Photos with Sherita Podcast: Recent Episodes
Photos with Sherita Podcast
PPO Studio Founders Sherra + Rita (Sherita) certified photo organizers here! We know you love your photo collections filled with favorite photos and sweet stories but the overwhelm is real because we all have so many photos! Technology keeps changing and there are so many choices for photo storage and photo sharing. We share all our top tips for managing your photos so you can create fabulous keepsakes. Plus you'll get fantastic ideas from our photo savvy guests!
Episode #34 of our podcast is about scanning one box of photos. It is likely that you have many boxes of photos and that alone presents itself as an overwhelming task. What would it feel like to commit to scanning one box of photos per week, per month, or per year? Scanning your favorite photos … #34: Scanning One Box of Photos Read More »
Episode #33 of our podcast is about scanning your photos that are framed. If your photos are framed it is safe to assume they are important. If the photos that you have in frames are your only copy then this is the perfect opportunity to create a digital master of your photo. Anything exposed to … #33: Scanning Framed Photos Read More »
Episode #32 of our podcast is about photo scanning. And guess what, scanning photos is not very fun, however, it is rewarding! The best part is when you get to discover, tell, and share the stories about your photos. Be sure to listen to hear how we came up with our acronym for the word … #32: Scanning Your Photos from Home Read More »
Episode #31 of our podcast is about fun things to do with your photos. Most of us are self-isolating and practicing social distancing and might be feeling a bit glum. This is an ideal time to embrace your photos in fun and creative ways. If you want to jump right to our tips we have … #31: Photo Fun – Your Photos, Your Stories, Your Way! Read More »
Episode #30 of our podcast features Professional Photo Organizer Linda Deppa. Linda experienced a near-death experience after a serious car accident and this event changed how she lives her amazing and inspiring life! Linda has been passionate about organizing since childhood and has used her organizing skills throughout her life. For more than two decades, … #30: Featured Guest-Linda Deppa Read More »
Episode #29 features Curtis Bisel from Scan Your Entire Life (SYEL). Scan Your Entire Life is a fabulous resource to help everyday people learn how to scan, restore, organize, preserve and share their irreplaceable family photo collections. Curtis shares with us a bit about his background, how he got started scanning his family photo collection … #29: Featured Guest-Curtis Bisel, Owner of Scan Your Entire Life Read More »
Episode #28 of our podcast features Professional Photo Organizer Lisa Kurtz from Pix & TALES. Lisa shares what inspired her to be in the memory keeping industry along with great tips on how to best manage your digital photo collection. Show Notes Connect with Lisa if you need a photo organizer or if you would … #28: Featured Guest-Lisa Kurtz of Pix & TALES Read More »
Episode #27 of Photos with Sherita features Professional Photo Organizer Lisa Winningkoff. Lisa shares with us how she made the transition from being a CPA for 25 years to running a profitable and successful photo organizing business (all in a few year’s time)! Lisa provides concrete tips on how to reinvent yourself if you are … #27: Featured Guest-Lisa Winningkoff Read More »
Episode #26 features Archival Methods General Manager, Angela. Archival Methods is known for its photo-safe, archival, and acid-free storage boxes and containers for photographs, memorabilia, and other keepsake heirlooms. Angela will share her favorite products and she also shares new and exciting product updates from Archival Methods. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be … #26: Featured Guest-Angela from Archival Methods Read More »
Episode #25 is about iPhone tips. Kim & Tamara are excited to share with you that Pixelwinx celebrated its 6th birthday this year with their client’s growing photo collections, custom photo albums, slideshows, scanning services, and many iPhone photos! Both Kim and Tamara also love teaching clients how to use their iPhones like Pros so … PWS #25 Featured Guests-Kim & Tamara from Pixelwinx Read More »
Featured Guest – Chris Southard, CDS Media Solutions Episode #23 of Photos with Sherita is an interview with scanning professional Chris Southard. Chris is the owner of CDS Media Solutions providing high quality professional scanning and photo organizing services to clients in the Cincinnati area. Because of his photography background, he has a passion for … PWS #24 Featured Guest-Chris Southard from CDS Media Solutions Read More »
Stories from Old Photos Episode #23 of Photos with Sherita we talk about the stories we discover from old photos. Sherra reveals childhood stories she learns from her mom when she sends her a restored version. Rita continues to learn stories from her parents using the Story Worth website and their prompts. Whatever old photos … PWS #23 Stories from Old Photos Read More »
Featured Guest – Hazel Thornton from Organized for Life Episode #22 of Photos with Sherita is an interview with Hazel Thornton. Hazel is a professional organizer and photo organizer based in Albuquerque, NM; a genealogist and the creator of The Clutter Flow Chart Collection. Remember the Menendez Trial? Hazel was former Juror #9 on the … PWS #22: Featured Guest – Hazel Thornton from Organized for Life Read More »
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Episode #21 of Photos with Sherita is about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. And…guess what, they are not photos!! Yes, we agree anything photo related is an excellent and priceless gift for any occasion, we just thought we’d mix it up and share with you a couple of our personal favorites that … PWS #21: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas! Read More »
How to Document Your Photo Stories! Episode #20 of Photos with Sherita is about documenting your stories and the different ways you can capture the stories of your loved ones. In this episode, we share with you 3 ways that we have used to document stories for both our clients and loved ones. Here are … PWS #20: 3 Ways to Document Your Photo Story Read More »
Photo Story Inspiration…You Can Be a Storyteller too! Episode #19 of Photos with Sherita is about telling your story and capturing the stories of your loved ones. In this episode, we ask each other 3 questions (about an event/occasion) to help inspire you to share your photo story. Here are 3 steps to get started: … PWS #19: Telling Your Story…Get Started Today! Read More »
Tips to Help You Decide Which of Your Precious Photos are #frameworthy? Episode #18 of Photos with Sherita is a candid discussion about framing your favorite photos. If you look around your office, family room, bedroom how many framed photos do you see? We share suggestions on where to buy frames and what special occasions … PWS #18: Tips to Help You Decide Which of Your Precious Photos are #frameworthy! Read More »
3 Tips on How to Print Photos from Your Phone 3 Ways to Print Photos from Your Phone Episode #17 of Photos with Sherita is short, sweet and full of great tips on how to print your favorite phone photos. Here are my favorite things about a printed photo: I can touch it, I can … PWS #17: 3 Ways to Print Photos from Your Phone Read More »
Featured Podcast Guest-Meg Calton Featured Guest-Meg Calton from Snap Happy Mom Episode #16 of Photos with Sherita is an interview with Meg Calton. Meg is a mom of 3 with sweet baby 4 on the way, a professional photographer, and the owner of SnapHappyMom.com. Meg shares with us her all time favorite photo (see above) … PWS #16: Featured Guest-Meg Calton from Snap Happy Mom Read More »
Featured Podcast Guest-Ryan Ducie Featured Guest-Ryan Ducie from Nixplay Episode #15 of Photos with Sherita is an interview with Ryan Ducie, head of marketing at Nixplay. Tune in to hear a sweet story about one of Ryan’s favorite childhood photos (shown above) and learn how he got started with his career in the photo industry … PWS #15: Featured Guest-Ryan Ducie from Nixplay Read More »
Share Your Photos and Photo Stories Featured Guest & Case Study-Ann Episode #14 of Photos with Sherita is an interview with a very special guest! Ann is a mom, grandma, and a middle-school teacher. She has a love/hate relationship with technology and decided that 2019 was the year she was going to be the boss … PWS #14: Featured Guest & Case Study-Ann Read More »
Share Your Photos and Photo Stories Make 2019 Your Year to Celebrate Your Photos & Stories In episode #13 of Photos with Sherita we are kicking off 2019! We are going to share less about technology and a lot more about how to tell your family stories and different ways to celebrate your photos. We … PWS #13: Your Year for Photos & Stories Read More »
Graduation Photos Tips Photo Albums for your Graduate (from kindergarten to college) Episode #11 of Photos with Sherita is about graduation photo albums. In this episode, we share with your design and organizing tips to prepare for your future graduate’s photo album. It might seem too early to be thinking about graduation but, as a … PWS #11: Pro Design Tips to Help You Create the Perfect Graduation Album Read More »
Graduation Slideshow Ideas Slideshows for your Graduate (from kindergarten to college) Episode #10 of Photos with Sherita is all about graduation slideshows. In this episode, we share with your design and organizing tips to prepare for your future graduate’s slideshow. Our number one tip is to start early! Give yourself plenty of time because preparation … PWS #10: Design Tips for Graduation Slideshows that Everyone will Enjoy Read More »
Update: The giveaway is now over. Be sure to subscribe for updates for future giveaways. Nixplay Iris WiFi Digital Frame Episode #9 of Photos with Sherita is about our favorite gift for family, close friends, and our VIP clients! The new Iris WiFi Digital Frame by Nixplay is simply stunning! The packaging itself makes you feel … PWS #9: Nixplay Iris-Our Favorite Digital Photo Frame Read More »
Digital Camera Tips Our Favorite DSLR Camera Photo Taking Tips. Episode #8 of Photos with Sherita is about taking better photos with your “real” digital camera. In this mini-podcast (under 9 minutes) we share with you easy to remember photo tips that will have you taking better photos before the episode is over. These are … PWS #8: Our Favorite Pro Photo Tips for Your DSLR Camera Read More »
Organize Kids Artwork Managing Your Kid’s Memorabilia Episode #7 of Photos with Sherita is about creative ways to manage your kid’s memorabilia: artwork, trinkets, reports cards, etc… We share what to do with the memorabilia that you have saved and address these three age groups: your young kids, high school & college kids and your … PWS #7: Kid’s Artwork-Creative Ways to Keep the Best & Recycle the Rest Read More »
Smartphone Safety Tips Smartphone Safety Tips. Episode #6 of Photos with Sherita is about smartphone safety. In this mini-podcast (under 11 minutes) we share safety tips that start with knowing about your camera’s location settings and where to turn it off. Each phone model may be a little different but below are links to articles … PWS #6: Android or iPhone Know Your Phone Privacy Read More »
Photo Scanning Tips Pro Scanning Tips to Get Better Quality Images Episode #5 of Photos with Sherita is about scanning photos. In this episode, we focus on a small number of key photos that you might need for a special occasion. There are many choices on how to scan your print photos. Traditional scanner? Scanning … PWS #5: Pro Scanning Tips to Get Better Quality Images Read More »
Smartphone Photography Tips 4 Tips for taking better smartphone photos. Episode #4 is about taking better photos with your smartphone. In this mini-podcast (under 10 minutes) we share with you four easy to remember photo tips that will have you taking better photos before the episode is over. These are our “go to” tips when … #4: Android or iPhone? 4 Tips to Help You Take Better Photos Read More »
Organize Your Pictures Step three is Backup. Get the peace of mind knowing that you have a backup of all your precious photos in case of computer crash or natural disaster. Episode #3 of Photos with Sherita is all about backup and if you don’t do anything else to organize your photos, we are begging … PWS #3: Digital Photo Organizing- Backup Your Photos Read More »
Organize Your Photos Step two: Create Your Photo Hub We’re talking about how to create a photo hub where ALL your photos will live. Episode #2 of Photos with Sherita is all about your photo hub and getting all your photos in ONE PLACE. It’s another appointment with yourself that is so worth it! Click … PWS #2: Digital Photo Organizing- Create a Photo Hub Read More »
Organize Your Photos Step one: Gather Your Photos. We’re sharing our best photo organizing tips to help you gather all your digital photos from your different devices! Welcome to our first episode of Photos with Sherita! We’re excited to help guide you, one step at the time, to overcome your photo organizing frustration and overwhelm. … PWS #1: Digital Photo Organizing- Gather Your Photo Devices Read More »