Photo Savers / Story Keepers
Our Photo Savers / Story Keepers workshop will
teach you how to
create an organized family archive that is sheltered from
the ravages of time.
Join us and you will learn how to:
1. Extend the life of your treasured
family photographs
...and stop worrying about whether you're taking
good care of them or not.
2. Organize your photos so you can
find a specific photograph in minutes
...without tearing apart your closet or
attic! And, don't worry -- I'm not gonna
tell you to mark each and every single photo on the back. If that was the kind
of advice I gave out, they'd never call me "The Practical Archivist."
3. Record the stories behind your
photographs
...write them down before they are lost forever.
Not only will you have a chance to reflect on your life, you will make your
collection even more precious to future generations.
The good news is, it's not complicated. It's just that not many people know or understand what archivists do and how simple it really is...
Photo Savers / Story Keepers
Join
Sally Jacobs, The Practical Archivist for an afternoon and get all the
information, tips, and tools you need to organize your photos and
record the stories behind them before they are forgotten. This half-day
workshop covers all the basics of organizing and archiving your
photographs, based on the system Sally created for her own family
photographs. Learn how to protect your one-of-a-kind treasures from the
ravages of time.
Photo Savers - Lose the shoebox.
You will learn -- step-by-step -- how to organize and archive your photographic prints, from "what to keep" to "how to keep." First
we will tackle the problem of photos in chaos and how to get control of
your collection. Then we will move onto real-world storage
techniques and safe handling practices that will extend the life of
your treasures. These are simple techniques designed with family
collections in mind, and none of them will break the bank.
Story Keepers – Get it in writing.
Everyone knows the popular
saying "a photograph is worth 1,000 words." But just imagine how much
more valuable your inherited photographs would be if your grandmother wrote
down her fondest memories and favorite stories about the people, places and
events that were dear to her.
First,
you will learn a simple method for organizing your memories so the
details will NEVER be lost to time. Then, learn how to write brief but
compelling essays about your treasured photographs. This technique is
designed specifically for folks who hate to write. Lose your fear of
writing while you get in touch with your past in a supportive workshop
environment.
Be sure to bring:
Copies of at least five individual photographs. Pictures can be modern
or antique, but they should be ones that have a high sentimental value.
It's OK to bring an entire album, but you’ll have to put original
photographs away before I’ll let you eat or drink anything. (Archival Police!)
