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Preserving Legacies: Insights, Guides & Stories

Expert advice on digitizing photos, films, tapes, and historical collections, written for families, historians, and organizations who want to preserve memories the right way.

At Digital Legacy Studios, we believe every collection has a story, and it deserves to be protected with care. Our blog shares practical guides, before-and-after examples, preservation tips, and behind-the-scenes knowledge from our work in West Hartford, Connecticut. Whether you're organizing family photos, converting VHS tapes, or preparing an archive for future generations, you’ll find step-by-steps and help here.

Shutterfly Isn't a Photo Archive — Here's What It Actually Does With Your Family's Photos
Photo Preservation, Digital Archiving, Family History, Cloud Storage & Backup, Photo Scanning Services, Video & Film Digitization, Document Preservation, Tips & Guides, Industry News & Policy, Connecticut Family Services Josh Nelson Photo Preservation, Digital Archiving, Family History, Cloud Storage & Backup, Photo Scanning Services, Video & Film Digitization, Document Preservation, Tips & Guides, Industry News & Policy, Connecticut Family Services Josh Nelson

Shutterfly Isn't a Photo Archive — Here's What It Actually Does With Your Family's Photos

Thinking about using Shutterfly as your family's entire photo archive? Learn how its 18-month purchase rule, automatic JPEG conversion, and AI use actually work before you rely on it. This detailed guide from Digital Legacy Studios in West Hartford, CT explains what Shutterfly does well, where it falls short as an archive, and how to build a real backup strategy that protects your family's photos

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The use of Generative A.I for Photographers: Benefits, Pros, and Cons
Artificial Inteligence, Photography, Small business, Generative A.I, Editing, Planning Josh Nelson Artificial Inteligence, Photography, Small business, Generative A.I, Editing, Planning Josh Nelson

The use of Generative A.I for Photographers: Benefits, Pros, and Cons

Generative A.I., a subset of artificial intelligence, employs algorithms to produce content. Be it artwork, music, or photographs, this tech marvel can create it. Unlike traditional AI models, which typically process inputs to produce specific outputs, generative models work by understanding patterns and data to create entirely new content. For photographers, this opens a vista of opportunities, as well as challenges.

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