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3 Creative Ways to Use Photo Prints

By Abby Schreiber

It's just a photo print, right? Wrong. You can do so much with your Photo Prints!

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Fragile Photos: How You Can Pack Them and How We Handle Them

By Kirk Schuchardt

As someone who works in the FOREVER digitization center, I thought I would tell you how we handle fragile photos and what you can do to make sure that your fragile photos are secure during shipping.

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What's an HEIC File?

By FOREVER

HEIC, which is Apple's version of a "high-efficiency image format", compresses photos into smaller files without sacrificing quality, which a JPG tends to do.

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Ways to Organize Your Albums

By Abby Schreiber

There's no "right" way to organize Albums within your FOREVER Account...that being said, it can be hard to determine which way is "right" for you!

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Why is Tagging Useful?

By Abby Schreiber

Tagging is just one of the many ways you can organize within your FOREVER Account. But, why would you want to? What can you do with it?

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Unconventional Things to Save in Your FOREVER Account

By Abby Schreiber

Let's start fresh by keeping our most precious memories accessible, organized, and protected. Today, we're going to start with the basics. If you're feeling stuck...what can you put in your FOREVER Account?

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10 Tips For Taking Family Photos

By Kirk Schuchardt

All sorts of problems can pop up when you’re taking family photos: awkward poses, strained smiles, clashing outfits - this doesn't have to happen to you!

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Are Your Tapes Too Damaged?

By Abby Schreiber

When you're looking to pack up your FOREVER Box, you may be wondering what you should send in. Let's face it - likely, you haven't watched some of these tapes in years. Are they still any good? Here are a few ways to decide which tapes will produce the best digitization (and which won't!).

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Asking the Right Questions

By Abby Schreiber

Have you ever wanted to interview someone? Want to feel like a real documentarian? Here are some tips!

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Get Together & Gather Stories

By Katie Derby

The holidays are a great time to reconnect with family, recount old family stories, and take a stroll down memory lane.

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Monochrome vs Black & White

By Abby Schreiber

You may have heard these terms used interchangeably: “monochrome” and “black & white.” The truth is, they’re not synonyms!

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Magnets & Electronics

By Abby Schreiber

Why is it that magnets have such an adverse effect on electronics? Here’s a bit of an explanation.

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5 Tips for Shooting Portraits

By Abby Schreiber

You don't need tons of fancy gear to shoot a good photo - that much has become clear (especially with how advanced cameras on mobile devices have become)! But for some, taking a photo of a person rather than a landscape can feel intimidating.

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Context Over Clippings

By Katie Derby

From our FOREVER Family Research Team: Why newspaper clippings often don't portray the whole picture.

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Send the Right Message

By Abby Schreiber

Here are some helpful tips to make sure your holiday cards & gifts are typo-free!

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Setting up for Scrapbooking

By Abby Schreiber

So many FOREVER users love scrapbooking! But whether it's digital, traditional, or both, one thing remains the same - it can be hard to find the time. Here are a few tips on making time for the activity you love.

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Artisan Projects: From "Old" to "New"

By Sandy Stonebrook

Whatever the reason we originally create a keepsake, we turn to it again and again to enjoy the memories of that special time. But what happens when the project we created can no longer be purchased? How do we continue to share that gift with others or get another printed for ourselves?

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Preparing for Back-to-School with FOREVER

By Abby Schreiber

For many North Americans and those of us on "this side" of the hemisphere, the first day of the school year is looming. For some, it's already happened! Here are some tips for staying prepared with FOREVER.

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Preparing Your Photo Albums

By FOREVER

It's so much easier it is to organize your photos when you've already done some "prep." Here are some tips!

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3 Tips for Photographing Babies

By Abby Schreiber

The fact that babies can't listen to directions yet may present a bit of a problem while trying to get them to pose. Here are some tips to help you out!