Photographs
Pictures are one of the first things you run to save if there is a fire
(heaven forbid!). But they are great clutter makers too. One never gets
around to putting them in albums. Good thing too. Imagine trying
to lug all those albums out the door in a hurry.
Forget the albums.
From today on, here's what to do:
When you get a roll of photos from the developer, throw away
the outside envelope they came in along with the film ends. Go through
the packet of photos. Immediately discard all the bad shots, like the ones
where someone's eyes are closed, the focus or lighting is bad.
You're left now with the good pictures. Next go through these
and decide which need to be reprinted for family and friends. Give those
negatives immediately to the developer. When they are returned, throw
away the negatives. (That's right. No one wants to go through years
of old negatives for a cherished photo. With today's technology it is easier
to simply have the original photo copied).
Stationary stores now have boxes specially made for storing photographs.
Begin using one of these boxes like a file, storing pictures in a chronological
order, the most recent in front. Pictures relatives and friends send
in cards and letters can be intergrated as well. Now you can enjoy
your snapshots much more than when they were hidden away in clumsy
envelopes in various drawers, closets and delapidated boxes.
The photos which do not fit into these special photo boxes are the ones
taken professionally (school and studio). Designate another, larger
box about the size and shape of a shirt box but a sturdy one to store these.
Be sure you label it ''PHOTOS".
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Copywrited August 1999 Karla Jones