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Digitize Like a Pro: Best Practices for Scanning and

Metadata Entry

Join us for a FREE virtual program on July 10 at 6:30 p.m. ET!

Safeguard your family photos with the care they deserve—learn how to digitize and organize them so their stories are never lost. Join photo organization expert Angela Andrieux to discover best practices for scanning, naming, and tagging your images to create a lasting, searchable digital archive.

Whether you’re just starting to scan old albums or already knee-deep in your digital archive, this webinar will equip you with practical tips and workflows to help you stay organized and protect your family’s visual legacy.

What you’ll learn:

What to do before you scan: organizing physical materials for success
Tips for consistent file naming and folder structure
How to add dates, names, locations, and descriptions using metadata
Handling photos with missing information using “fuzzy dates” and notes
The importance of non-destructive metadata and XMP sidecar files

Who should attend:
This session is ideal for genealogists, family historians, and anyone looking to preserve and organize their photo collection with professional-level detail and care.

Angela is a fine art photographer and photography coach with a heart for preserving family memories. With over 15 years in the photography industry, she specializes in helping people organize, edit, and protect their photo collections—especially those rich with family history. Known for making complex technology simple and approachable, Angela empowers others to bring order to decades of images. She’s passionate about visual storytelling and creative image editing, and her mission is to help families enjoy their photos today while ensuring they’re safely backed up for future generations.