Ways to Preserve Your Photos

We all have photos scattered around the house in the garage, closet, boxes, and bookcases. While most opt for the shoebox method of storing loose printed images, there are better ways to ensure they aren't damaged or lost. For all those photos you keep finding around your home, try one of these ways to preserve your printed memories.

4 Ways To Better Protect Your Loose Prints

1. Photo Storage Boxes

One of the best and quickest ways to organize loose piles of photos is with a photo storage box. They are also easy to find and purchase at any local craft store. Just be sure the photo boxes are of archival quality.

2. Albums or Scrapbooks

Putting your printed photos into an album can seem like a long process. You don't have to get fancy or specific; slip your photos into an album in the best chronological order you can. If you want to get creative and add extra special memories, create a scrapbook of your photos. 

When choosing albums, make sure you select acid and lignin-free paper, use non-PVC plastic, and do not have magnetic or sticky-backed sheets. The best albums are ones that can accommodate various sizes of photos from wallet size to 8×10. Refrain from gluing or using an adhesive to keep your pictures in place, as you may change your mind.

3. Wall Art and Frames

Remember the picture around your home. You can rotate the images in your frames or buy new ones to hang on the walls. Rotating images is a great way to give your walls a quick and straightforward update while also enjoying the memories you've captured.

4. Online or Digital Album

The best way to preserve your prints is to transfer them into a digital album or folder, ensuring you always have a backup.