A question people ask themselves a lot is whether digital pictures or print photos are better for keeping old photos safe. Well, several different factors affect the answer to this question.

Pictures that you print out have a beauty that you can't see on a phone screen or computer monitor. It looks historic and classic when you look at old family pictures, especially sepia or black-and-white photos. It doesn't matter what the theme of the photograph is; they all make us feel nostalgic.

Then you should think about how you would like to access it. Digitising your photos is probably the best way to go if you want to be able to quickly look at them on your computer or phone. This is what I suggest for photos you might need on the spot, like work pictures.

But for images that are very important to you and have a lot of emotional value, they should only be seen in print. They have information about your family background that you can look at when you want to remember things. You can also add notes and captions to your pictures. This can help you remember important memories connected to the photo and make it easier for family and friends to understand what was going on when the picture was taken.

Last but not least, albums are more fun to look through! The feeling of going through a real album and seeing all of your old pictures in one place is unique.

How to Keep Old Pictures Safe

Your old pictures will look great for years to come if you take some time and care for them. Here are tips that will help you keep your picture collection in good shape:

Preserve them with hardcover photo albums

Looking at a photograph simpy makes you feel better. And looking at a collection of important moments put together in a premium layflat hardcover photo book of a relative's face from a long time ago and running your fingers over it makes you feel like you are connecting with that person. You can't feel the same sense of comfort and well-being when looking at a picture on a computer screen. Even though we live in a digital world, we still like to touch things. There's something nice about premium layflat hardcover photo book: you can touch them, feel the pages, and give them to someone else. This is a real book that's full of emotional feelings. Hardcovers are better because they last longer. Think about the number of pages and how thick they are as well. To make sure you do it right, you might need to ask a picture shop how to fill the pages. When there are more than four pictures on a page, it tends to look crowded and less appealing so prior organization is key.

Keep them somewhere cool and dry

Photos can get damaged by heat and humidity, so it's best to store them where the temperature stays stable. They shouldn't be in the attic or basement. They are wet and hot, which makes your pictures lose their protective coating, which makes them stick together.

Keep the light off of them

Pics will also fade over time if they are in direct sunlight. If you have to show them off, put them somewhere with indirect sunlight or UV-blocking glass. You can also keep them in archival picture boxes, which are made to keep light out.

Carefully choose non-acidic albums

Over time, acidic things will damage your pictures. Make sure you use archival picture albums, which don't contain acid and are made to keep old albums safe. Most craft shops have these.

Sticky tape shouldn't be used

Over time, adhesive tape will damage your pictures and make it hard to take them off later. Use durable matting tape if you have to tape something down.

Handle them carefully

Before you touch old pictures, make sure you wash your hands. As much as possible, try not to touch the photo's surface. To keep your fingerprints from leaving a permanent mark, hold it by the sides or put on cotton gloves. Also, placing photos on top of each other is going to harm them, so keep them in a photo book or box where they won't touch. If you have to stack them, put acid-free tissue paper between each one.

Frame your favourite photographs

Putting old pictures in frames is one of the best ways to keep them safe. This will keep dirt, dust, and other dangerous things away from them. Another great thing about it is that it looks great in your home or office!

Digital copies are always recommended

You should save digital copies of your most important family moments. In other words, you'll have to scan, copy, and upload them online. You can always count on this archive to save your pictures if you lose the originals. Also, make sure to scan your pictures to keep the quality satisfactory if you ever need to print them again.