Preserving your images in hard copy is easy to do.
It's easy with a digital camera to leave all your photographs on the computer, on a disk or on a memory stick.These images are great if you are sitting at your computer, but prints of photographs that you can hold in your hand and share with family and friends really are precious. Make sure that you look after your prints to preserve your memories.
Instructions
Making An Album
1. Photographic prints that you intend to keep should be printed on high quality paper.
Print your photographs out on high quality photographic paper. The best paper to use is archival printing paper. If you go to the store to have your images printed make sure you ask about the paper quality and how long your prints should last.
2. A photograph album will protect your prints.
Place your images in a photograph album that has film or plastic that can be placed over the images to protect them. Ensure that the plastic is placed flat without wrinkles over the photographs.
3. Store your photograph album away from direct sunlight. A cool dry drawer or shelf should keep the prints in good condition.
Laminate
4. Place your print inside the plastic laminating pouch. Lamination is a great way to protect prints that are going to be handled frequently. It's great for teachers who use images as resources or businesses who use images repeatedly.
5. Feed the lamination pouch through the laminator. Make sure the laminator is on a flat surface and there is enough room to lay your prints flat on either side of the laminating device.
6. Cut off any excess plastic around the edges. It is usually best to leave a small border, but it doesn't have to be very wide. Your prints are now ready to use. When they are not in use it is best to store them in a box away from direct sunlight.
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