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How to Identify Old Photography Methods? (5 Types You Should Know!)

Struggling to date old photographs? Learn these 5 types of old photography methods to speed up your genealogy and family history research!

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Old Photographs

What are Tintypes? (Your ULTIMATE guide to these gems!)

Learn everything you need to know about tintypes, the vintage photography method that's making a comeback in modern times.

Old Photographs

How to destroy laminated photos (responsibly)

In this article, I share the best ways to dispose of laminated photos and documents including 11 creative ways to reuse them!

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Old Photographs

13 BEST Old Photo Archives Online in 2022 (US Genealogists)

In this article, I share with you my top online old photo archives to help you find photos of your ancestors FAST and bring your family tree to life!

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Old Photographs

Are old glass negatives worth anything? (Money making tips!)

In this article, you'll learn the value (and potential value) of old glass negatives, what they are, how to preserve them and how to turn them into cash!

Genealogy

1921 Census Ultimate Guide (Everything you need to know!)

The 1921 census is out! Read our ULTIMATE guide to the 1921 census, including what it is, why it's essential for genealogists and how to access it!

Old Photographs

Why Old Photos Fade (and 5 EASY Ways to Prevent It)

Old photos fade over time but all is not lost! Inside we share our top 5 tips to preserve your old photos and keep them looking fab for years to come.

General Interest

The EPIC History of Photography (in a Fun 9 Mins!)

The history of photography is amazing and we've boiled it down to our favourite bits. Buckle up as we take a whistle-stop tour of this snappy art form.

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General Interest

9 BIZARRE Reasons Why Nobody Smiles in Old Photos (No.7 is Chilling)

Have you ever wondered why nobody smiles in old photos? Were they just miserable? As we found out, the truth is even weirder than we imagined!

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How to Identify Old Photography Methods? (5 Types You Should Know!)

What are Tintypes? (Your ULTIMATE guide to these gems!)

How to destroy laminated photos (responsibly)

13 BEST Old Photo Archives Online in 2022 (US Genealogists)

Are old glass negatives worth anything? (Money making tips!)

1921 Census Ultimate Guide (Everything you need to know!)

Why Old Photos Fade (and 5 EASY Ways to Prevent It)

The EPIC History of Photography (in a Fun 9 Mins!)

9 BIZARRE Reasons Why Nobody Smiles in Old Photos (No.7 is Chilling)