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1. What is Metadata?

   Metadata is all the information you want to preserve about an image. Anything that’s an image—scans of documents, downloaded documents, photos, prints, photos of artifacts. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it’s an image file. There are hundreds of IPTC fields, and companies select and use only the fields that are relevant […]

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2. Looking for Family Photographs: Ask a Relative

   Every family has a photo keeper—sometimes several. If you’re trying to identify the people in your collection, start by reaching out to relatives. You might be surprised at what’s tucked away in an attic, stored on a phone, or neatly arranged in an album across the country. Ask Before You Assume Don’t assume that someone […]

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3. Where to Find Photographer’s Imprints: Clues Hidden in Plain Sight

   Have you ever wondered who took that old family photograph? Photographer’s imprints—the logos, names, or studio marks found on historic images—are essential clues for dating and locating photos. Knowing where to look and what to look for can unlock an entire layer of your family history. Where to Find Them Photographer imprints appear in more […]

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4. Why a Metadata Test Image Is Essential for Genealogists

   I recently worked with a cohort client who was adding metadata to all her images so she could upload them to the big genealogy sites. Uh oh. That strategy doesn’t quite work. The Four Pillars of Metadata When testing metadata, you want to keep in mind the four essential pillars: To see how these pillars […]

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5. Episode 267: How Forever.com is Revolutionizing Digital Memory Preservation

       In this episode, Maureen Taylor speaks with Glen Meakem, founder and CEO of Forever.com. Glen shares his inspiration for starting the company in 2012—recognizing a gap in long-term, secure, digital storage for family memories. Forever offers users a permanent digital home to store and share photos, videos, and documents with guaranteed access for […]

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