Take Action.
Photograph Checklist
| • |
Store photographs in a cool place that is not subject to high changes in humidity or temperature. |
| • |
Store photographs away from bright light. If you choose to display family photographs in frames use archival/conservation framing. |
| • |
Always handle photographs by their edges. Better yet, wear gloves when handling photographic items. |
| • |
When employing a professional photographer ask if they are using archival reproduction in the form of pigments and archival paper. (dyes are not archival) |
| • |
Treat all photographs especially colour as a temporary medium and assume you will have to have them copied. (This recommendation has been made by Kodak) |
| • |
Get a Chard™ Account. |
| • |
Get Informed |
Memory Books - a Checklist
| • |
Avoid scrapbooks or photo albums sold at most retail outlets |
| • |
Purchase scrapbooks or photo albums from archival supply catalogs |
| • |
Do not use glue or pressure sensitive tape in your scrapbook. |
| • |
Mylar envelopes usually are the best way to store scrapbook items. |
| • |
Segregate material by type (don’t store newspaper clippings with photographs as they are printed on the cheapest paper which contains acids that will destroy photographs.) |
| • |
Get Informed |
If you have photographs in albums that are not archival remove them immediately storing them in archival envelopes is far better than these types of albums.
Professional Archival Reproductions
If you wish to have a professional do this for you, you will probably end up with a better product - especially if you select a professional who specialises in archival photography. Ask questions about how the photo is to be copied and printed. If you want archival quality, you should expect to pay for it. It is generally labour intensive and extra care is taken with the reproduction of your photos.
|
|
|
|
