The Professional Secret to Photo Album Scanning:
Why Removing Photos Isn’t Always Required
Photo albums come in various shapes, sizes, and stickiness. You might be wondering, “What if I can’t remove my photos? Can I still digitize my album?”
Memories Renewed digitizes every type of album: pocket, adhesive, scrapbook – you name it! Keep reading to learn the secrets from our team of archivists.
The Secret Is in the Scanner
Photo albums are often full of uneven textures like Polaroids, thick memorabilia, and curled edges. Our flatbed scanners easily accommodate these elements because the lid can close over bulky objects. This allows us to capture the charm of any page layout.
It’s important to know how your photos are digitized. Some scanning businesses utilize sheet-fed scanners intended for high-volume paperwork; however, these scanners can potentially damage photos due to their automatic rollers. If you value quality and safe handling, then Memories Renewed is the right choice for you!
Why Choose Memories Renewed for Photo Album Scanning?
Our archivists at Memories Renewed meet each album where it’s at. We strive to provide the best possible scan while preserving your original materials.
It is common for photos to lose their adhesive and become loose on an album page. At Memories Renewed, we carefully reattach loose album photos with archival-grade tape. Taping photos to their intended spot ensures a clean full page scan. This service is built into our photo scanning prices, so you will never be surprised by hidden fees.
When to Remove Photos
Certain types of albums require their photos to be removed. For example, pocket albums have photos tucked inside plastic protectors. Scanning a photo through the plastic would cause unwanted glare. To provide the highest quality scan, we remove each photo from its pocket. We always return the photo to its original spot in the album.
Pro-Tip: Looking for budget-friendly options? Remove your pocket photos before digitizing! Loose photos are cheaper than album photos, as they require don’t require special handling.
