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Family photos and films are priceless. These items help you to reflect on the past and take a trip down
memory lane. Since these pictures and films are so important to you and your family, it is essential
that you take the time and effort to protect them and keep them safe. Here are 5 ways to preserve your
precious family films and photos so that you can continue to pass them on for generations to come.
1. Find or create a controlled environment where you can store film and photos. This may not be
possible for everyone, but if you can do this, it will help you to preserve your films and photos the
best. Ideally, you want to store these things in a cool temperature with moderate humidity. To
achieve this ideal environment, many people store film and photos in the refrigerator.
2. Keep photos and films in a dark space. Light, especially sunlight, can seriously impact the quality
of your film and photos, causing them to fade quickly. With time, sunlight can actually cause so
much damage to videos and film that they may no longer be watchable anymore. Keep photos and
film in a sealed box and try to store them in a cool closet that is also very dark.
3. Understand that film, especially older film, is extremely flammable. In order to protect these
items as well as your home and other valuables, consider storing them in a fire resistant safe.
You can store these items as well as other valuables in the space. Doing this will provide you
with security and peace of mind knowing your cherished items and photos are safe and sound no
matter what.
4. No matter how diligent you are about storing and protecting family photos and films, time will
cause them to age and deteriorate so they likely will not look as new as they did on the day they
were taken or shot. Luckily technology now allows us to restore these photos that have been
handed down to us from family members. The restoration process is so advanced that you can
now get your photos to look as good as, if not better than, the way they looked when they were
originally taken.
5. Finally, transfer these films and photos into a digital format. You can still save these items in
their original hard copy medium, but you will also have a backup copy in a digital form on your
computer, flash drive or even a disc. You can also keep all of your photos and films in one location
on a blue ray disc for easy access. Often companies like Kodak or Just8mm.com and others make
this process very simple too. Just drop off your pictures and videos and they will do the hard
work, transferring everything into the digital format. Then, you can simply pick them up and
enjoy!
When trying to preserve and protect your precious family photos and films, there are several options
available to you. First, be sure to store these items in a cool, humidity controlled, dark space to prevent
damage. Then, consider restoring older photos, keeping them in a fire resistant safe, or even transferring
these cherished photos into a digital format as a back up or for a family video project. Taking these
measures will help you to protect these memories for many years of enjoyment and reminiscing.
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