This personal memoir delves into the journey of scanning and preserving thousands of family slide photos. The author shares lessons learned and practical tips on capturing memorable family snapshots. The project involved scanning and organizing between 8,000 to 10,000 slides using a Canon CanoScan 9000F scanner. The author emphasizes the importance of labeling photos with dates and locations for future generations. Surprising insights include the emphasis on candid, active family moments over staged formal pictures, and the significance of including the photographer in photos. Ultimately, the author stresses the importance of capturing daily life to preserve memories for future generations.
https://estherschindler.medium.com/the-old-family-photos-project-lessons-in-creating-family-photos-that-people-want-to-keep-ea3909129943