Getting Started — Where to Look for Photos

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of the memory-keeping journey. As you begin, it’s time to hunt and gather all your photos, documents, and videos and put them in one place.

Where to Look for Physical Photos & Documents

• Photo Albums
• Photo Boxes
• Framed Pictures
• Scrapbooks
• Relative’s Homes
• Plastic Tubs
• On the Refrigerator
• Drawers
• Closets
• In-home Safe or Safety Deposit Box 

Where to Look for Digital Photos & Videos

• Computer
• External Hard Drives
• CDs and DVDs
• Flash Drives and Optical Disks
• Old Camera Memory Cards
• Mobile Devices
• Email and Text

Once you have had a chance to gather your images, you’ll then begin the process of photo organization. When you are ready to take the next step, check out Simple Digital Photo Organization in 4 Easy Steps.