Get Your Photos In Order with Bonnie Shay

Описание: Scattered photos and digital clutter make it easy to lose precious memories. Without action, they risk being forgotten or destroyed..The longer we wait, the harder it gets, and disasters or time could erase them forever. By taking small steps and getting help, you can preserve, enjoy, and share your memories for generations.

Bonnie Hillman Shay is a Certified Photo Organizer and founder of Mariposa Photo Organizing based in the Chicago area. She has been a photo organizer for 17 years. Bonnie loves helping her clients reconnect with their photographic memories and to tell their story which is part of their legacy. Clients tell Bonnie that she works magic, and they are so grateful for what she does. Bonnie’s business tagline is “Curate Your Photos, Preserve Your Legacy.”

In this episode, Bonnie shares a step-by-step process for organizing and digitizing photos to preserve memories. She emphasizes the benefits of professional scanning, including backup, restoration, and easy sharing. She also encourages starting now, using small steps, and seeking help to make the process enjoyable and meaningful.


What you will learn from this episode:

● Learn a clear, manageable process for organizing and digitizing your photos.
● Discover insider tips on professional scanning, restoration, and outsourcing.
● Avoid overwhelm and get practical strategies to tackle photo clutter without feeling stressed.


“A curated collection of photos is a gift that keeps on giving; iIt's not just a one stop deal.” - Bonnie Shay


Valuable Free Resources:

● Subscribe to Bonnie Shay’s digital newsletter and receive the “Top 12 Ways to Curate Your Photo Collection” (6 for printed photos and 6 for digital photos). Click here: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/tips/

● You can also schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone/Zoom chat with Bonnie Shay if you have questions. Ask here: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/schedule/


Topics Covered:

03:27 - What led Bonnie to start a business specializing in photo organizing
05:08 - How she never struggled with disorganized photos
05:40 - Explaining the first two steps in photo organizing process and why the need to discard some photos
07:47 - Sharing the third step in photo organizing and highlighting the benefits of scanning
09:48 - Why not scan the photos yourself and what you should do instead
11:07 - Vetting for reputable scanning service companies, check this out: https://thephotomanagers.com
12:27 - What it is like editing digital photos versus printed ones
14:09 - How to ease the overwhelm in getting started with gathering all the photos together
14:54 - Why organize your photos now rather than waiting for a later time
17:40 - Action step to help you reduce the mental overwhelm of an undefined project
18:25 - What makes photo organizing worth starting now


Key Takeaways:

"You do an editing and you let go of photos to make sure that the best and the best are available to tell your story and be shareable." - Bonnie Shay

“I want to tell people that all of us who are in the business, we're in this with our head, but we're mostly in here with our heart. We want people's precious photos to be kept, safe, and secure and shareable.” - Bonnie Shay

“It's like an insurance policy to have your collection captured and that you had the chance to see it.” - Bonnie Shay

“Don't think of it as just a to-do and that you're trying to get to the end result of having a finished collection. To me, part of the gift that you could give yourself is the journey, is going down memory lane and reconnecting with your story.” - Bonnie Shay

“I know time is hard to get in our world with our busy schedules, but it's such a gift to be able to go down memory lane and reconnect and add a richness to your life that maybe you hadn't realized in a long time.” - Bonnie Shay


Ways to Connect with Bonnie Shay:

● Website: https://mariposaphotoorganizing.com/

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● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahebrownphd
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