Monthly Archives: March 2015

Happy #WorldBackupDay—Let’s Pledge to Keep Our Files Safe

Posted on March 31, 2015 by
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“The most expensive part of any computer is its data—are you backing up?”

 

The image and quote featured front and center in the recent TechRepublic article, World Backup Day: Best practices to backup your data, sends a message that shouldn’t be taken lightly. As you know, the gang here at ScanMyPhotos takes digital storage and backing up best practices very seriously—especially when it comes to the irreplaceable sentimental value of our photos and film.

 

That’s why we were very excited to see the hashtag #WorldBackupDay trending today.

 

The official #WorldBackupDay website clearly (and cleverly) explains the premise for the observance by stating, “Don’t be an April Fool. Be prepared. Back up your files on March 31st.” This makes for an easy day for us to remember each year.

 

So, if you don’t want to lose any memories, data, important files, etc., take the #WorldBackupDay pledge and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.

 

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If You Don’t Think Photos Are Important, Wait Until They Are All You Have Left

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

pictureofdad-missmwacEditor’s Note: This is a guest post written by Missy Mwac, professional photographer, coach, and guide. 

 

I was in kindergarten when this photo was taken.

 

It was the night of my first ballet recital. First and last, actually. I decided I didn’t have the patience for ballet, nor ballet for me. The photo was taken right before we headed out the door to a ballet performance on par with a train wreck.

 

But really, none of that matters.

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Surprise Your Loved Ones with Photos of Their Life

Posted on March 25, 2015 by
The whole family gathered together for a photo.

The whole family gathered together for a photo.

Remember the show, This Is Your Life? The one where either Ralph Edwards or Joseph Campanella would surprise guests by walking them through all the moments of their life?  Well, the three, now grown, children of ScanMyPhotos’ customer, Becky Hartwig, will soon get a similar surprise.

 

(Spoiler Alert: If you just so happen to be one of Becky’s kids, and don’t want to spoil any coming surprises, we recommend heading on over to this article instead.)

 

After learning about ScanMyPhotos from her nephew—and hearing how much easier it would be for him to move to California with a DVD of all his printed photo memories—Becky decided it was time to do the same for her family photos.

 

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The Top 5 Benefits Of Manual Exposure In Photography

Posted on March 18, 2015 by

manual exposure

Automatic exposure settings certainly make the photography experience easier, but for those looking to take more creative control, manual exposure is the way to go. Manual settings can be beneficial in a number of photography environments and situations where the goal is to create an image greater than the average assigned in auto. Continue reading →