What To Do With Old Photos? – 8 Creative Ways

Old family photos can be a source of both joy and frustration. They're not really our style, but we can't bear to get rid of them because they're a part of our history.

✍🏻 Written by Dr. Laura Whitman from MemoryCherish

Old family photos can be a source of both joy and frustration. They’re not really our style, but we can’t bear to get rid of them because they’re a part of our history.

On the one hand, they offer a glimpse into our past and a way to connect with our ancestors. On the other hand, they can be difficult to organize and take up a lot of space.

If you’re struggling with what to do with old photos, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we will discuss 7 creative ideas to make the most of your old photographs!

Hang Family Photos Around The House

This is one of our favorite DIY ideas because it’s a fantastic method to personalize your home while also adding some flair.

You can easily create a collage of family photographs or even frame them individually and hang them throughout the house as a massive photo wall.

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If you’re crafty and have some time on your hands, another fun idea is to make a family tree with all your old pictures of family members.

Write Fun Captions On Your Photo Albums

If you’re not the DIY type, don’t fret! You can still have fun with all your old photos by writing amusing captions on them.

This will add a unique and humorous touch to your photo album, which you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come. It will also provide intruiging contexts for other family members that were not present when the old photographs were taken.

Convert Them To Digital Photos

It is important to make digital copies of your favorite pictures because printed photos will deteriorate and become less sharp with time. No matter how much we preserve our print photos, they are never truly guaranteed to last forever.

You can trust that your physical photographs will be safely stored and kept in excellent condition when you convert them to digital photos. You can go a step further and upload them on an online storage platform like Google Photos. You can also edit them to your heart’s content and share them with ease!

Print Them On Household Items

Get creative with your old photos and print them onto household items! You can find phone cases, mugs, notebooks, and more that you can personalize with your favorite family photo.

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This is a beautiful method to keep your family close even when they’re not physically with you. Plus, it makes for a great conversation starter when people see your unique and personalized household items.

Take Them To A Thrift Store

If you’ve already categorized and made use of your favorite photos, you can bring the other photos to a thrift store or flea market.

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You may or may not earn money from them, but there might be an artist out there who could make an art project from them. 

Give Your Loved Ones As Gifts

Another fantastic approach is to give them as gifts to people you care about.

For example, you can resize a particular photo to fit in a locket and gift a loved one on a special occasion. This is a unique and thoughtful present that will be treasured for years to come, as it will help them recollect old events that might hold precious memories for them.

Donate To Historical Society

If you have old photos that date back many years, you can donate them to your local historical society. This is a great way to ensure that the images are properly taken care of and also that they’ll be available for future generations to see.

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Plus, it’s a nice way to give back to your community!

Restore Your Old Photos!

If you’re still stumped on what to do with old photos, simply make them new again!

This is our personal favorite because it is an extremely rewarding process that breathes new life into old photos.

That is where we come in place! We are MemoryCherish, the #1 image restoration company nationwide.

What Do We Do?

Our specialty is bringing damaged photos back to life and we provide a variety of photo restoration services all intended to restore the sentimental value of your old photos.

Unblur Pixelated Photos

Our restoration artists will closely examine your blurred image, remove stains, fix missing pieces, mold, blur, refine and add more detail and color to each image. We won’t stop until all your photos are in the best condition.

Add Color To Black And White Photos

Do you want to change your old black and white photo to a color photo? Well, you’re in luck!

We would repair your original photo with realistic colors so that they look brand new.

Increase Image Resolution

In case you have digital images that you need to enhance as well, look no further. We will have your photo restored utilizing both the expertise of our professionals and our next-gen photo restoration software.

How Reliable Is MemoryCherish?

For one, we have a 4.8/5 star rating on Trustpilot, and 4.9/5 on Reviews.io.

Our commitment to producing stellar quality restoration has even landed us on news reports by ABC, NBC, and FOX news.

Due to our brilliant restoration services, we have acquired a partnership with Adobe and work with them on a regular basis.

What Do I Need To Do?

First, you need to make them clean and ready for restoration. You can check out how to clean your old photos.

Next, you need to carefully scan this photograph. Then, you upload it and pick your restoration options.

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You place your order, and that’s it, we go ahead and work wonders!

How Long Does It Take?

We would restore and send a digital copy of your sharpened image with beautiful added color back to you by email within 24 hours.

If there is anything you would like us to change on your restored photo, revisions are allowed on every restoration, completely free!

We also offer nationwide delivery of restored physical photos!

Can I Contact Someone For More Information?

Our customer support is available 24/7 to answer any further questions. You can send us an email at: support@memorycherish.com.

About The Author
Dr. Laura Whitman | MemoryCherish
Dr. Laura Whitman | MemoryCherish

Dr. Laura Whitman is the Head of Education at MemoryCherish, the #1 photo restoration company in the world.

With a PhD in Art History and a specialization in photographic preservation, she brings an unrivaled breadth of knowledge to her role.
Over her 19-year tenure in the field, Dr. Whitman has become a respected authority on topics ranging from photo restoration techniques to historical context and genealogy.

Her work has been recognized by major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, and FOX News, and she has been trusted with collaborations by Adobe. As an educator, she has developed numerous 'how-to' guides and tutorials, making photo restoration accessible to millions.

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