by Hope
My dad has recently begun “archiving” our family photos. And by our family, I mean our extended family from way back when. I began the process about 10 years ago as a labor of love and got almost 400 images processed.
This process includes:
- Scanning the image
- Naming the image
- Repairing/restoring the image
- Updating a spreadsheet with all the details I know about the picture – who is in it, when it was taken, what they are doing, etc.
It was a long and tedious process, especially since I didn’t know very many people or places in the pictures so had to do a lot of research. The point is that it takes a very long time.
I did it as I had the time and was in no rush. My dad is a bit less technically inclined and wants the process, especially the scanning, repairing, and numbering to be easy…and quick. It’s not. And coaching him from a distance has been time-consuming and frustrating, for both of us, but mostly for him.
He’s got at least 1,000 images to go. And frankly, I don’t want to spend my week with them next month scanning and repairing images. And I want to spare him the frustration and time suck this can be.
Father’s Day – Give Him back His Time
As my sister and I were discussing Father’s Day presents, it came to me, I could give him back his time, without giving him mine. (As I read this, I realize this sounds bad. But with limited time with my parents, I know 1) I wouldn’t be able to complete the task and 2) economically it makes more sense that I work.)
So my plan is to gift my dad with at least getting some of the images scanned and repaired for him. Hopefully, if we can get some back before I get there, I can help him organize and process them.
There are all sorts of services out there that will scan and repair the images for you. Have you ever used one? I would love personal recommendations.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
That sounds like a great project. I hope you find a good service to help!
Evidently, a friend of my sister does this so she is helping my dad pack up pictures to send out this week. I’m hoping we get at least some back next week so I can create a process for him to name and catalog them as easily as possible.