IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As wildfires, floods, and hurricanes become more frequent, ScanMyPhotos.com launches 'Race to Rescue Your Photos' to help digitize irreplaceable photo memories before disaster strikes.
CBS News just reported how ScanMyPhotos digitized 347,000 film negatives for The Cayman Compass, preserving over 57 years of the publication’s history for their TimeBack® project. Additionally, the photo archivists helped Matt Asner, son of legendary actor Ed Asner, digitize his father's personal photo archives. The importance of digital preservation resonated in CBS News' coverage, with Mr. Asner reflecting, "You always see the news stories where people are crying about what they lost."
Mitch Goldstone, CEO and Chief Photo Archivist at ScanMyPhotos, said, "There's an urgency to go digital before the next weather disaster." Along with co-founder Carl Berman, they have pioneered many innovations in the photo imaging industry since 1990. The company's website features limited-time savings of up to 50% on all scanning services to encourage action now.
The Benefits of Digital Preservation in the Face of Climate Risks
As climate change fuels increasingly severe natural disasters, millions of families face the heartbreaking reality of losing irreplaceable memories. In 2023 alone, over 40,000 homes were destroyed by wildfires in the U.S., leaving residents with nothing but the memory of what was lost. In the face of such loss, preserving family photos has never been more urgent
Physical photos, film negatives, VHS tapes, and slides are incredibly fragile. They can be ruined by fire, water, or mold, leaving families with no way to preserve the memories that define their lives. In fact, studies show that 70% of photographs stored in traditional photo albums or boxes will degrade over a few decades, making it even more critical to digitize them.
According to the American Red Cross, up to 50% of families affected by major disasters lose their photo albums and personal videos. In fact, 25% of all items in homes that are destroyed in fires or floods are photos and keepsakes, underscoring the vulnerability of these irreplaceable memories.
About ScanMyPhotos.com--Pioneering Photo Preservation:
Founded in 1990, ScanMyPhotos.com is a trailblazer in the photo digitization industry, celebrated for its cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive scanning services. The company digitizes media formats from photographs, 35mm slides, VHS cassettes, film negatives, and home movie reels for individuals and large organizations.
CBS NEWS® VIDEO:
Cayman Compass TimeBack® Project
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