Labeling Photos

As many of us know, it takes a lot of time to label photos. We also know how frustrating it can be to have photos of family members; yet, have no idea who they are. Today I took a guess at a family photo. I based my names upon the ages. I fortunately still have someone alive who knew all these people so I can check my work, but many times we are not as lucky. And even this person who is alive, may not remember the names of his aunts and uncles. The old age thing can be a killer, no pun intended.
There are many different online services where we can upload our photos and then have them printed. I know that Shutterfly will print on the back of the photo any details you include. I personally think that if you are going to print photos, it is worth taking the time to write in the detail with a service like this. If you are going to keep them in an electronic format, give them a long name! There is nothing wrong with having a detailed name so you will always know who was in the photo. In organizing your photos on your computer, you can create folders for each event in each month in each year, so you have a detail from that side as well.

So go forth and label!

Roots

Since I love both family and photography, I like to blend the two from time to time. I have photos gallore of ancestors and headstones. My family teases me that I always have my camera ready to go. A photo adds so much to the story. Whenever possible, when writing about a person, I try to add photos of them and that event if possible. I am on a quest at the moment to find a photo of my great great grandfather and grandmother. Once I have them I will have a completed collection of photos of my ancestors for the 6 generations! Above is my great great grandmother who immigrated from England to Utah. She was part of the Hunt Wagon Company which was directly behind the Willie and Martin Handcart companies. (I have a great great great grandfather and grandmother who were in the Willie Handcart company.)
Another by product is that I think about family trees all the time which in turn causes me to be more aware of trees around me. This morning I was able to take photos of some ice covered trees with a clear blue sky above them.


As you go about your life, remember that a photo can help jog the memory and it also helps a person be just that, a person!

Past Times Genealogy - Finding Your Roots

I am thinking of using this as my "Winter Logo". Any thoughts?

Fun Find of the Week

I am going to try and post a Fun Find every week.


This week it is a photo of a client's Great Grandfather. I learned of a book containing this branch's family history. I decided to check it out Friday evening and found a photo that will be treasured for many years to come. The photo contains Charles' mother, father and siblings.
I also have copies of several different census records and his World War I Draft Card.

7 Generation Ancestor Tree

This is an example of a 7 generation tree with photos printed on vinyl. It is 21 feet long!
There is a 4 generation example in the 8x10 frame in the center of this photo as well. Please contact me for a customized price for the 7 generation tree.

5 Generation Family Tree with Photos ~ Horizontal

6 Generation Family Tree with Photos

Here is a sample of a 6 Generation chart with photos.Your tree will be in electronic format, unless otherwise specified, for you to print in any size desired.
All photos to be provided by client unless prior arrangements for research have been made.