning, scan photos, digitize photos

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