Spring is the season of fresh starts, and while you’re busy tidying up closets and scrubbing baseboards, don’t forget about one of the most important areas to declutter—your family’s home movies and photo collection!

If you have boxes of old VHS tapes, film reels, or stacks of printed photos collecting dust, now is the perfect time to get them organized and preserved for generations to come. And the best way to do that? Digitize them with Harold’s Photo in Sioux Falls!

Step 1: Sort & Organize Your Memories

Before taking your precious memories to Harold’s Photo, start by sorting through what you have:

✔ Printed Photos & Albums – Do you have old photo albums, stacks of loose prints, shoeboxes full of photos or slides that have been sitting untouched? Separate them into type (photos, negatives & slides). Remove them from albums as well as any tape, staples, paper clips, glue or attachments.
✔ Home Movies & Tapes – Videotapes, film reels, audios and other outdated formats degrade over time. Now is the time to rescue those memories before they fade!
✔ Duplicates & Damaged Items – You may find you have multiple copies of the same photos or negatives. Decide what to keep, toss, or digitize. If you find damaged photos, including some stuck to glass, bring them in for a restoration estimate.

Step 2: Digitize with Harold’s Photo

Once you’ve sorted through your collection, bring them to Harold’s Photo in Sioux Falls for professional digitization services. We offer:

• Photo Scanning & Restoration - Turn your old prints, negatives, and slides into high-quality digital images.
• Slide Scanning - Slides from years gone by are digitized into sharp and bright JPG files.
• Negative Scanning - Negatives are preserved frame-by-frame, resulting in JPG digital files that are ready to store or print.
• Videotap Transfers - Our in-house lab will preserve the memories you have captured on home video.
• Movie Reel Transfers - We will digitize your reel-to-reel home movies, including Super 8, 8mm, and 16mm reels.
• Audio Transfers - Preserve audio memories from obsolete formats to a digital format and easily share and enjoy today.

Step 3: Enjoy & Share Your Memories

Once your photos and videos are digitized, the fun begins!

• Create Digital Albums – Organize your new digital files into folders by year or event.
• Share with Family – Send digital copies to relatives or upload to a private online album.
• Make a Slideshow or Movie – Use your digitized footage to create a nostalgic video for reunions or family gatherings.
• Give the Gift of Memories – Turn old photos into a custom photo book or slideshow as a meaningful gift.

Make Organizing Easy with The Gather Box

Sorting through decades of photos, tapes, and slides can feel overwhelming—but Harold’s Photo makes it simple with The Gather Box! This all-in-one solution lets you safely pack up your home movie videotapes, slides, and printed photos to be professionally digitized. Just fill the box with your cherished memories, drop it off at Harold’s Photo in Sioux Falls, and their expert team will handle the rest—transforming your analog keepsakes into digital treasures you can easily share and enjoy. We can also mail The Gather Box to you & you can mail it back-no need to be in Sioux Falls! No stress, no hassle—just beautifully preserved memories. Ready to declutter and protect your family’s history? Order your Gather Box today! Learn more here.

Don’t Wait—Preserve Your Memories Today!

Spring cleaning isn’t just about decluttering—it’s about preserving the moments that matter most. Take the time to organize, digitize, and enjoy your family’s memories before they’re lost to time.

Visit Harold’s Photo in Sioux Falls today and let our expert team help you protect your history for generations to come!