One of the most common questions I’m asked is how I approach digitizing old photos and memorabilia. Here are my 3 favorite suggestions for approaching this common task encountered in memory keeping projects:

1 | Scan In-House

Investing in a good quality scanner was a great decision I have never regretted. This link is to the updated model of my scanner.

2 | Mobile Apps

One of my favorite printing companies just did a write up on 4 mobile apps to help you scan your photos and keepsakes. Charge your phone and get busy!

3 | Outsource

Are you ready to box up your slides, photos and other physical memorabilia and ship it off to let an expert deal with it? ScanCafe has been my go-to recommendation for years. Affordable, reliable and available to anyone nationwide.

I also love to support local businesses so always recommend doing a Google search for AV service shops in your area. I have a great little local place that has saved my bacon several times with odd scanning needs in a time crunch.

Whether you do the work yourself or hand it off to a professional, creating a digital record of important documents is always worth the effort. Not only will you gain the peace of mind that these keepsakes are safe from physical harm, but you will also open up a whole new world of creative options for sharing and enjoying your memories. Check out these other projects that utilize scanned items to tell a richer story!