There’s a particular magic in holding an old photograph. You stare into the faces of people you may have never met, yet to whom you are inextricably linked. You feel the pull of a story waiting to be told. This is where the journey into genealogy begins for so many of us: not with a … Read more
Introduction Have you ever pressed a century-old photograph between your palms and felt time collapse? That image of stern Edwardian gentlemen in stiff collars or laughing Depression-era children isn’t just faded paper – it’s a silent testament to lives lived, struggles endured, and quiet triumphs. I recall discovering my great-grandfather’s WWI portrait behind a crumbling … Read more
Have you ever held a faded, century-old photograph, feeling the brittle edges beneath your fingertips as you stare into the eyes of a stranger who shares your chin dimple or forehead contour? That profound longing to connect with ancestors – to transform nameless faces in crumbling albums into flesh-and-blood relatives – has driven genealogy research for generations. … Read more
Guide on how to preserve old photos for generations The scent of decaying leather hung heavy in the attic as Emma Torres lifted the lid of her grandmother’s steamer trunk. Inside, beneath layers of yellowed lace and wartime letters, lay a leather-bound album swollen shut by decades of humidity. With the patience of an archaeologist, … Read more
Keeping prints in good condition is helpful, but it isn’t a full backup plan. Digitizing old photos creates the copies you can store, search, share using PhotoConnect and protect against fire, flood, or fading. Below is a practical, modern workflow with settings, trade-offs, and preservation best practices so you get archival-quality masters and easy-to-use derivatives. … Read more
How to use PhotoConnect to achieve most relevant results Searching for photos and people on our platform is a powerful way to connect with your past and discover new connections. To make the most of our search tools, it’s important to understand how each one works. This guide will walk you through all the search … Read more