Organizing Your Print Photos – Getting Started
Most of us have sizable collections of prints and memorabilia taking up space in our closets and storage rooms. Bringing them out of hiding and into our lives can seem like nothing more than a pipe dream. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this 3-part series, you’ll learn the basics of getting started, selecting the best photos and ways to secure them.
Step One – Gather your photos.
With everything gathered and in the same place, you’ll be able to see what you’re working with. Include the loose prints and the ones you have in albums. You likely have some artwork or memorabilia that are precious to you so include those as well.
Don’t worry if your collection isn’t neatly organized because with this system yours CAN be!!
Step Two – Set up your work space.

You’ll need a work area so that you can spread out your collection to review and select your best ones. A large table or work surface works best.
Chairs can be useful if you need to spread out!
Pick a room that’s out of the way so you won’t have to worry about encroaching into the family activities! If you have a large collection it might be easiest (and less overwhelming) to work with a portion of it at a time.
Step Three – Supplies are Key

You’ll need some sorting boxes, some index cards, sticky notes (Post-its work great) to use as tab, a pencil to write on the tabs and a photo safe pen/pencil for storytelling. These will be used to label and record information on your photos.
Are you feeling empowered and ready to go? You are ready to begin the next step – Selecting your Favorite Photos. If this sounds overwhelming, you might need some coaching to take the leap. Send me an email to schedule a 30 minute consultation. We can create a plan for you that will help to get things started.