Your pictures tell the story of your life.

Here are some simple steps you can take to help save your water-damaged photos:

1. Handle carefully. Do not touch image area.

2. If photos are stuck together, do not pull apart but soak in clean water until they loosen. If photos are stuck in frames or albums, take a picture of the picture first, then place under a gentle stream of cold, clean water until they loosen.

3. Rinse photos in a container of clean, cold water. Again, do not touch image area.

4. Dry photos by laying flat on absorbent white paper towels (without print), changing towels hourly until photos are dry. Consider weighting corner tips to prevent curling. Use a fan or dehumidifier in room to circulate air and reduce humidity.

Contact us for more suggestions or to help you with your photos. We're thinking of you!

We are so pleased to support the efforts of the Atlanta History Center to gather images of the history of Atlanta, its neighborhoods and everyday life in the area. See the images currently in their collection. It's fascinating! If you're interested in donating an image to Atlanta History Center for research or exhibit, contact us!

Are you or your parents downsizing? Overwhelmed by all the family pictures? Let us help. We will scan your photos, slides, film negatives and VHS tapes, creating digital copies of those important family memories on discs for your computer or TV. We can also make additional copies to give to family members both to share the memories and for additional safekeeping. Sound good? Contact us if you have questions or to get started!

The following links are to local groups we support and admire. They’re worth a look.

Mostly Mutts
The Community School
The Hirsch Academy