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Good Old Albumen! A Look into Albumen Prints and Their Impact on Photo History

Albumen prints were game-changers for 19th century photographers. Learn about the albumen print…

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Toss or Keep? An Argument to Keep Slides & Negatives

It is tempting to digitize something and throw the original away. We argue that you should digitize…

This is a photo of a set of a sticky album pages in a binder.

Common Photo Damage: Sticky Photo Albums

Sticky photo albums, also known as magnetic albums, are full of lethal toxins primed to destroy…

What is Gold Leaf Framing?

Gold leaf framing is a decorative technique in custom framing. What makes this process so unique?…

Are Photos Recyclable?

The short answer is "no." The longer answer is a little more involved. Learn more about photo…

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What is Post-Mortem Photography?

Post-mortem photography allowed family members to capture an image memorializing their deceased…

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Custom-Framing Wedding Gifts: Be Anti-Gravy Boat

Custom-framing wedding gifts are memorable and will be cherished forever. We have a few ideas to…

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Share the Photo Wealth with Photo Estate Planning

What is photo estate planning? Learn how to share your photo wealth and grab some organizational…

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