We’ll help you create
a collection you’ll treasure forever.

Whether it’s decluttering shoeboxes of prints, scanning old albums, documenting stories, or sharing digital images, we're here to help every step of the way.

Gain control over your collection—whether physical or digital—by getting it sorted, searchable, and safely stored.

Print photo organizing

    • Sorting & Culling: Removing duplicates, blurry photos, and non-keepers.

    • Chronological Arrangement: Organizing prints by date or life events.

    • Thematic Grouping: Organizing by themes (e.g., vacations, holidays, family members).

    • Photo Album Design: Custom album layouts and storytelling assistance.

    • Archival Storage: Acid-free sleeves, boxes, and labeling for safe storage.

    • Photo Identification: Helping identify people, places, and events.

    • Photo Repair Prep: Separating fragile or damaged prints for restoration or special handling.

  • $35/hour — service is tailored to the size and complexity of your collection.

Print photo scanning (digitizing)

    • Photo Scanning: Flatbed or high-speed scanning of prints.

    • Slide & Negative Scanning: 35mm, medium format, and other formats.

    • Document Scanning: Letters, certificates, journals, and memorabilia.

    • Image Enhancement: Basic color correction and cropping.

    • Filename Standardization: Naming files in a consistent and searchable way.

    • Labelling details: Including names, dates, places, and topics in the files’ metadata

  • $0.50–$1.00/item

Digital photo organizing

    • File Consolidation: Gathering images from phones, computers, hard drives, and cloud services.

    • De-duplication: Identifying and removing duplicates and near-duplicates.

    • Folder Structuring: Creating a meaningful folder hierarchy (by year, event, or person).

    • Metadata Tagging: Applying keywords, geotags, face tags, etc.

    • Date Correction: Fixing metadata with incorrect or missing dates.

    • Cloud Syncing: Organizing and backing up files to a chosen cloud platform.

    • Software Training: Teaching clients how to maintain their digital archive.

  • $35/hour — service is tailored to the size and complexity of your collection.

Enjoy and distribute your collection—ensuring it’s accessible to others now and in the future.

Backups (long-term care)

    • Archival Supplies Consulting: Guidance on storage boxes, humidity control, etc.

    • Digital Backup Systems: 3-2-1 backup strategy implementation (3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite).

    • Cloud Backup Setup: Ongoing syncing with services like iCloud, Google Photos, Dropbox, etc.

    • Digital Preservation Planning: Creating long-term maintenance plans for digital files.

    • Legacy Planning: Preparing collections for inheritance or estate planning.

    • Technology Review: Reviewing and updating old file formats and storage devices.

  • $35/hour — service is tailored to the size and complexity of your collection.

Access (viewing and sharing)

    • Shared Cloud Albums: Set up and manage shared albums on platforms like Google Photos, iCloud, or Amazon Photos for easy family access and contribution.

    • Private Online Galleries: Create password-protected web galleries where friends and family can view, download, and comment on photos.

    • Collaborative Photo Archives: Design systems where multiple users can contribute and tag images, ideal for family history or group projects.

    • Digital Photo Libraries for Families: Organize a central library with clear access controls so different family members can find and use what they need.

    • Cross-Platform Syncing: Ensure photos are available and up-to-date across all devices—phones, tablets, and computers—for every user.

    • Sharing Best Practices Training: Teach clients how to safely share images via apps, social media, or cloud links while maintaining privacy and quality.

  • $35/hour — service is tailored to the size and complexity of your collection.

Your collection, ready for what’s next

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How it works

We follow a simple 5-step process—from our first consultation to the final review—so you feel supported and in control every step of the way.

Why trust SMART Photo Management?

Your photos are priceless, and safeguarding them for the future—and from harm—is worth the investment.

We combine expertise with care to provide custom solutions for every photo collection. Whether you need a complete overhaul or a simple backup, we ensure your memories are in good hands.