Managing Your Photos with Tavner McKelley

In this episode of Decluttering 55 Plus, host Michelle Passoff discusses the importance of decluttering, particularly in relation to managing and preserving photos. She speaks with photo manager Tavner McKelley about the role of photo managers in helping individuals organize their photos, both digital and print, and the emotional significance of preserving memories. They explore the costs associated with hiring a photo manager, the value of creating photo books, and practical tips for preparing photos for management. The conversation emphasizes the need for proactive memory preservation in the digital age.TakeawaysPhoto managers help people preserve and organize their photos.Organize physical photos by creating a timeline and sorting them by year or decade.Scan printed photos using a scanner set at 300 or 600 DPI.Store digital photos in the cloud, on an external hard drive, and in archival boxes.Consider creating photo albums to share and preserve memories.Chapters00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Photo Management01:53 The Challenge of Managing Photos02:22 The Role of a Photo Manager06:31 Organizing Physical Photos09:44 Filtering and Sorting Photos13:59 Scanning Photos and Digital Organization20:11 Creating Photo Albums22:36 Conclusion and Call to ActionFind Tavner at https://pro.thephotomanagers.com/3OU3000Stay connected and inspired—follow me on social media!Website: https://decluttering55plus.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decluttering55plusInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decluttering55plusLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/decluttering55plus\And also don’t forget to subscribe on my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Decluttering55plusDiscover practical wisdom to simplify life—check out my book:Decluttering 55+: Wisdoms to Create a Legacy, Not a MessLink: https://www.amazon.com/Decluttering-55-Wisdoms-Michelle-Passoff/dp/B0DY88FQBS/