{"id":5187,"date":"2020-03-30T12:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T19:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=5187"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:47:11","slug":"how-to-store-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-store-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Photographs"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photographs can be some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/marie-kondo\/\">most precious possessions<\/a> in a home. But when they aren&rsquo;t on display, what are the best ways to store photos? Photos require proper handling if you want them to maintain their quality. In this guide about how to store photographs, we&rsquo;ll go over a few ways stored photos, some common mistakes that are made in the process of photo storage, and basic preventative measures to help you keep your photos safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"prepare-for-long-term-photo-storage\"><b>Prepare for <\/b><b><i>Long-Term<\/i><\/b><b> Photo Storage&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&rsquo;ve heard the saying, &ldquo;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">out of sight, out of mind.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rdquo; Even if you think that you&rsquo;ll be dealing with your photographs again sooner than later, it is better to treat them as though they will be in storage for a long time. In the business of life, we often set projects aside longer than we originally intended, so store your photographs well! Knowing how to store photographs so they&rsquo;re safe for months and years is the safest option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate these tips as you store your photographs safely:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"protect-your-photos-from-fingerprints\"><b>Protect Your Photos from Fingerprints<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to refrain from touching the front surface of your photos with your fingers. The oil on our skin can cause noticeable marks when it remains on photo for a lengthy amount of time. Always wash and thoroughly dry your hands before working with photographs, and hold them by the edges only.<\/span><\/p>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-storage\">How Neighbor is changing storage<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Renters save 30-50% on self storage, on average. 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Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Search nearby options <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"label-your-photographs\"><b>Label Your Photographs!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the preparation for long-term storage is correctly labeling each photograph. Even if you think you&rsquo;ll never forget the date and circumstances of the picture, don&rsquo;t be surprised if you do indeed forget! Also, take into account the future generations who will not have experienced the moment themselves. They&rsquo;ll want to know the names of the faces and when the picture was taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you label photographs without damaging them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are housing the photos in an album with room for notes, be sure to neatly write any pertinent information <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">next <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to each picture. If it is necessary to write on the back of the photographs, avoid using a regular ballpoint pen. It can cause indentations and smears. Archival grade pens are easy to find, and they will result in more stable documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also,&nbsp; label your tubs and boxes for easy identification once they&rsquo;re on a shelf. Part of knowing how to store photographs is knowing how to store the containers. While this step is optional, you may appreciate it down the road. If you sort and label boxes of your photographs now, then you can find them later with descriptive labels that say, &ldquo;Photos 1994-2001&rdquo;,&nbsp; or &ldquo;Yellowstone Vacation 2013.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If more labeling helps you stay organized and aware of your photos, go for it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-to-store-photographs-in-the-right-materials\"><b>How to Store Photographs in the Right Materials<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to store photos is with proper materials that protect them and leave minimal residue. Those materials can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardboard boxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wooden boxes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper envelopes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic sleeves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo albums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to note that some of the most common methods of attaching photos to albums or posters can cause discoloration and damage over time. If you plan to store your photographs for a long time, remove any tape from the back &mdash; it will turn yellow and brittle over time. Also, refrain from using glues, paper clips, and rubber bands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s easy to toss photos in an envelope or attach them to decorative scrapbook paper. But did you know that not all paper is suitable for photographs? For best results, only use archival grade paper since it is acid-free and safe for long-term storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&rsquo;s the best material to store your photographs in?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best materials to use for photo protection and safe storage is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transparent plastic sleeves<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure that the sleeves do not contain PVC or PVA plastics, however. These are unstable and release strong-smelling odors. Better choices are acrylic, polyethylene, or polypropylene plastics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"protect-your-photographs-from-light\"><b>Protect Your Photographs from Light<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to light will fade photographs over time. In fact, any amounts of sunlight and even fluorescent light can negatively affect the quality of the pigment on your photographs. So store them in a dark place whenever possible. If you&rsquo;re using transparent plastic tubs to house your stash of photos, cover them to keep out the light.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"protect-your-photos-from-moisture-and-humidity\"><b>Protect Your Photos from Moisture and Humidity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big temptation for people who are trying to declutter their homes is to quickly throw their photos in a box and set it on a shelf in the basement, garage, or the attic. While this may help in the decluttering process, it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will not help<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to preserve your pictures. Instead, it may result in permanent damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"why-are-boxes-not-enough-protection-for-long-term-photo-storage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why are boxes not enough protection for long-term photo storage?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basements tend to be very humid. This type of environment encourages mold and mildew, which can permanently discolor or destroy photographs. Also, in the unfortunate event of basement flooding, anything sitting on the floor can be saturated in water. We recommend you keep valuables up on a shelf to avoid this possible danger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe it or not, attics can get pretty humid, too! Depending on what climate you live in, humidity levels get extremely high. Unless your attic is climate controlled, you can expect it to reflect the humidity outdoors. The same is true with typical garages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"whats-the-safest-humidity-level-for-photo-storage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&rsquo;s the safest humidity level for photo storage?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should keep your photos in a&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/need-climate-controlled-storage-unit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">secure area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that maintains a humidity level somewhere between 15% and 65%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-best-storage-temperature-for-photographs\"><b>What Is the Best Storage Temperature for Photographs?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When storing photos, you&rsquo;ll want to keep the temperature&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archives.gov\/preservation\/family-archives\/storing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">below 75 degrees F<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This slows deterioration. It slows other activity, too &mdash; the kind with little crawling legs and antennae. As long as the humidity is low, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/cool-down-your-house-10-effective-ways-to-cool-your-house-this-summer\/\">cooler<\/a>, the better!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"seal-your-photos-away-from-rodents-and-insects\"><b>Seal Your Photos Away from Rodents and Insects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mice love to use paper for their nests, and cardboard boxes in the garage or attic make the perfect spot for a cozy mouse home. Unfortunately, your photos will not fare too well in that environment. Chewed up edges and stains from excrement will render your pictures disgusting, if not completely ruined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insects aren&rsquo;t much better. There is one insect &mdash; known as a&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/restoreoldphotosnow.com\/blog\/common-photo-damage-silverfish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">silverfish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &mdash; that enjoys chewing on photographs. This small wingless bug can cause a lot of trouble. The best way to prevent them from moving in is by depriving them of the opportunity to eat your photographs in the first place. Once you know how to store photographs so they&rsquo;re safe from pests, they&rsquo;re&nbsp;going&nbsp; to last much longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent unwanted snacking by bugs and rodents, always use a durable and airtight container. Practice common sense when placing the photographs in your box for storage: lay them flat to prevent bending and tearing, and make sure the lid is secure when you&rsquo;re done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-store-old-photos\"><b>How to Store Old Photos<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5189 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"someone handling an old photograph around the edges with care\"  width=\"3888\"  height=\"2592\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/How-to-Store-Photographs-Old-Photographs.jpg\" ><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any of the advice given thus far should be taken <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extra<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seriously when you&rsquo;re considering how to store photographs from decades ago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does storing old photos need special care?&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old photographs are more susceptible to fading, cracking, mildew, and more. Not only are they more fragile, but they are also often more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">valuable,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well. In fact, many old photographs are the only copy in existence. If they&rsquo;re damaged or destroyed, it&rsquo;s not as simple as printing off another copy from your phone or computer. Putting old photographs into storage may be the best choice for their longevity because of the damage they may suffer from long-term light exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-tips-about-how-to-preserve-old-photos\"><b>4 Tips About How to Preserve Old Photos<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best results, put on a pair of clean cotton gloves before handling your old photos. This stops fingerprints and oils from your skin from getting on the surface of the photo paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to using acid-free paper or non-PVC\/PVA plastic, make sure to lay your old photographs flat. Place them in a sturdy container that will prevent them from getting bent. Aged paper is far more brittle than its newer equivalent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like any other photos, store them in a cool, climate-controlled location. Keep them safe from insects and rodents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things you can do to preserve your old photos <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enjoy them at the same time is to make high-quality photocopies of the originals for display purposes. Then you can carefully pack the originals away for safe storage. You can do this yourself if you have the right equipment. Alternatively, you can have it done professionally. It&rsquo;s better to be safe than sorry; if there are any photos that are especially important to you and you only have one copy, make another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"storing-pictures-for-future-generations\"><b>Storing Pictures for Future Generations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s not at all difficult to successfully store your photos. It just takes some knowledge and little extra effort to learn how to store photographs properly. Remember that you are preserving family memories and creating a legacy for years to come.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Photographs can be some of the most precious possessions in a home. 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