need some picture advise

[lady_foxchase]

I am going to leave this as an unlocked post in case any of my friends know of someone who may have some additional good advise

Comments

[dawntreader90]

i'm not an expert, but i DO know you should never put them in the sticky/static page photo albums.

my recommendation would be to get the high quality, full-sized plastic sleeves or photo-compartment type pages and put the photos in there for the time being. then, store them in a sealed bag or plastic container. it will keep the dust and air (and bugs) off them at least.

[fairietink]

I'd scan them and save them to CD first, then take them to a photo store and have them save them the best they can.

[queenmaggie]

Agreed on the scan them first. Then I'd sort them into one of those shoe box sized non acidic photo/video saver boxes... with index cards to separate groupings...

[queenmaggie]

Since they're so much bigger, place them in folders/dividers of a non acidic nature (try Michael's or other crfat store) and then place them in a portable file: probably something plastic that seals to prevent insect or water damage. Keep in a climate controlled area (not an attic or garage)

[tchwrtr]

Definitely make copies--not just electronic. Media changes.

And non-acidic paper/folders for storage. Cool dry place. Keep bugs out.

[tchwrtr]

Scanner of appropriate size: Kinko's. Tell them what you want to do. They'll do it for you. They can even make (regular paper, at least) full-size copies for ya.