RootsTech 2017 In case you were unaware, RootsTech 2017- the largest family history conference in the world – was last week (Feb. 8-11). Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll have some in-depth posts about new and improved ways to capture and preserve personal and family stories and narratives. In the meantime, here’s the high level overview …
Not too long ago, Hilarie was asked how the FamilySearch Memories app compared to Google Photos for photo storage. The person she was talking to said she wasn’t terribly familiar with either, but from what she did know, they sounded like similar, possibly competing products. We promised to look into it and find out. So here …
Family Search Memories vs. Google Photos. Is it even a competition? Read More »
In late 2016, Google released a new app for both Android and iOS called PhotoScan. What problem does PhotoScan solve? Can you answer yes to any of these? I have multiple photo albums. (at least with this one, there is implied organization) I have multiple boxes of photos. I have a hard time sorting, finding …
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Fourth in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 5 (Curating kids’ artwork) Working on your family or personal history means accumulating old photographs. Digitizing them is a great way to preserve and keep …
Third in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5 (Curating kids artwork) Last year, Save Family Photos shared a guest blog post that Hilarie wrote there. …
Second in a series of posts to help you organize your family memories… Part 1 (7 steps to manage your photos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5 (Curating kids artwork) How many family videos do you have? I remember watching a movie a few months ago (I don’t …
First in a series of posts to help you organize and manage your family memories… Part 2 (4 steps for curating home videos) Part 3 (Saving voicemail) Part 4 (4 steps for digitizing old photos) Part 5 (Curating kids artwork) Let’s start with some questions. Be honest, and don’t feel too guilty if you answer …
If you’re reading this, you most likely feel a desire to write your personal history (or have a close family member that you wish would write theirs) but feel slightly overwhelmed. “Slightly” might also be the wrong word to use. Where do you start, and what do you do? Those are big and important, yet …
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There is no question that when documenting a personal or family history, photos should be taken often and viewed frequently. We’ve all heard the old saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” It’s true. The memories and emotions that come flooding back when we look at old photos are powerful. But I recently realized it’s …
There are so many wise, articulate voices providing compelling reasons, tips and tools for telling your tale. Check out what Rachel LaCour Niesen of Save Family Photos and Joshua Taylor have to stay about how to capture the histories and stories of your family today. Follow their advice… make sure you record and share your legacy, …
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