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Many photos taken today are archived in digital form and never printed. However, many individuals have large film photo collections, perhaps stretching back for decades, that pre-date the digital era and need to be managed and preserved.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Modern photographers also continue to print photos for a variety of reasons. In some cases, prints are easier to view and share, and some people simply prefer to look at prints rather than digital photos on screens. Prints are also the best way to formally or permanently display photos. No matter whether photos are freshly printed or years old, proper storage and organization will keep them safe and preserve them in the best condition for future viewing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Materials\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The best storage options for photographs depend on a number of factors, including how frequently it will be viewed and whether it is part of a larger collection that must be organized. No matter what type of storage you choose for your photos, investing in quality is important. A cheap photo album or storage box will be more likely to contain materials or chemicals that can damage photos over time. In order to preserve important photographs, the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.archives.gov/preservation/holdings-maintenance/general-guidance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Archive recommends using plastic or paper materials\u003C/a> that pass the ANSI IT9.16 Photographic Activity Test, or PAT. Materials that qualify under PAT have been shown not to cause staining, fading or discoloration of photos.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Albums vs. Boxes\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photo albums and photo storage boxes are two common and effective ways of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/protective-crystal-clear-bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">archiving photos\u003C/a>. The best choice for your photos depends on your needs. Photos that are going to be viewed frequently benefit from being stored in high-quality photo albums. Albums are designed to allow easy viewing without having to touch the photos themselves. Albums are also great for photos that benefit from accompanying notes to explain who is in the photos, when or where they were taken or to provide further information. Notes can be inserted in separate pages or sections so they can be viewed along with the photos. This is beneficial because they still won’t touch the photos, so if there is any acid in the notepaper, it will not harm the photo. It also means notes can be kept with photos without writing on the back of the photo itself, avoiding problems with the ink damaging the photo over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Where photo albums are great for viewing photos, they also take up a lot of space relative to the number of photos they can store. Some collections are better suited for photo storage boxes. A box may take up less space than an album but can hold more photos. Boxes are good for photos that need to be preserved but are looked at less frequently as well as photos that are self-explanatory or don’t require extra notes. Archival photo storage boxes are the best way to preserve a large collection of photos, along with associated negatives if they have been kept, while taking up the least amount of space.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizing Your Photos\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just as important as preserving your photos is organizing them. Without some system of organization, a large photo collection becomes difficult, if not impossible, to manage. Disorganized photos are less likely to be viewed and enjoyed because of the difficulty of locating a particular photo or set of photos when wanted.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Organizing can be a very personal thing. The best way to organize personal photos is the way that makes sense to the person who owns them. But photos that have interest for a larger group of people, such as extended family photos, benefit from a clear organization system that is easily understood by all.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Basic categories for organizing photos can include the time when they were taken, where they were taken, and who is in them. Photos can be organized around events or around groups of people. Consistency is key to staying organized, no matter what system is chosen. Also, clear labeling of photo albums or boxes, or of the photos themselves, can help to identify a set of photos more quickly. If boxes or albums are labeled with the time the photos were taken, the associated event, and the group of people who are in them (such as “family,” “kids,” “work team,” or so on), then it will be much easier to pick out the right group of photos later.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Another option is to go digital!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digitally Archiving Your Photos\u003C/h3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"gmail-c-message__body\" dir=\"auto\">Organizing your photos shouldn’t just be in the studio. Archiving your photos online can provide so many benefits to a photographer’s career. With an inventory management program like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.artworkarchive.com/?utm_campaign=framedestination\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artwork Archive\u003C/a>, you can easily manage your prints and editions, add tags and descriptions, group your work into collections, manage the locations and shows tied to each work, see what’s available and what’s sold, generate professional reports, share your work online or privately to collectors, and so much more. And since it’s all online, you can find the information you’re looking for at the drop of a hat to make sales, stay professional, and take control of your career.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Almost all photographers today work with digital cameras, from the most casual snapshot-shooter to successful, professional photographers. Many photos taken today are archived in digital form and never printed. However, many individuals have large film photo collections, perhaps stretching back for decades, that pre-date the digital era and need to be managed and preserved. Modern […]\u003C/p>\n","2019-04-11T17:37:59",[150,153],{"name":151,"slug":152},"Resources","resources",{"name":140,"slug":154},"storage",{"url":156,"label":157},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/store-photos.jpg","store photos",{"id":159,"title":160,"uri":161,"content":162,"excerpt":163,"date":164,"categories":165,"image":167},"cG9zdDoyNjQ4","How the Museums Store Priceless Artwork","/storage/how-the-museums-store-priceless-artwork","\n\u003Cp>For the most part, artwork that is hanging in a museum often looks pretty simple: sleek metal or original wooden frames, matted or not, hanging on clean walls. But even though the presentation in a museum is fairly modest, there is a lot more going on to protect these priceless pieces of art from unseen dangers.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In fact, most museums don’t even show off their most precious pieces from their collections; for example, the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150123-7-masterpieces-you-cant-see\">Louvre displays just 8%\u003C/a> of its massive collection, and most museums display even fewer. Space is one reason that museums will keep these pieces of art locked away in climate-controlled, heavily protected, immaculate storage facilities — there is simply not enough room to hang thousands (or even millions) of pieces of art in one building. Another reason is the concern for the condition of the pieces themselves: some artwork is just too old, too delicate and too valuable to risk the damage of displaying them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museum Methods and How to Use Them\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While often used interchangeably, preservation and conservation are separate ideas. According to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.loc.gov/preservation/about/faqs/general.html#difference\">Library of Congress\u003C/a>, preservation is an overarching concept that includes conservation efforts in its goal to maintain or improve the condition of the piece. Conservation efforts focus on the materials, method of construction, provenance and historical significance of the work in order to preserve them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Since museum storage facilities are generally not open to the public — though some museums are moving in that direction — one of the best-known examples of the lengths to which museums will go to protect particularly valuable pieces is the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. In 2005, the painting was moved into a bulletproof enclosure that is kept at a precise temperature and level of humidity with minimal light exposure — hitting all the points of conservation.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>While it’s not necessary to copy how museums store and display artwork, especially in the case of the Mona Lisa, some of their guidelines can be applied to the home.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Rotate your home collection.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Museums have permanent collections, but they’ll sometimes present temporary exhibitions of pieces that have been in storage for years. The Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria, for example, put Albrecht Durer’s famous Young Hare on display a few years ago for just a short period of time, the BBC reported, as the delicate masterpiece requires periods of “rest” in a dark, dry storage facility to prevent any damage.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Most households don’t have such priceless pieces on display, but some photographs, documents or other artwork may hold equal sentimental value. Treat your home like a museum — while there may be a permanent collection, bring out pieces from storage for a few months, perhaps coinciding with the seasons or based on a theme.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Be careful about where you’re hanging them.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A common place to hang large paintings and photographs is directly over a fireplace — but this is actually one of the worst place for one, especially if it’s a wood-burning fireplace and the artwork has no glazing. Heat can dry out artwork, soften paint and attract dust and grime; with wood-burning fireplaces, the rising soot and smoke can cause even further damage. Ensure artwork is hung away from heating vents or air conditioning units as well — museums’ storage facilities are always temperature controlled.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Additionally, homes that get tons of sunlight are desirable, but not for artwork. Museums have far fewer windows in their galleries (and sometimes none at all) to minimize exposure to harmful UV light. While you can purchase \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/sh/uv-filter-artglass-99.html\">UV-filter glass\u003C/a> or acrylic glazing, not everyone knows what type of glazing is in existing frames or feel the need to purchase specialty glazing . Take care to hang picture frames in areas that receive no direct sunlight, or hang only easily reproducible work in rooms with lots of natural light.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Store them well.\u003C/strong>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Choose your storage space wisely when putting artwork away for any period of time. Basements, attics, and garages are the main storage spaces for most homes, but they are less likely to be insulated or temperature controlled. The extreme fluctuations in temperature and humidity may cause more damage than constant display in sunlight.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many people spend a lot of time and money on picture framing packages and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/mat-board.html\">framing matboard\u003C/a> with all the trimmings, such as cotton rag mat board and archival mount board, but not as many invest in the storage of their artwork. Handle artwork — especially paper documents — with cotton gloves, and store them unfolded in between \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/30-x-40-acid-free-tissue-12-pack.html\">acid-free tissue paper\u003C/a> in museum-quality storage boxes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Museums may have a team of experts to handle the storage and display of valuable artwork, but their techniques and tools can be used just as well at home to protect your own priceless art.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>For the most part, artwork that is hanging in a museum often looks pretty simple: sleek metal or original wooden frames, matted or not, hanging on clean walls. But even though the presentation in a museum is fairly modest, there is a lot more going on to protect these priceless pieces of art from unseen […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-07-19T13:15:39",[166],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":168,"label":169},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/FrameDestination-Museums-Store-Artwork.jpg","",{"id":171,"title":172,"uri":173,"content":174,"excerpt":175,"date":176,"categories":177,"image":182},"cG9zdDoyNTQ4","5 Scrapbooking Mistakes to Avoid","/storage/5-scrapbooking-mistakes-to-avoid","\n\u003Cp>Years ago, a printed photo was a special one—film was expensive, and you had to make a special trip to get them printed by a professional. These days, with cameras on smartphones and the ability to print at home with just a click of a button, many people have stockpiled thousands of digital and printed photos that are just waiting to be put on display.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Not everyone has enough space to frame each and every photo, so enjoy them off the digital screen by creating long-lasting, memorable scrapbooks and albums. Just like a picture frame, however, there are some common missteps that new scrapbookers make.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Using the wrong type of materials.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When creating a scrapbook, one of the first steps is deciding how you will attach the photos. Some scrapbooks and albums contain sleeves, while others are filled with blank pages on which you can adhere photos. You may be tempted to glue every photo to make sure it doesn’t budge, but glue may not be the answer.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Glue is a permanent solution. Important photos that can’t be reproduced—and that you wish to preserve—will be irreversibly altered when using glue, as there is no way to detach them even if the glue is deemed safe for photos. There are plenty of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/accessories/photo-safe-tape-alternatives\">photo-safe alternatives\u003C/a> to use instead of glue, such as photo corners or adhesive-backed photo mounting sleeves that allow you to remove and rearrange photos.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Using inferior materials.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you are sure your photos will stay put in the album, glue may be used—but be sure to use the right one! Standard glues used in children’s crafts, such as multipurpose glue sticks or liquid adhesives, may not be safe for photos. In addition, the glue in many sticks will become brittle over time, leading to loose photos that fall out of the scrapbook. Professional, photo-safe glue such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/lineco-white-ph-neutral-adhesive.html\">Lineco’s Neutral pH Adhesive\u003C/a> is made specifically for artwork, and won’t cause the dreaded ripple effect that occurs with unsuitable glue.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Just like picture frames, every component should be safe for photos. The album or scrapbook pages themselves should be made of acid-free paper that won’t cause damage. Cheap photo albums found outside specialized craft and photo stores may not be made for long-term, archival storage.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Forgetting the stories.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you need the story. With so many photos being taken each year—\u003Ca href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/arts/international/photos-photos-everywhere.html\">1.3 trillion photos in 2017\u003C/a>, according to some reports—it can be difficult to remember all the details of each and every picture.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Accompany all photos in a scrapbook with a few details, including the date, location and subjects, as well as a short snippet or fun fact about the event. Not only will it help you organize, it will start conversations when looking at the scrapbooks with friends and family.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Going overboard with the decorations.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The scrapbooking sections of any craft store can be overwhelming, containing tons of ribbons, stickers, and stamps to adorn the pages of your album. The focal point of a scrapbook, however, should be the photos—not the embellishments. Limit the number of decorations you include on each page, allowing the photos to shine.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Adding every single photo.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that photo-taking is only limited to how much space you have left on your smartphone or digital camera, it’s a lot easier to take hundreds of photos where just one would suffice. You may be tempted to add every single photo you took at that birthday party or family get-together, but too many photos can be unnecessary—and be a little boring! Include only the best, most important shots, and let your memories take care of the rest.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Years ago, a printed photo was a special one—film was expensive, and you had to make a special trip to get them printed by a professional. These days, with cameras on smartphones and the ability to print at home with just a click of a button, many people have stockpiled thousands of digital and printed […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-04-20T07:22:47",[178,181],{"name":179,"slug":180},"DIY","diy",{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":183,"label":169},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/FrameDestination-Blog-ScrapbookingMistakes-002.jpg",{"id":185,"title":186,"uri":187,"content":188,"excerpt":189,"date":190,"categories":191,"image":197},"cG9zdDoyNDcy","How to Organize Those Photos","/storage/how-to-organize-those-photos","\n\u003Cp>Years of family outings, birthday parties, school events and other photograph-worthy moments can amount to innumerable boxes of printed photographs and negatives. It can be overwhelming to think about organizing hundreds or even thousands of photos that you’ve left to “take care of later.” Instead of putting it off once again, start with a plan.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you have multiple boxes of photos to organize, prepare to dedicate at least a week to this task. Our recommended plan will give you a systematic way to organize the photos you have and the ones you will take in the future. The goal is to put a system in place that enables you to find your photos easily and preserve them for future generations.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Gather all of your loose photos in one place.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Over the years, it is likely that you have collected photos in several different places. This may be in the attic, basement, junk drawers, cabinets, your purse and any nook and cranny of the house. Gather all the photos and loose negatives you can find in one place, including any photo albums that are in need of attention.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Create categories for your photos.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Create categories for your photos: they can be organized by years or decades, holidays, occasions or people. Place the photos into these piles accordingly. If you have recently acquired photos from a relative, you may have to dedicate more time to this task — especially if you intend to organize by people in the photos — as you may not be able to recognize all the photo subjects. Involve a family member to help, and make it a fun family event!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For this first step of categorization, choose four to six general categories. Keep them broad at first:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Year\u003C/strong>: If you have photos spanning many years to sort through, choose decades as a starting point instead.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Events\u003C/strong>: This is broad at first, including holidays, vacations, weddings, birthdays, reunions and other occasions.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Location\u003C/strong>: If you travel frequently, sort by country or continent, for example.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Family member\u003C/strong>: You can begin by organizing by your side of the family or your spouse’s.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Negatives\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This is meant to be a quick portion of the entire process, so don’t slow yourself down by nostalgia. Get the sorting done and save the reminiscing for later! After you’ve done the first round of sorting, you can start to create sub-categories, such as specific holidays — Christmas or Halloween, for examples — and events.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>Pro Tip: Clean out the clutter!\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Consider discarding photos that are blurry, out of focus, or irrelevant — a shot of the sidewalk, for example. Photos can also be handed off to someone else: a good-quality photo depicting a friend of a friend may be more meaningful to someone else.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Label based on what you know.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Using an archival photo pen, write a description on the back of the photos. Use the same information, such as the date, year or decade; the names of people in the photo; and the location to make retrieving photos even easier.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Label and store the photo boxes.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After you have sorted your photos, label each box with its category. Write it on the outside of each photo box and store them in a dry and climate controlled room. Do not keep them in an attic or basement as this can cause damage due to humidity and fluctuating temperatures.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\u003Cp>Pro Tip: Use archival photo storage boxes.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>High-quality archival photo storage boxes will protect your photos when they are stored away for safekeeping. Frame Destination’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/archival-photo-storage-box-acid-free.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">acid-free photo storage boxes\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/hinging-tape-tissue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tissue paper\u003C/a> protect photos from fading and discoloration.\u003C/p>\n\u003C/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Put your photos in albums. (Optional)\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After you have properly organized your photos, decide if you would like to have some photos easily accessible in albums. Many people opt to keep photo albums as they are easy to view and share with guests.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Digitize your printed photographs. (Optional)\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Go a step further in your photograph preservation by saving your images digitally. Digitizing photographs is not only a great way to save them from damage and loss, it makes them easier to share with family and friends. This can be a time-consuming process, but there are many photo scanning services available that can take physical photos and digitize them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Organize your negatives.\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now is the time to address the pile of negatives. The rule of thumb is to keep negatives as flat as possible, preferably using negative storage sheets, which are specially made to keep them flat and protected. For ease of sorting, you can write on the sheets to label them clearly. Place your labeled negatives in a photo storage box to avoid damage.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Maintain an organized routine\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After you’ve gone through the mammoth task of organizing loose photos, create a habit of staying organized. Label your photos as soon as they are printed, including the date, location, subjects and any other relevant information. Add them to the labeled photo storage boxes or photo album.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Organizing your printed photos and negatives can be time consuming, but it is a worthwhile endeavor. When your photos are labeled clearly and placed neatly in photo albums, you will be more likely to share them with friends and family — and not just on social media. A family gathering in which stories are shared is made much richer when a photo album can be retrieved to illustrate the story. Best of all, when photos are stored safely, your family can enjoy them for years to come.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Years of family outings, birthday parties, school events and other photograph-worthy moments can amount to innumerable boxes of printed photographs and negatives. It can be overwhelming to think about organizing hundreds or even thousands of photos that you’ve left to “take care of later.” Instead of putting it off once again, start with a plan. […]\u003C/p>\n","2017-01-24T17:11:35",[192,193,196],{"name":179,"slug":180},{"name":194,"slug":195},"Photography","photography",{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":198,"label":199},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FrameDestination-Blog-Organize-001-1.jpg","How to organize photos",{"id":201,"title":202,"uri":203,"content":204,"excerpt":205,"date":206,"categories":207,"image":209},"cG9zdDoyMzE0","How to Prevent Photos From Turning Yellow Overtime","/storage/how-to-store-photos-without-them-turning-yellow","\n\u003Cp>If you’ve ever seen an old photo, you’ve likely noticed the distinct yellow tinge to the print. That’s not necessarily part of the old print making process; the discoloration could be a result of the way the photo was displayed or stored over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photos and other artwork can become discolored overtime due to sun exposure, but also because of acid in the printing, framing and storage materials. This discoloration often takes on a yellow or brown look synonymous with “old” photos. In our previous blog post, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/what-kind-of-picture-frame-prevents-yellowing\">\u003Cem>What Kind of Picture Frame Prevents Yellowing\u003C/em>\u003C/a>, we discuss the reason discoloration happens and how to properly display your images to prevent yellowing. But what if you want to store, instead of display, your photos?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Storing Photos in a Photo Album\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photo albums are the perfect way to store photos while still keeping them accessible for viewing. To protect photos in a photo album from becoming discolored, it’s important to choose the right photo album and mounting materials.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Be sure you choose a photo album that has acid-free or preservation-quality pages. Regular paper or even cotton pages contain wood pulp (lignin) that can become acidic overtime. Opting for an album with treated pages ensure this won’t happen.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The pages alone are not enough to protect your photos, however. You also need to use archival quality mounting materials. Whether you prefer sticky photo tabs that mount behind the print or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-supplies/photo-mounting-supplies/photo-corners-strips.html\">photo corners\u003C/a> that hold the print in place, be sure you purchase a product that says “acid-free,” “archival,” “preservation,” or “museum-quality.” Lineco is a popular manufacturer of archival-quality art and photo mounting supplies.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To take protection to the next level, you can slide each photo into an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/protective-crystal-clear-bags.html\">acid-free clear bag\u003C/a> before putting it into the photo album or place a piece of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/s/30-x-40-acid-free-tissue-12-pack.html\">acid-free tissue paper\u003C/a> between each page. If the tissue paper is disturbed when you view the album, take a moment to ensure all the sheets are in the proper place before putting the album away.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Photos stored in albums are exposed to less light (another trigger for discoloration), but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to the harmful effects of naturally occurring acid. That’s why it’s important to pay careful attention to the supplies you use. Choosing the right supplies will help preserve your memories for years to come.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Storing Photos in a Box\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Many of us are guilty of storing old family photos in shoe boxes. Even “photo storage boxes” sold at craft stores are often simply decorative cardboard boxes. Just like all non-archival paper, this cardboard is prone to producing photo-farming acid over time.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>To better protect your photos and prevent yellowing, store them in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/prod/c/archival-photo-storage-box-acid-free.html\">museum-quality storage box\u003C/a>. The archival storage boxes carried by Frame Destination are made of acid-free buffered board and have metal corners (rather than glued corners) to ensure adhesives don’t harm the photos or any other art or paper collectibles you’re storing. These boxes are available in a variety of sizes to help your properly store all your photos and prints.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Before packing away your prints, take photos out of any paper envelopes they’re in and place them between sheets of acid-free tissue paper or in acid-free plastic sleeves for further protection.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you inherit or come across family photo collections or photo albums, take the time to move them to a new album or storage box to ensure they aren’t damaged further. Archival-quality photo mounting and storage supplies aren’t expensive, but can help preserve your precious memories and photo collections overtime – without the unsightly yellowing.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>If you’ve ever seen an old photo, you’ve likely noticed the distinct yellow tinge to the print. That’s not necessarily part of the old print making process; the discoloration could be a result of the way the photo was displayed or stored over time. Photos and other artwork can become discolored overtime due to sun […]\u003C/p>\n","2016-09-29T05:07:07",[208],{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":210,"label":211},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Frame-Destination-Storing-Photos-with-Yellowing.jpg","Frame Destination - Storing Photos with Yellowing",{"id":213,"title":214,"uri":215,"content":216,"excerpt":217,"date":218,"categories":219,"image":223},"cG9zdDoxMzE5","How to Protect and Preserve Your Digital Prints","/storage/how-to-protect-and-preserve-your-digital-prints","\n\u003Cp>When you spend a significant amount of time and money on a beautiful digital photograph for your home or office, you want to be able to enjoy it for a while. Unfortunately, a variety of factors can affect your digital prints and distort the way they look over time. But take heart, because there’s hope for making your portraits last longer.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Permanence Institute\u003C/a>, a leading nonprofit committed to preserving images, did a scientific research study called the \u003Ca href=\"http://www.dp3project.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DP3 Project\u003C/a> that resulted in recommendations on how to preserve photos. Thanks to the research, we were able to put together some helpful tips for storing and handling your images.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decay and Its Effects\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Depending on the type of print you have, there are different factors that can cause the decay of your digital prints. Heat, moisture, and air pollutants are the usual suspects. If you’re not sure if your photo is suffering from decay, here are some signs to look for:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Fading\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Yellowing\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Ink bleeding\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Cracking of the paper layers\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can help lessen the effects of decay by controlling the temperature, humidity and air quality of the room where your photos are stored.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storing Your Photos at the Right Temperature\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Temperature and humidity affect the rate of aging for digital prints. Properly storing your photos at the right temperature and humidity can help preserve your photos. IPI recommends the following temperature and humidity ranges for different types of digital prints:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Dye Sublimation: Maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius/68 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-50 percent humidity\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Digital Electrophotography: Maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius/68 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-50 percent humidity\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Inkjet (dye and pigment): Maximum temperature of four degrees Celsius/39 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-50 percent humidity\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Chromogenic color photos: Maximum temperature of four degrees Celsius/39 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-50 percent humidity\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Black-and-white photos: Maximum temperature of 12 degrees Celsius/53 degrees Fahrenheit and 30-50 percent humidity\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Photos from Air Pollution\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pollution from several sources can affect the quality of your photos. It can come from the storage area, the housing and framing products in your home, nearby materials, and from the photo itself. Various gases in the air can cause the damage as well. Ozone and nitrogen dioxide may cause yellowing of the phots and bleeding for inkjet prints.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handling Best Practices\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The main issues that occur when handling photos are colorant scratching, scuffing and smearing, and surface cracking. In order to prevent these effects, use the following precautions when handling your photos:\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Wear Gloves. Always use gloves when you touch your digital photos. Nitrile gloves are recommended, as they fit better and won’t snag your photos.\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Use support devices\u003C/li>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>Don’t stack or roll your photos\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Take these steps and save yourself the headache of replacing or throwing away damaged digital photos. By taking the necessary care, you can extend the life of your digital prints and be able to enjoy them for years to come. For more information on how to protect your digital photos from decay and deterioration, visit the full IPI Guide to Preservation of Digitally-Printed Photographs.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>When you spend a significant amount of time and money on a beautiful digital photograph for your home or office, you want to be able to enjoy it for a while. Unfortunately, a variety of factors can affect your digital prints and distort the way they look over time. But take heart, because there’s hope […]\u003C/p>\n","2014-12-22T10:20:30",[220,221,222],{"name":194,"slug":195},{"name":151,"slug":152},{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":224,"label":169},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/frame-blog-post.jpg",{"id":226,"title":227,"uri":228,"content":229,"excerpt":230,"date":231,"categories":232,"image":238},"cG9zdDoxMDM1","CD and DVD Archiving: Quick Care and Handling Guide","/storage/cd-dvd-archiving-care-and-handling-guide","\u003Cp>For nearly two decades, CDs have been a medium of choice for archiving computer data, and they were later joined by DVDs. Anyone who has suffered from data loss knows how important it is to back up computer files – especially photograph collections. As a photo storage option, burning photo files onto a CD or DVD is fast, simple, and secure.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Pictures stored on disc aren’t prone to loss if your computer crashes, and they can’t be accessed by hacking your computer or online accounts. But CD archiving and DVD archiving have their own potential issues, which need to be addressed in order to maintain a safe archival collection of your photo files for many years.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Potential CD Archival Problems\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Although CDs and DVDs are very familiar and seem to be quite durable, the discs are actually fairly delicate things. The layer of a disc that holds the data is a thin layer of either aluminum or gold under a layer of protective lacquer. The protective layer is necessary for several reasons, but one of them is potential oxidation from air touching the data recording layer. If the aluminum in a disc oxidizes, the data stored at that location is lost.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Other issues can also plague CDs and DVDs. Physical damage can erase data on either side. The top side of a CD is actually more sensitive to damage than the “shiny” side on which the data is written, therefore damage on either side of a CD can ruin your data. Other environmental factors can also affect the materials in a CD or DVD, including the jewel cases in which the discs are most often stored. Plastic jewel cases may \"outgas\" harmful material, which can damage a disc.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Any of these types of damage can lead to \"CD rot,\" a condition where CDs become unreadable. No CD has an indefinite shelf life. The \"normal\" lifespan of a CD or DVD is considered to be between two and 20 years. Protecting discs properly can extend their life and preserve the data written on them, which is especially important if the data is irreplaceable, such as a family's entire collection of special photographic memories.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Protecting CDs and DVDs\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>To protect and extend the life of an archival CD or archival DVD, proper storage and handling is key. Jewel cases should be replaced with binders containing disc storage pouches, which both saves storage space and prevents damage from outgassing.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Archival discs can be protected by storing them with anti-corrosive inserts. These inserts prevent oxidation by keeping air away from discs to prevent oxidation of the metal layer. You can invest in archival quality storage pouches, which include these protective inserts, or you can get adhesive anti-corrosive inserts to attach to jewel cases. Archival quality inserts can extend the life of a CD or DVD many years past its normal lifespan.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Correct handling of CDs and DVDs is also important to prevent corrosion and other damage. Discs should only be handled by the outer edges or the center hole. Avoid touching either surface of the disc and keep both sides of the disc clean. This protects the disc – and your computer equipment – from getting accidental dust or dirt inside.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Only open cases or pull discs from pouches when you want to use the discs and return discs to their protective cases as soon as you’re finished with them. Keep CDs and DVDs out of UV light to prevent damage and store them upright rather than horizontally. Gold discs are also less prone to oxidative damage than silver aluminum ones.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>For nearly two decades, CDs have been a medium of choice for archiving computer data, and they were later joined by DVDs. Anyone who has suffered from data loss knows how important it is to back up computer files – especially photograph collections. As a photo storage option, burning photo files onto a CD or […]\u003C/p>\n","2014-02-21T09:30:56",[233,236,237],{"name":234,"slug":235},"Accessories","accessories",{"name":151,"slug":152},{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":239,"label":240},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cd-and-dvd-archival-and-storage.jpg","cd and dvd archival and storage",{"id":242,"title":243,"uri":244,"content":245,"excerpt":246,"date":247,"categories":248,"image":251},"cG9zdDo4MDc=","Archival Photo Corners","/storage/archival-photo-corners","\u003Cp>Many of us think of \u003Cstrong>photo corners\u003C/strong> like the ones in the photo albums our grandmother had. Beautifully constructed with thick black paper and black photo corners, these were designed to house a multitude of memories while adding an extra touch to help showcase the entire collection. As times have changed, so has our approach and knowledge of the proper care for photographs. Today’s \u003Cem>photo corners\u003C/em> are not those of yesteryear; these are now mostly built for archival use and rely on a clean, minimalist design to help hold your pictures in place.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Alternative attempts at fastening photos down can be quite damaging. Some try to use spray adhesive for the simplicity of the process, but harsh chemicals can quickly damage pictures by interacting with the substances used to process your photos. In order to maintain the integrity of their photographs, most photographers utilize archival polypropylene photo mounting corners. Polypropylene \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/photo-corners-strips.html\">acid free photo corners\u003C/a> will not harm your pictures. An added benefit of the self-adhesive backing is that while they remain firmly in place, there is no added distraction from the art and display of the photographic work.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/photo-corners-strips.html\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-post-807 wp-image-808\" src=\"/frame_blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lineco-polypropeline-photo-corners-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Lineco-polypropeline-photo-corners\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>Frame Destination offers photo corners that are crystal clear to allow for full viewing of your images. Multiple sizes are available to fit your mounting needs and come with 100 to 500 per box. The best part is that our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/framing-accessories/photo-mounting-supplies/photo-corners-strips.html\">Lineco adhesive photo corners\u003C/a> have all passed the Photo Activity Test. The Photographic Activity Test (PAT) was created by the Image Permanence Institute of America to test the quality of picture storage materials.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Whether you are constructing family photo albums or scrapbooking your memories with pictures, archival grade \u003Cem>photo corners\u003C/em> will help protect your photos. The clear corners will not clash with your photographic design and you can rest assured that the photo corners will not yellow over time or circumstance. Our line of photo corners are high-quality yet affordable. Ordering online through Frame Destination is a simple process.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>If your hobby is photography, a visit to \u003Cstrong>Frame Destination\u003C/strong> is well worth your time. Frame Destination is the photographers supply stop for a wide array of photo framing supplies including as print weights, hanging kits, cleaning supplies and a full line of storage materials. We offer complete ready frames or made to order through our step-by-step custom frame process. Artists agree, Frame Destination is the perfect online store for the professional or hobby photographer.  Order your customized picture frame online today and discover how easy it is to perfectly showcase your work.\u003C/p>\n","\u003Cp>Many of us think of photo corners like the ones in the photo albums our grandmother had. Beautifully constructed with thick black paper and black photo corners, these were designed to house a multitude of memories while adding an extra touch to help showcase the entire collection. As times have changed, so has our approach […]\u003C/p>\n","2013-05-08T16:21:30",[249,250],{"name":234,"slug":235},{"name":140,"slug":154},{"url":252,"label":243},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/FD-BlogHero_IMG-archival-generic-1.png",{"id":254,"title":255,"uri":256,"content":257,"excerpt":258,"date":259,"categories":260},"cG9zdDozOA==","CD/DVD Care, Handling, & Storage","/storage/cddvd-care-handling-storage-2","\u003Cp>From the National Institute of Standards and Technology's special publication of the care and handling of Cds and DVDs\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Quick Reference Guide for Care and Handling\u003C/h2>\n\u003Ch3>Do:\u003C/h3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Handle discs by the outer edge or the center hole.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Use a non solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Keep dirt or other foreign matter from the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Return discs to storage cases immediately after use.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Leave discs in their packaging (or cases) to minimize the effects of environmental changes.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Open a recordable disc package only when you are ready to record data on that disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Store in a cool, dry, dark environment in which the air is clean.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Remove dirt, foreign material, fingerprints, smudges, and liquids by wiping with a clean cotton fabric in a straight line from the center of the disc toward the outer edge.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Use CD/DVD cleaning detergent, isopropyl alcohol or methanol to remove stubborn dirt or material.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Check the disc surface before recording.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch3>Do not:\u003C/h3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Touch the surface of the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Bend the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Use adhesive labels.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Store discs horizontally for a long time (years).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Open a recordable optical disc package if you are not ready to record.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Expose discs to extreme heat or high humidity.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Expose discs to extreme rapid temperature or humidity changes.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Expose recordable discs to prolonged sunlight or other sources of UV light.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Write or mark in the data area of the disc (area where the laser \"reads\").\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Clean in a circular direction around the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n\u003Ch3>For CDs especially do not:\u003C/h3>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>Scratch the label side of a CD.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Use a pen, pencil, or fine tip marker to write on the disc.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Write on the disc with markers that contain solvents.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Try to peel off or re-position a label.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ol>\n","\u003Cp>From the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s special publication of the care and handling of Cds and DVDs Quick Reference Guide for Care and Handling Do: Handle discs by the outer edge or the center hole. Use a non solvent-based felt-tip permanent marker to mark the label side of the disc. Keep dirt or […]\u003C/p>\n","2007-08-19T02:52:00",[261,262],{"name":234,"slug":235},{"name":140,"slug":154}]