When my mom passed away earlier this year, the home that my parents lived in for nearly 50 years was filled with family photos. I was able to bring my grandmother’s photograph albums back to Washington after the house was sold, but it wasn’t until very recently that I unpacked those albums and spent some time reacquainting myself with my grandmother’s past. There are two albums, and they are in fairly good condition considering their age. My mom kept them in a safe place where they weren’t exposed to light or the normal wear and tear that the more contemporary photo albums received.
Growing up, I loved looking at the family albums, especially the ones put together by my grandmother. My mom encouraged me to look at them, and I’m so grateful that I am now the keeper of these special mementos. It means the world to me.
Perhaps you have special photos you want to preserve; or, you have an interest in photography and would like to learn how to improve your technique. No matter the situation, the library is here to help. Today’s reading suggestions are brief, so I encourage anyone interested in photography — do-it-yourself or an appreciation of the art — to search for photography-related titles in the library’s collection.
Say cheese!
- “How to Archive Family Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organize and Share Your Photos Digitally” by Denise S. May-Levenick.
- “Photo Basics: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Great Photography” by Joel Sartore.
- “Photo Organizing Made Easy: Going from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed” by Cathi Nelson.
- “Photography Exposure: Basics Photography” by David Prakel.
- “Photography: History, Art, Technique” by Tom Ang.
