photo solutions

Getting Started: Photo Storage

"Archival" doesn't always mean safe for photos. Learn about choosing the right photo storage,…

genealogy research

Beyond Ancestry Sites: Tips for the Beginner Genealogy Researcher

Interested in genealogy research? Read our tips about goals, organization, where to look, and more…

glass negatives

What Are Glass Negatives?

Glass negatives paved the way for faster reproductions, photography methods, and technology. Learn…

bad framing

How to Recognize Bad Framing

Understanding the difference between a good framing job and a bad framing job is one of the first…

crayon portrait

Piecing a Portrait Together: Using a Cabinet Card and Crayon Portrait for Restoration

Our client asked us to restore a crayon portrait mounted to lead. Using the original cabinet card,…

family walls

Family Walls: Turn Your Family Photos into an Art Gallery

Your family is your greatest work of art, so put it on display. Learn about family walls, how to…

daguerreotypes

Daguerreotypes: The Unicorn of Photography

Daguerreotypes are a rare and fragile format of photography. Learn about daguerreotypes, tips for…

military tintype

Preserving Military History: A Company of Tintypes

The Maryland Museum of Military History asked us to restore tintypes of a Civil War company. Learn…

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