Complement Your Wall Décor with the Perfect Frame!
Selecting the perfect picture frame can be overwhelming. With diverse finishes, materials, and display styles, it’s challenging to determine what will complement your home decor. Fortunately, we’re here to help. We’ve analyzed various photo frame types, highlighting their unique qualities and suggesting creative ways to showcase them. Your walls will be well taken care of.
Gallery Frame
Enhances your photography and creates a sophisticated and polished aesthetic. When designing a gallery wall, use more frames for an impactful look that ties the room together.
Floating Frame
Clear glass or acrylic frames give your print the illusion of floating on the wall. No need to add them to your photo collage. These styles of prints are statement pieces that are strong enough to stand on their own.
Framed Canvas Print
The slight float between the canvas and deep frame makes for a unique visual effect for portraits you’ll want to pass down for generations. Add to the center of any gallery wall and make it the main focal point.
Tabletop Frames
Infuse personality and special moments into your space using tabletop frames. Stagger these versatile pieces throughout your shelving or stand them side-by-side as a mini table display.
The built-in cameras in today’s mobile phones can take stunning photos and turn average shots into professional-looking images with the tap of a finger. Enjoy these quick tips for enhancing your mobile photography skills.
These tips specifically reference the iPhone built-in camera app. The Android camera app has similar features.
Bring the background closer to you.
Zoom in on while stepping back. The background will appear closer to the subject in the image.
Change your iPhone camera settings-
Turn on ‘Most Compatible‘ to reduce the file compression of your images, which will keep them sharper and crisper.
Turn on ‘HDR‘. This will ensure everything in your photo is evenly exposed, allowing you to see everything in your image.
Capture movement and find the perfect shot by using burst mode.
Press the shutter button and drag it to the left. This will activate burst mode. Once you capture all the movement, you will go in your camera roll > find the burst> and scroll through until you find your favorite shot.
Copy + Paste a subject out of an iPhone photo and into a message.
Simply hold your finger down on the subject you want to copy out > press copy > then paste in any message.
Remember to print!
Today’s mobile photos have very high image quality – meaning they make great-looking prints. Recent phone model cameras can produce print sizes 16×20″ and larger!
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Why You Should Consider Safety When Digitizing Memories
Digitizing memories have become increasingly popular, with many converting old family photos, home movies, and other precious memorabilia into digital formats. While this process can provide several benefits, such as making it easier to preserve and share memories, it is important to consider safety when digitizing memories.
Memories are precious, and the loss or damage of physical copies can be devastating. Digitizing memories can help protect against these risks, but it is important to ensure that your originals are kept safe during the process. Some companies will have you box up and ship out your photographs and heirlooms. Shipping originals can carry several risks, including; loss or damage, inaccurate handling, and delays. Older photos and memorabilia can be dry and brittle. Attempting to pack these into a box can cause damage to your originals. Packages travel through many locations and environments. The box can get wet or crushed, risking damage or loss of your precious memories.
You can avoid these risks by working with a local expert. We’re right here in your neighborhood, making it easy to drop off and pick up your memorabilia. This eliminates the hassle of packing and shipping your originals and worrying about loss or damage in transit. We will handle your precious memories with care and store them in a safe and secure environment during the scanning process.
Our lab is owned and operated by individuals who are passionate about photography and knowledgeable about scanning and archiving. We use professional equipment to ensure the highest quality scans from your originals. Our team has experience working with all types of photographs, negatives, slides, and documents. We know how to safely handle each type of material and achieve the best possible scan. Because you’re working directly with our team, we can handle any special requests, answer questions and offer guidance on your project. You can also avoid transit times and shipping delays, speeding up the overall turn-around time.
Once your memories are scanned, you’ll also want to ensure that the digital copies are kept safe. This may include making backup copies of files and storing them in a secure location, such as on an external hard drive or in cloud storage. Just ask for a second copy of your files on a USB or hard drive at the time of scanning to store separately or share with family or friends.
Get started digitizing your precious memories before they fade or become damaged. Our team is ready to help with personalized service, high-quality results, and peace of mind knowing that your originals are in good hands.
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Whether you’re just getting started with film photography or you’re a die-hard film shooter, we’re here to help. Film photography is a classic medium that allows you to slow down and take your time with each shot—capturing that moment on a physical piece of film, advancing the roll to the next frame, ready for the next image. Holding that roll of film in your hands, anticipating how it will come out, is exciting! Don’t trust your precious pictures to just anyone; we’re film processing professionals! We handle each roll with care, ensuring you receive properly developed film and professional-quality scans and prints.
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers!
What are the different types of film? Do you process all of these?
You can capture images on color C-41, B&W, or E6 slide film. C-41 and B&W will give you negatives, while E6 slide film will give you a positive image after processing. (And we can scan and print them too!) Oh, and single-use cameras as well!
Will I get my negatives back?
Of course! The negatives are your originals, and we want you to have them.
What sets you apart from the drug stores or mail-away film labs?
We don’t just order takers, we care about your film and the results after processing! We’ll coach you through the process and answer any questions you have before or after your rolls are dropped off. After development, every image is reviewed by a trained technician and color corrected to give you the best possible images from your film.
Can I still order prints or have my film digitized?
Absolutely! We allow you to customize your film order. Choose from high-quality prints, scans, or both! Only order what you need. Reprints and enlargements are easy too!
How should I store my film after it has been developed?
We recommend archival sleeves or plastic protective pages to keep your negatives and slides dust free. Always keep your film in a climate-controlled environment, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature changes. Attics and basements are a no-no.
Have additional questions? Stop by or give us a call! Our technicians have decades of experience with all types of film. We can answer your questions, tell you more about our process, and give you details about pricing and turn-around time.
HOW TO CREATE A DIY PHOTO GALLERY WALL
These simple steps create the perfect gallery wall on any staircase or wall.
First, decide what you want to hang. Photographs, existing artwork, printed graphics, etc. Second, print, enlarge or shrink those items to work in your space and with your display materials. Our expert team can help you with this!
PRO TIP: Use either matching frames or mix things up with an eclectic set of items. Either way, try to choose items that coordinate (not necessarily match) in color, style or design.
Next, arrange your collage components with a piece of butcher paper on the floor before hanging them. This will become your wall “template”. Start with the most prominent items and work the smaller pieces around them to find the perfect layout balance.
Once you’re happy with how things look on the floor, trace the pieces onto the paper, cut them out, and tape everything to the wall. This is the time to move anything around that doesn’t fit quite right.
Once you’re happy with the butcher paper template, it’s time to start hanging! Hammer your nails directly into the butcher paper placeholder to accurately position each piece. Then, remove the paper once you’re happy with the nail position (before you permanently hang your photo/framed pieces.
Gather your ideas and let’s get started!
Our creative crew is here to assist with projects like this. Whether it’s printing your imagery, making enlargements, retouching photos, selecting the right medium or having items custom framed – we’re ready to tackle your next gallery wall.
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How large can I print this phone image? Our expert team is here to help you share, preserve, enjoy and love your mobile images.
ANSWER: IT DEPENDS ON THE ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio is a term used to describe the ratio between the width and height of an image. When you are turning an image into a print, two things must be considered – the aspect ratio of the image and the aspect ratio of the print. When those don’t match up, you’ll likely need to crop the image to fit your final print project.
4:3 Mobile Phones
4:3 aspect ratio is most common for mobile devices. Mobile Print sizes that won’t require cropping: 3×4, 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24, 30×40
ASPECT RATIO GUIDE
Reference these common print sizes based on aspect ratio.
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Tips + Tricks for preserving the family history. Why should I protect my photos + home movies? Peace of mind. Aging photos and memorabilia are at risk for deterioration, misplacement, and destruction in their current state. Digitizing these treasures is like insurance in case of loss, theft, water damage, fire, and other environmental hazards.
Collect + Sort
Locate, gather and collect the photos you want to work with. Search in the obvious places, but also drawers, inside frames, or with other family members.
Sort your prints into piles based on the event, person/subject or whatever method makes sense to you.
Temporarily store each pile in a plastic bin or durable envelope. Label the container with the contents so you know exactly what is inside.
If you need professional assistance, let us know!
Digitize
Drop off your printed memorabilia to be scanned and digitized at our store.
A little while later – return to pick up your digital storage device (DVD, USB drive, external drive, etc.), which will contain each scanned/digitized image as a .jpg file. We can also digitally deliver your files.
Store a backup copy of the files in your preferred cloud storage platform.
Your memorabilia is cared for by our trained archiving experts, who will treat your materials with the utmost care.
Your items never leave our property or get shipped away.
All original items are returned to you after the process is complete.
Share + Enjoy
Order multiple copies of the new digital files for family members. Consider grandparents, parents, siblings, children, and extended family or friends.
Post images on social media and share through email!
Order prints, creative gifts, and photo books with your new images.
Use them in slideshows, family Zoom calls, and other digital formats.
If you’re de-cluttering or downsizing, pass on the physical memorabilia so you no longer need to store it.
Once your memorabilia is digitized, each family member can have their very own digital copy of the files – no matter where they live.
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Custom Framing + Wall Décor Pro Tips
/by Natalie GunnComplement Your Wall Décor with the Perfect Frame!
Selecting the perfect picture frame can be overwhelming. With diverse finishes, materials, and display styles, it’s challenging to determine what will complement your home decor. Fortunately, we’re here to help. We’ve analyzed various photo frame types, highlighting their unique qualities and suggesting creative ways to showcase them. Your walls will be well taken care of.
Gallery Frame
Enhances your photography and creates a sophisticated and polished aesthetic. When designing a gallery wall, use more frames for an impactful look that ties the room together.
Floating Frame
Clear glass or acrylic frames give your print the illusion of floating on the wall. No need to add them to your photo collage. These styles of prints are statement pieces that are strong enough to stand on their own.
Framed Canvas Print
The slight float between the canvas and deep frame makes for a unique visual effect for portraits you’ll want to pass down for generations. Add to the center of any gallery wall and make it the main focal point.
Tabletop Frames
Infuse personality and special moments into your space using tabletop frames. Stagger these versatile pieces throughout your shelving or stand them side-by-side as a mini table display.
How To Take Epic Mobile Photos
/by Natalie GunnThe built-in cameras in today’s mobile phones can take stunning photos and turn average shots into professional-looking images with the tap of a finger. Enjoy these quick tips for enhancing your mobile photography skills.
These tips specifically reference the iPhone built-in camera app. The Android camera app has similar features.
Bring the background closer to you.
Zoom in on while stepping back. The background will appear closer to the subject in the image.
Change your iPhone camera settings-
Turn on ‘Most Compatible‘ to reduce the file compression of your images, which will keep them sharper and crisper.
Turn on ‘HDR‘. This will ensure everything in your photo is evenly exposed, allowing you to see everything in your image.
Capture movement and find the perfect shot by using burst mode.
Press the shutter button and drag it to the left. This will activate burst mode. Once you capture all the movement, you will go in your camera roll > find the burst> and scroll through until you find your favorite shot.
Copy + Paste a subject out of an iPhone photo and into a message.
Simply hold your finger down on the subject you want to copy out > press copy > then paste in any message.
Remember to print!
Today’s mobile photos have very high image quality – meaning they make great-looking prints. Recent phone model cameras can produce print sizes 16×20″ and larger!
Why You Should Consider Safety When Digitizing Memories
/by Natalie GunnWhy You Should Consider Safety When Digitizing Memories
Digitizing memories have become increasingly popular, with many converting old family photos, home movies, and other precious memorabilia into digital formats. While this process can provide several benefits, such as making it easier to preserve and share memories, it is important to consider safety when digitizing memories.
Memories are precious, and the loss or damage of physical copies can be devastating. Digitizing memories can help protect against these risks, but it is important to ensure that your originals are kept safe during the process. Some companies will have you box up and ship out your photographs and heirlooms. Shipping originals can carry several risks, including; loss or damage, inaccurate handling, and delays. Older photos and memorabilia can be dry and brittle. Attempting to pack these into a box can cause damage to your originals. Packages travel through many locations and environments. The box can get wet or crushed, risking damage or loss of your precious memories.
You can avoid these risks by working with a local expert. We’re right here in your neighborhood, making it easy to drop off and pick up your memorabilia. This eliminates the hassle of packing and shipping your originals and worrying about loss or damage in transit. We will handle your precious memories with care and store them in a safe and secure environment during the scanning process.
Our lab is owned and operated by individuals who are passionate about photography and knowledgeable about scanning and archiving. We use professional equipment to ensure the highest quality scans from your originals. Our team has experience working with all types of photographs, negatives, slides, and documents. We know how to safely handle each type of material and achieve the best possible scan. Because you’re working directly with our team, we can handle any special requests, answer questions and offer guidance on your project. You can also avoid transit times and shipping delays, speeding up the overall turn-around time.
Once your memories are scanned, you’ll also want to ensure that the digital copies are kept safe. This may include making backup copies of files and storing them in a secure location, such as on an external hard drive or in cloud storage. Just ask for a second copy of your files on a USB or hard drive at the time of scanning to store separately or share with family or friends.
Get started digitizing your precious memories before they fade or become damaged. Our team is ready to help with personalized service, high-quality results, and peace of mind knowing that your originals are in good hands.
Film Processing: Your Questions Answered! – OUTSOURCE
/by Natalie GunnWhether you’re just getting started with film photography or you’re a die-hard film shooter, we’re here to help. Film photography is a classic medium that allows you to slow down and take your time with each shot—capturing that moment on a physical piece of film, advancing the roll to the next frame, ready for the next image. Holding that roll of film in your hands, anticipating how it will come out, is exciting! Don’t trust your precious pictures to just anyone; we’re film processing professionals! We handle each roll with care, ensuring you receive properly developed film and professional-quality scans and prints.
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers!
What are the different types of film? Do you process all of these?
Will I get my negatives back?
What sets you apart from the drug stores or mail-away film labs?
Can I still order prints or have my film digitized?
How should I store my film after it has been developed?
Have additional questions? Stop by or give us a call! Our technicians have decades of experience with all types of film. We can answer your questions, tell you more about our process, and give you details about pricing and turn-around time.
HOW TO CREATE A DIY PHOTO GALLERY WALL
/by Natalie GunnHOW TO CREATE A DIY PHOTO GALLERY WALL
These simple steps create the perfect gallery wall on any staircase or wall.
How large can I print this phone image?
/by Natalie GunnHow large can I print this phone image? Our expert team is here to help you share, preserve, enjoy and love your mobile images.
ANSWER: IT DEPENDS ON THE ASPECT RATIO
4:3 aspect ratio is most common for mobile devices. Mobile Print sizes that won’t require cropping: 3×4, 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24, 30×40
ASPECT RATIO GUIDE
Reference these common print sizes based on aspect ratio.
Tips + Tricks For Preserving The Family History
/by Natalie GunnTips + Tricks for preserving the family history. Why should I protect my photos + home movies? Peace of mind. Aging photos and memorabilia are at risk for deterioration, misplacement, and destruction in their current state. Digitizing these treasures is like insurance in case of loss, theft, water damage, fire, and other environmental hazards.
Collect + Sort
Digitize
Share + Enjoy
Once your memorabilia is digitized, each family member can have their very own digital copy of the files – no matter where they live.
The Best Print Size for Mobile Photos vs DSLR Photos & Why
/by Natalie GunnCustom Framing, Wall Collages + Pro Tips
/by Natalie GunnTips for capturing great photos on your phone!
/by Natalie Gunn