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.
Why Convenience Isn’t the Same as Long-Term Security
Your photos may feel safe in Apple or Google Photos, but they live inside an account you don’t control. This post explains the quiet risks of relying on cloud photo apps and how a simple safeguard can help you keep privacy, ownership, and access, without changing how you use your phone.