Preserve inherited photos before the boxes get split up, stored, or forgotten.

Make one manageable decision first

Start with the collection you have, even if the albums and boxes are mixed. Tell Dan whether your immediate goal is sharing with siblings, preserving album order, or preparing for a memorial.

Do not pull stuck photographs out of old albums. Album handling and extra-large collections are assessed individually. You will know the approach and cost before work begins.

Common estate projects

• Boxes of loose photos found in a basement, attic, closet, or storage unit.
• Albums that need to be preserved before they are divided among siblings.
• Slides and negatives from vacations, holidays, weddings, and family milestones.
• Memorial slideshow projects for services or celebration-of-life events.

A practical way to start

You do not have to solve the whole archive first. Text Dan a few photos of the boxes, albums, or shelves. He can suggest a first pass, such as scanning the best loose photos first, preserving album order, or separating a memorial slideshow from a larger archive.