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How Much Does It Cost to Digitize Photos?
Digitizing a photo collection typically costs $900 to $1,500 for a single shoebox or small bin, and scales up from there based on how many items you have, what kind they are, and how much organization you'd like. Professional scanning runs $1.00 per printed photo and $1.50 per slide or negative, with optional organization work billed at $150/hour. That's the short answer. Here's how those numbers actually break down, so you can estimate your own project before you ever pick u
Aug 26


Taming the Photo Chaos: A Journey to a Useful Digital Collection
Are you drowning in boxes of printed photos, feeling overwhelmed by the thought of organizing them? You are not alone! Turning that chaos into a beautifully organized digital collection is achievable, and it all starts with a smart approach. Memory Forward Founder & CEO Laura Woolsey sat down with B&H Event Space’s Derek Fahsbender earlier this year to share some of her secrets to sorting and scanning your printed photo collection. Watch the full interview here, or read on fo
Jul 16, 2025


CanvasRebel Spotlight—Meet Laura Woolsey
In a recent CanvasRebel interview, Laura Woolsey shares the origin story and evolution of Memory Forward.
May 23, 2025


Voyage Austin - Inspiring Conversations
Voyage Austin shines a spotlight on local businesses like Memory Forward!
Jan 21, 2025


Which Came First – The Organized Photos or the Legacy Film?
When families set out to preserve their legacies, they often feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.
Sep 4, 2024


Community Impact Features Memory Forward in August 2023 Edition
Community Impact visited our offices last week to learn more about how we help our clients preserve their photo legacies.
Aug 15, 2023


Permanent.org Interview with Laura and Tom of Memory Forward
Memory Forward was interviewed by Permanent.org to discuss what sets us apart from other scanning services. We discuss how our...
Sep 15, 2022


Behind the scenes at Memory Forward
Rachelle Grossman of Real Time Round-Up gives a rare glimpse at the inner workings of Memory Forward.
Sep 1, 2022


Memory Forward in Tarrytown Edition of STROLL Magazine
Memory Forward was featured in the Tarrytown edition of STROLL Magazine this month! It was a joy to share our story and passions with...
Aug 25, 2022
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