Chaos to Memories

Backups are essential to keeping your memories safe, but it’s not a set-it-and-forget it sort of thing. To ensure reliable backups, you need to check them regularly for three things:

• Are your backups working as expected?

• Have you run out of space?

• Does your backup drive still work?

Reliable backups require regular check-ups and maintenance to ensure everything’s working as expected. Check out my new blog post below to read more about safe backup practices!

https://chaostomemories.com/common-mistake-not-checking-backups/

I collect all kinds of cameras and enjoy everything from the nostalgia of shooting with these cameras to the creative product design over the decades. At Chaos to Memories we’re all about preserving and sharing memories, so one of my favorite cameras in my collection is this Kodak Autographic camera from around 1916. It might not look all that unique, but it includes a special feature for preserving memories!

What makes this camera really special is that it used autographic film and included a small metal stylus. Photographers could open a small door on the back of the camera and use the stylus to record the date and subject of the photograph on this special film. When the print was made, the handwritten notes would appear on the edge of the print.

To learn more about the Kodak Autographic camera, check out my recent blog post here:
https://chaostomemories.com/autographic-camera-the-original-metadata/

We are offering special drop-off hours THIS WEEK ONLY! If you have any questions for our team or items you'd like a free estimate on, come by this Thursday 6/4 from 5pm-8pm or this Saturday 6/6 from 10am-2pm.

Our studio is located right in the heart of Downtown Wheaton at 122 N. Hale Street, and we'd love to meet you this week!

We just completed a large Family Photo Archive project! Over the last year and through multiple stages our team completed 40,650 photo scans and 271 video conversions for this family. We love the process of piecing together a huge “puzzle” and it was satisfying to wrap up this project.

Swipe to see what the project looked like before we worked our magic! If you or a family member have something similar, come on by our studio for a free estimate.

We have an amazing staff at Chaos to Memories that cares about our clients, does excellent work, and is a joy to work with! If you've ever stopped in our studio you probably recognize a few faces here. We'd love to say hi and help answer any questions you have about what we do!

Our studio hours are M-F 11am-5pm and we're open for appointments on Saturdays.

You Can't Organize Your Own Photos!

People love taking photos, but most people never take the time to organize and enjoy their memories. At Chaos to Memories, we organize millions of photos every year for our clients and we hear the same things. Organized Family Photo Archives is something we all want, but not something we want to do ourselves. That's where we can help!

Read my new blog post to find out my top 5 reasons for why you can't organize your own photos:
https://chaostomemories.com/organize-your-photos/

The Chaos to Memories Studio is located in the heart of Downtown Wheaton, right on Hale Street. During the summer, the city of Wheaton puts up tents all along Hale Street for patrons of the numerous restaurants and businesses on the block. Because the street is closed, there are a few extra steps needed to get to our studio, but we're ready to help you! If you let us know, we're happy to meet you to make transporting your project a little easier.

Take a walk, enjoy lunch under the tents, at some of our neighboring stores, and stop in to say hi to us this summer!

We think graduation season is the perfect time to offer a great deal on great online courses. But don't just take it from us, swipe to see testimonials from real students! If you're ready to invest in your skills then it's the perfect time to sign up.

Use code GRAD20 through May 17th to save 20% off expert photo organizing courses.