5 actions for achieving a healthy photo mindset

I wish I could record the comments that people make when we talk photos. Friends will flat-out tell me their photo mess is the worst I’ve ever seen. Others tell me how much they or their mother need me. Photos can be powerful and amazing, but they can also be a source of stress and guilt when people are afraid of losing photos, are overwhelmed by how many they have, or are paralyzed because they don’t know where to start. Here are some actions for relieving the stress and creating a healthy photo mindset.

Photo organizing, Sharing memories, Getting started, Digital PhotosHolly CorbidJanuary 1, 2024photo organizing, photos, memories, mindset, healthy mindset, healthComment

Tips for removing duplicates from your photo collection

Everyone has duplicate photos in their collection. Whether you’ve saved photos sent to you multiple times or you’ve lost track of backups, duplicates are both a constant and a nuisance in the digital photo world. There are 2 ways to remove duplicates, manually or with technology, like software or an app. My vote…100%…is to use technology. Here are my favorite deduplication tools.

Photo organizing, Digital Photos, Getting startedHolly CorbidNovember 10, 2023photo organizing, photos, memoriesComment

A Client Story: An unexpected loss turns organizing photos into archiving memories

Last year, Heather contacted me looking for help with her photos before a move. Fast forward several months when an unexpected event turned the task of organizing her photos into archiving her family’s memories.

In practical terms, here are some tips and things to consider if you want to ‘archive' your family memory collection.

Photo organizing, Backing up your collection, Digital Photos, Getting startedHolly CorbidSeptember 25, 2023photo organizing, photos, memories, archiving memories, digital photos, printed photos, funeral photosComment

My story started with a digital photo mess

People often ask me how I got into the photo organizing business. My story started like a lot of photo stories...with a digital photo mess. Save your photos month is here. What does saving your photos mean to you?

Getting started, Photo organizing, Digital PhotosHolly CorbidAugust 30, 2022digital photos, digital photo organizing, digital photo organizing serviceComment

How to consolidate your digital photos into one location

Gathering your digital photos into one place and consolidating them is the key to organizing your photos and getting them backed up.

Here’s how you do it.

Photo organizing, Sharing memories, Digital Photos, Getting started, StorageHolly CorbidJuly 8, 2022photo organizing, photos, memories, digital photos, family photo organizing, family picture organizing, online photo organizing, backup, cloud photo storageComment

Graduation...Ideas & Lessons Learned

Many of us who have been through a graduation celebration can look back and smile...either because it was truly a joyous occasion or because it's over! For me, I think it was both. I laughed, I cried, I stressed and I learned things for the next time. Here are some of my photo projects from my first graduate.

Albums, Photo displays, Graduation, Slideshows, Getting started, DIY photo projectsHolly CorbidMay 2, 2022albums, display, DIY photo organizing, family picture organizing, family photo organizing, keepsake, memories, preserving photos, slideshows Comments

What you get when you hire a photo organizer

One question I get asked over and over is "How can you organize OTHER people's photos?" The first thing we do is ask questions and get to know you and your family. Then, we get to know your photos and your challenges.

Getting started, Photo organizing, Sharing memories, Scanning, StorageHolly CorbidDecember 2, 2021digital photos, printed photos, Capture Your Photos, organize photos, photo organizing, photo scanning service, professional photo organizing, digital photo organizing service, family photo organizing, family picture organizing Comment

Digital Photo Organizing that meets you where you’re at

The best part of my job is you, the people I get to serve and the stories I get to tell. Listening to your needs and serving those needs is what I love to do, which is why we’ve designed new digital photo organizing packages that respond to your needs and meet you where you’re at.

Backing up your collection, Getting started, Photo organizing, Scanning, Digital PhotosHolly CorbidSeptember 3, 2021albums, backup, photo albums to digital, digital photo album, Cloud Services, display, family photo organization, how to organize and scan photos, online photo organizing, phone photos, printed photos, scanningComment

Reflecting on 11 years in the photo organizing business

11 years ago, May 12, 2010, I entered the photo biz. When I think about all of the changes since then, it makes me stagger a bit.

Getting started, Photo organizing, Sharing memoriesHolly CorbidMay 14, 2021family picture organizing, digitize photos, phone photos, backup, memories, preserving photos, photo galleryComment

2021...we're ready!

Happy 2021! I was talking with my husband yesterday. He was back in the office after the holiday and he said that for some reason, it felt different with the calendar change. I kind of agree. I’m feeling really optimistic about the year ahead and am excited to dive into so many exciting things on the CYP agenda.

The Photo Organizing Blueprint is coming

The Photo Organizing Blueprint Online course is coming! I've taken 10 years of experience helping my clients organize their photos and turned it into a step-by-step guide for organizing both your digital and printed memories.

Remote Photo Organizing: peace of mind + safe social distancing

What if I told you that I could give you peace of mind, relieve some of the stress of feeling overwhelmed with your photos, and give you a shot of joy…all at a very safe social distance?

Backing up your collection, Getting started, Photo organizing, Digital PhotosHolly CorbidApril 23, 2020digital photos, digital album, digital hub, digital photo organizing service, digital photo album, preserving photos, backup, family photos, photo organizing box, professional photo organizing, sorting picturesComment