Epson and The Photo Managers Unite to Promote September as Save Your Photos Month

Save Your Photos Month: Preserve Your Irreplaceable Memories

In our fast-paced digital world, photographs serve as vital links to our personal histories, capturing moments that carry immense sentimental value. However, many households still harbor countless printed photographs, often stored away in albums and boxes. These tangible memories, while precious, remain vulnerable to various risks including environmental factors and unforeseen disasters.

This September, Epson has joined hands with The Photo Managers to champion the cause of preserving these invaluable memories by promoting Save Your Photos Month. This initiative emphasizes the significance of digitizing photographs, ensuring that families can safeguard their history against the unpredictability of time.

Cathi Nelson, CEO of The Photo Managers, highlighted the motivation behind this initiative, saying, "We started Save Your Photos Month as a way to help families protect meaningful memories before it's too late. Photos tell the stories of our lives, and through free educational resources and easy-to-use scanning solutions like the FastFoto®, it's never been simpler to preserve these moments digitally."

The joint campaign aims to mobilize families and organizations to share helpful tips and recommendations to digitize photo collections. Understanding that every photo collection requires careful handling to make these memories accessible and protected from damage is crucial in today's age. Fortunately, advances in technology have made digitizing collections far less daunting. Programs offered during Save Your Photos Month will guide individuals on how to effectively utilize modern scanning tools to their advantage.

Throughout the month, The Photo Managers will incorporate Epson's scanning technology, particularly the FastFoto, in its online series and tutorials. FastFoto, touted as the world's fastest personal photo scanner, can swiftly scan up to 36 photos in a single batch at the astonishing rate of one photo per second. This device also captures both sides of images, aiding users in preserving handwritten notes and messages from loved ones. Plus, its intelligent organization tools simplify the management of digital files by allowing for easy uploads to cloud-based services like Dropbox and Google Drive.

Stacey Tieu, Epson's product manager for retail scanners, expressed the initiative's relevance: "Save Your Photos Month is a crucial reminder of those memories that mean the most to us. In today's digital age, it's easy to overlook those irreplaceable physical photos stowed away in boxes. This month encourages action to protect printed photographs and shares valuable resources for safeguarding these memories for generations ahead."

Events and Activities

To further facilitate memory preservation, a series of events will be hosted throughout September. Key activities include:

1. YouTube Live Events: These bi-weekly sessions will feature expert photo organizers discussing best practices on digitizing and safeguarding photographs. Topics will include emergency restoration techniques for photos affected by fire or water.

2. Memory Keepers Live Summit: This inaugural summit on September 27 will offer a rich learning experience filled with guest speakers, hands-on tutorials, and prizes. Attendees will explore how to effectively utilize the FastFoto for their digitization needs.

3. Disaster Recovery Summit: This complimentary virtual event for photo professionals will provide insights from expert archivists on disaster preparedness and recovery.

Access to further information regarding Save Your Photos Month and registration options for the aforementioned events can be found at www.saveyourphotos.org. For insights on the FastFoto scanner, visit www.epson.com/fastfoto.

About The Photo Managers

The Photo Managers is a recognized leader in training professionals who assist individuals and families in organizing, preserving, and sharing their most treasured memories. Their commitment to empowering members ensures they receive the necessary tools and education to deliver expert, customized services in photo organizing and digitization.

About Epson

Epson is a prominent global technology leader devoted to delivering efficient and innovative solutions that improve lives, all while pursuing a goal to eliminate the use of finite resources by 2050. Headquartered in Los Alamitos, California, Epson operates its business across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, championing sustainable practices in every aspect of its operations.

By participating in Save Your Photos Month, individuals can ensure that their irreplaceable memories are not just preserved—they are celebrated and shared with loved ones across generations.