Stability & Aesthetics: A Look into Photo Toners

Photo toning is a valuable and important creative tool in the darkroom. Learn more about photo…

This is a metal button photo that is cracked and curled.

The Power of Photo Restoration: Why it Matters and How to Think about Your Photos

Photo restoration has been around since the early days of photography. Learn more about photo…

This is a portrait of a woman (an albumen print).

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…

keep slides and negatives

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…

post-mortem photography

What is Post-Mortem Photography?

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

Privacy Preference Center