This month Susan and Allison discuss their favorite photo-related gifts. We cover our favorite tech and non-tech gifts and promise there is something in here for everyone on your list! And perhaps a little something for you too...? This episode has a bit of show and tell (including a mouse pad photo of Allison's pup), so be sure to check it out on our YouTube channel.

This month is all about where to store your photos that aren’t memories - photos of your license, passport, health insurance and more. We discuss an alternative, safe spot for keeping these accessible, shareable, and protected with Nat from Trustworthy, an app built for just this purpose. If you really want to keep these in your photo collection we also discuss some ways to do this more securely.

This month we talk about the all-important first step to getting your photos under control - consolidation of your sources and understanding their flow from and between all of your devices and systems. We are joined by Caroline Guntur of The Swedish Organizer who reminds us that just like no architect would build a house without a blueprint, you need to do the same with your photos.

This month is all about sorting and organizing your printed photos. We welcome Rhoda Gordon of Sunflower Photo Solutions and Dig Your Photos to walk us through her top tips for finally getting those boxes of printed photos under control. And bonus, you can head on over to our YouTube channel where you can see Rhoda’s genius Dig Your Photos box to help you get your project done.

This month we welcome John Spear of The Picture Organizer to discuss all things scanning. We talk about different scanning methods ranging from your phone, to batch scanners, to flatbeds and finally camera and determining which is the best for your project. We get a bit techie on this one (PPI, DPI, resolution and more) but we also take a segue to talk about visiting Disney because, well, why not? We also tackle some listener questions at the end.

This month is all about curating photos. Have you wondered how someone else could possibly curate and cull your photo collection? We welcome Haleh Shoa of Picturli to explain how she determines what to keep and what to toss in client collections, and some tips and tricks that you can apply to cull your own photo collection.

This month is all about streaming videos! We welcome Robert Marks of Projector to discuss his unique way of streaming those old family videos - and new ones too - to your tv. If you can use a remote, you can stream your home movies just like Netflix with his app. We also answer a listener question about creating digital photo flip books.


This month is all about Apple Photos! We welcome Paul Einarsen of Bluewater Imaging to discuss his time at the Apple Genius Bar, his favorite Apple Photos features, proper use of iCloud and Time Machine to keep your photos safe and secure, and his views on where photo management - for both consumers and professionals - is going.

This month we recorded live from RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world, hosted in Salt Lake City, Utah. We interview a variety of speakers and vendors from the conference floor and also answer a listener question about scanning and preserving scrapbook albums.

This month is all about photo books! We welcome Lida Bunting of Znimka Creations to discuss tips and tricks related to photo book creation, such as how to choose and keep track of photos, tools to use in making books, design ideas and other helpful tidbits. We also tackle a listener question about the costs associated with storing a digital photo library.

Jill Yesko Diana of Discover Organizing. In this wide-ranging episode we discuss declutterring and downsizing not just your photos but your home and belongings. We have tips for you if you are going through this yourself, and strategies if you are a professional organizer who helps others. As a bonus this month, Jill has shared with us her strangest photo!

Heather Nickerson, a former CIA privacy and security expert and current CEO and co-founder of Artifcts. We discuss a unique way to safely and privately gather and preserve the stories and memories behind the stuff we keep and how doing this can be used to share with family, share with insurance in case of disaster, and actually improve your brain health.

How to save your photos from natural disasters with our guest Kathy Stone, an expert in this area. Tornados, hurricanes and floods all present unique challenges for your photos, but more can be saved than you might think. Before you think all is lost, listen in for tips and tricks to both future proof your memories to keep them safe and how to recover them after the worst happens.

Organizing and backing up digital photos and videos. We are joined by Cheryl DiFrank of My Memory File and talk about organizing digital photos, backing up digital photos, and some of the tricks and tools of the trade.

In episode 4 we discuss the very important topic of legacy and preserving memories in the face of death. We are joined by special guest Sharon Wunder, a photo organizer with first-hand knowledge on this topic and great suggestions to help with this difficult process.

Google’s latest change in their account policy regarding inactive accounts, Save Your Photos Month, guest Marci Brennan, discussing her work with the historic Bettmann archive, how to connect stories with the physical photos, and tips on winnowing down your photo collection.

Join me and Susan Wolak for the inaugural episode of the Inside Photo Organizing Podcast featuring our first guest, Guest Cathi Nelson.