Links and Resources
Here you will find links to the products, services, websites and other topics we mention in our podcast shows.
Podcast Episode Resources
Season 1 Episode 1: Welcome to Inside Photo Organizing
Welcome to Inside Photo Organizing, from DIY to PRO with Allison Freedman from “Arrange, Wander, Focus” of Chicago, Illinois and Susan Wolak from “Save A Memory” of Northern Colorado. Together we will provide photo organizing tips and tricks for everyone from the person who wants to DIY to other pros in our industry. We’ll discuss current software and hardware news about Photo and Digital asset Management.
This was a brief episode to announce this podcast. We have not begun to share any tips or tricks or other resources.
Links:
Arrange Wander Focus - Allison Freedman, Illinois
Save A Memory - Photo - Susan Wolak, Colorado
Season 1 Episode 2: Inaugural Podcast with Guest Cathi Nelson
Release Date: August 1, 2023
Learn about the business of photo organizing with The Photo Managers
Join us for our inaugural podcast where we chat with Cathi Nelson, CEO and founder of The Photo Managers, the association she created to help people organize their photos and share their stories. The Photo Managers also helps people turn their love of photos into a business, as Susan and Allison have done.
Links:
Season 1 Episode 3: Latest News and Guest Marci Brennan
Release Date: September 1, 2023
In episode 3, we discuss Google’s latest change in their account policy regarding inactive accounts, answer listener questions, and discuss the Save Your Photos Month event running through September. We also interview our latest guest, Marci Brennan, discussing her work with the historic Bettmann archive, how to connect stories with the physical photos, and tips on winnowing down your photo collection.
Links:
Marci Brennan | Past Present Pix
Marci's B&H Video session
Pro Tips on Curating Your Printed Photos Collection with The Photo Managers
Save Your Photos Month - Register to get started with a month full of free training
Archival Product Companies:
Tools and Resources:
Stabilo Pencil - if you have to write on the back of a photo, make sure you use this one so as not to damage your photos.
Acid Testing Pen - to test your current photo albums to see if the paper that your photos are touching are acid-free.
Adam Pratt: Memories: A Visual Guide to Photo, Video, and Audio Formats Volume #2
https://chaostomemories.com/books/
Mylio Software *
Photosweeper Software
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 1 Episode 4: Guest Sharon Wunder
Release Date: September 23, 2023
In episode 4 we discuss the very important topic of legacy and preserving memories in the face of death. We are joined by special guest Sharon Wunder, a photo organizer with first-hand knowledge on this topic and great suggestions to help with this difficult process.
Post-airing note: Shortly after we released this episode, Sharon passed away with her family by her side. We feel so lucky that we were able to spend this time with her, and our condolences go out to her family and those that loved her.
If you are looking for help with legacy services for yourself or someone close to you, please use our send us your questions link so that we can hopefully assist in finding someone to help you either locally or remotely.
Links:
Sharon Wunder
Impact Scholarship Winner
Teresa Townsend, Tapestry Life Stories
Susan's B&H Photo Webinar
Creative Ways to Use AI for Photo Enthusiasts: Save Your Photos Month with The Photo Managers
Allison's Mylio Webinar
Take Your Genealogy Research To The Next Level With Mylio Photos+ with Allison Freedman
Save Your Photos Month - Register by the end of September for access to classes and panel discussions about all things photo organizing. As long as you have registered in September, classes will be available to you on replay through the end of October.
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 1 Episode 5: Guest Cheryl DiFrank
Release Date: November 1, 2023
In episode 5 we discuss all things digital! We are joined by Cheryl DiFrank of My Memory File and talk about organizing digital photos, backing up digital photos, and some of the tricks and tools of the trade. And ... a very unusual favorite photo from her collection!
If you are looking for help with legacy services for yourself or someone close to you, please use our send us your questions link so that we can hopefully assist in finding someone to help you either locally or remotely.
Links:
Cheryl DiFrank | My Memory File
Backup Software
Backblaze* Personal
Backblaze* Business
SMS Backup Plus (Android)
Other Software
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 1 Episode 6: Guest Kathy Stone
Release Date: December 1, 2023
In episode 6 we discuss how to save your photos from natural disasters with our guest Kathy Stone, an expert in this area. Tornados, hurricanes and floods all present unique challenges for your photos, but more can be saved than you might think. Before you think all is lost, listen in for tips and tricks to both future proof your memories to keep them safe and how to recover them after the worst happens. We’ll also answer a listener’s question.
Links:
Kathy Stone
Kathy's B&H Photo Webinar:
Kathy's blog post: What to do when disaster strikes your photos
Resource Links:
The Consumer Guide to Recovering Water-Damaged photos
Northeast Document Conservation Center
Resource Links - Listener Question:
Software:
Hardware:
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 7: Guest Heather Nickerson
Release Date: January 1, 2024
This month we are joined by Heather Nickerson, a former CIA privacy and security expert and current CEO and co-founder of Artifcts. We discuss a unique way to safely and privately gather and preserve the stories and memories behind the stuff we keep and how doing this can be used to share with family, share with insurance in case of disaster, and actually improve your brain health.
Links:
Heather Nickerson | Artifcts
Heather's book: Shield Your Privacy: 15 Ways To Protect Your Personal Information
Artifcts website
Heather's artifcted hiking boots
Unique ways people are using Artifcts:
Heather's all time favorite artifct, in honor of her mom, Moon Cooks cookies
Resource Links:
All There Is with Anderson Cooper (also available wherever you get your podcasts)
Heather and Allison's privacy course*
Learn more about Artifcts and brain health research
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 8: Guest Jill Yesko Diana
Release Date: February 1, 2024
This month we are joined by Jill Yesko Diana of Discover Organizing. In this wide-ranging episode we discuss declutterring and downsizing not just your photos but your home and belongings. We have tips for you if you are going through this yourself, and strategies if you are a professional organizer who helps others. As a bonus this month, Jill has shared with us her strangest photo!
Links:
Jill Yesko Diana | Discover Organizing
Websites:
Home organizing: Discover Organizing
Photo Organizing: Organized Memories
Books by Jill:
Chronological Order: The Fine Print for a Large Life
I'm Right Here: 10 Ways to Get Help for Hoarding and Chronic Disorganization
Jill's strangest photo!
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 9: Guest Lida Bunting
Release Date: March 1, 2024
This month is all about photo books! We welcome Lida Bunting of Znimka Creations to discuss tips and tricks related to photo book creation, such as how to choose and keep track of photos, tools to use in making books, design ideas and other helpful tidbits. We also tackle a listener question about the costs associated with storing a digital photo library.
Links:
Lida Bunting | Znimka Creations
Video from Lida demonstrating different finishes, papers and hinging of books.
Resource Links:
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 10: Live from RootsTech
Release Date: April 1, 2024
This month we recorded live from RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world, hosted in Salt Lake City, Utah. We interview a variety of speakers and vendors from the conference floor and also answer a listener question about scanning and preserving scrapbook albums.
Links:
Cathi Nelson | The Photo Managers
See also Season 1, Episode 1
Haleh Shoa | Picturli
RootsTech talk: Preserving Iranian Family History: Unveiling the Journey of Immigration through a Box of Photos
Nat Robinson | Trustworthy
Heather Nickerson | Artifcts
See also Season 2, Episode 7
Matt Paxton | Legacy List
AJ Holmes | Negative Supply
J.C. Figeroa | Mylio
Angela Copie | Archival Methods
Resource Links:
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 11: Guest Paul Einarsen
Release Date: May 1, 2024
This month is all about Apple Photos! We welcome Paul Einarsen of Bluewater Imaging to discuss his time at the Apple Genius Bar, his favorite Apple Photos features, proper use of iCloud and Time Machine to keep your photos safe and secure, and his views on where photo management - for both consumers and professionals - is going.
Links:
Paul Einarsen | Blue Water Imaging
offering tips for: Avoiding Duplicates, Photo Book Design, iPhone Space Saver, and Adding a Photos Widget to your iPhone Home Screen
Resource Links:
The Photo Managers Virtual Conference - Snapshot Pass (single class plus keynotes)
The Photo Managers Virtual Conference - Full Conference
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 12: Guest Robert Marks - Projector.app
Release Date: June 1, 2024
This month is all about streaming videos! We welcome Robert Marks of Projector to discuss his unique way of streaming those old family videos - and new ones too - to your tv. If you can use a remote, you can stream your home movies just like Netflix with his app. We also answer a listener question about creating digital photo flip books.
Links:
Robert Marks | Projector
Resource Links:
**note that according to its documentation, Flipbuilder CAN create a book to be used on both ios and Android devices, although we have not tried this.
Want to set up your own Projector?
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 13: Guest Haleh Shoa
Release Date: July 1, 2024
This month is all about curating photos. Have you wondered how someone else could possibly curate and cull your photo collection? We welcome Haleh Shoa of Picturli to explain how she determines what to keep and what to toss in client collections, and some tips and tricks that you can apply to cull your own photo collection.
Want to hear more from Haleh? Check out Episode 10 where we talked with her briefly at RootsTech.
Links:
Haleh Shoa | Picturli
To connect with Haleh at Picturli and to receive your 7-step guide to organizing and archiving your photos, visit www.picturelifecurated.com
Resource Links:
RootsTech talk: Preserving Iranian Family History: Unveiling the Journey of Immigration through a Box of Photos
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 14: Guest John Spear
Release Date: August 1, 2024
This month we welcome John Spear of The Picture Organizer to discuss all things scanning. We talk about different scanning methods ranging from your phone, to batch scanners, to flatbeds and finally camera and determining which is the best for your project. We get a bit techie on this one (PPI, DPI, resolution and more) but we also take a segue to talk about visiting Disney because, well, why not? We also tackle some listener questions at the end.
Links:
John Spear | The Picture Org
Resource Links:
Scanners mentioned:
Flatbed scanning: Epson 600
Batch scanning: Epson FF-680
Software mentioned:
Photo stitching software: PTGui
Viewing and organizing scans: Adobe Bridge
Adobe Lightroom
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 15: Guest Rhoda Gordon
Release Date: September 1, 2024
This month is all about sorting and organizing your printed photos. We welcome Rhoda Gordon of Sunflower Photo Solutions and Dig Your Photos to walk us through her top tips for finally getting those boxes of printed photos under control. And bonus, you can head on over to our YouTube channel where you can see Rhoda’s genius Dig Your Photos box to help you get your project done.
Links:
Rhoda Gordon | Sunflower Photo Solutions & DIG YOUR PHOTOS!
DIG YOUR PHOTOS! YouTube channel
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
Season 2 Episode 16: Caroline Guntur
Release Date: October 1, 2024
This month we talk about the all-important first step to getting your photos under control - consolidation of your sources and understanding their flow from and between all of your devices and systems. We are joined by Caroline Guntur of The Swedish Organizer who reminds us that just like no architect would build a house without a blueprint, you need to do the same with your photos.
Links:
Caroline Guntur | The Swedish Organizer
Season 2 Episode 17: Nat Robinson - Trustworthy
Release Date: November 1, 2024
This month is all about where to store your photos that aren’t memories - photos of your license, passport, health insurance and more. We discuss an alternative, safe spot for keeping these accessible, shareable, and protected with Nat from Trustworthy, an app built for just this purpose. If you really want to keep these in your photo collection we also discuss some ways to do this more securely.
Links:
Nat Robinson | Trustworthy
The Trustworthy Marketplace of Partner Products
Work with a Trustworthy Certified Expert™ to help set up your account or work with a loved one
* Some of the product links above are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase there is no cost to you but we may receive a small commission and some links will provide a discount. Thank you for shopping through our links to show your support for this podcast!
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