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Smartphone Data Backup Travel Photo Tips Episode #13 of Photos with Sherita is about all about photo tips when you travel. In this episode, we share with you some great ways to take photos on your digital camera and make sure they are saved on more than one device throughout your travels. Technology is our friend…sometimes…as you will discover when you listen to the podcast. The joy of a special trip is forever captured in your photos that you'll want to be sure you can re-visit your memories again and again! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you and help support this podcast so thank you!). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Dropbox: Dropbox is a cloud storage and sync service available for the Mac, PC, and most mobile devices. PlayMemories is Sony's software that allows you to transfer your photos off of your digital camera and onto your phone. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Visit our Tools of the Trade page for additional photo organizing resources and don't forget to checkout our new digital shop! Want the transcript? Send us an email with "Transcript-PWS13" in the subject line.

Smartphone Data Backup Save Your Photos Month Episode #12 of Photos with Sherita is about smartphone backup tips. In this episode, we are excited to be part of the Save Your Photos Month Summit that is inspiring people worldwide to save their photos. There are a variety of steps you can take to ensure that your precious photos are safe and celebrated, but we both believe (and so do our clients) that the #1 step in making sure our memories are preserved is Backing up our Smartphones!! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you and help support this podcast so thank you!). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Your Smartphone Backup Guide: A fun and easy to read guide that walks you through the process of backing up your smartphones. Dropbox: Dropbox is a cloud storage and sync service available for the Mac, PC, and most mobile devices. External Hard Drives (EHD): Find our favourite EHDs at our Tools of the Trade page. Backblaze: one of our recommendations for cloud storage, offers a good read on sync vs. backup. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Visit our Tools of the Trade page for additional photo organizing resources Want the transcript? Send us an email with "Transcript" in the subject line. Download the mp3 file

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 mom of a senior, I know there will be countless other distractions as the event grows near! And in case you were wondering, I have my project folder started!  If you have not listened to PWS Podcast on Graduation Slideshows, be sure to do so, as the tips mentioned there will also help you with the preparation and design of your graduation photo album. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you and help support this podcast so thank you!). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mixbook - this is one of our favorite consumer based photo book companies. They offer excellent customer service, easy to use software (with great templates), and a nice quality printed photo book. Pinhole Press - they offer a high-quality professional printing, beautiful craftsmanship and premium photo book pages that lay perfectly flat. The panoramic, Layflat Photo Book is their premium photo book and is a great choice for graduation! P.S. We also love their personalized memory games :) Blurb - is your best choice if you want to design the book using pro tools like Adobe InDesign or use their PDF Uploader to set up your book. Photography Concentrate - an educational website for folks who love photography. You'll find articles, freebies, and tutorials on how to take better photos, editing, and retouching. A great resource - at the minimum get on their mailing list! Listen to our podcast on Pro Scanning Tips to Get Better Quality Images since you will likely have some school/sports photos that you will want to include in the photo album. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Visit our Tools of the Trade page for additional photo organizing resources Download the mp3 file

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 is key for any monumental event. You will be so glad (and proud) to get this done so you and your graduate can watch and enjoy it...maybe even before he/she graduates! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you and help support this podcast so thank you!). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Slideshow Calculator - this is a handy tool to help you determine how long your slideshow will be based on the number of photos and planned music tempo. Songfinch- beautiful, one-of-a-kind personalized songs created just for you by professional songwriters. Bensound - royalty free music from soft and mellow to happy rock! Pro Scanning Tips to Get Better Quality Images - Be sure to listen to PWS podcast #5 since you will likely have some professional school/ sports photos that you will want to include in the slideshow. Animoto - Web-based easy to use slideshow software, easy to share, beautiful styles to fit all occasions. ProShow Gold - Instant slideshows for everyone - software for Windows Google Photos - select the photos using Google Photos desktop (the maximum number allowed is 50) and then use the app on your mobile device to create the slideshow (you cannot make movies from your desktop) iMovie - Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Visit our Tools of the Trade page for additional photo organizing resources Download the mp3 file

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 like royalty! In this episode we are all about the number three: Three reasons why we think it is the perfect gift for yourself or to give to someone else. Three time saving tips on things we have learned - since we both have (and have gifted) the digital frames. Three ideas on who to give the Nixplay digital frame to this holiday season. AND THREE WAYS YOU CAN ENTER TO WIN YOUR VERY OWN IRIS DIGITAL FRAME! Subscribe to Photos with Sherita and get our Three Simple Ways to Backup Your Phone Photos Guide! Instagram follow and comment with #photoswithsheritagiveaway and tag three friends Like us on Facebook Once you do any or all of the above, come right back here and leave a comment for each way you are entering. Example: Comment #1 - I subscribed! Comment #2 - Just followed you on Instagram and used the hashtag to tag 3 friends Comment #2 - I liked Photos with Sherita on Facebook Each comment (up to 3 comments per person) will count as an entry! Official Rules: Open to U.S. residents only. Only comments on this blog post will count as entries for the giveaway. One comment equals one entry. Three comments equals entry maximum per person. Do not reply to emails or leave entries on Instagram or Facebook as they will not be counted. Deadline to enter in this giveaway is December 14, 2017. Winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. Retail value $199.99 Disclosure: We received the Iris digital frame compliments of NixPlay for this giveaway. All opinions are our own. Show Notes Note: Some links may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this mini episode: Nixplay Digital Frames our favorite digital frame that displays a lifetime of photos instantly :) •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

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 our "go to" tips when our photo organizing clients ask for photography help! If you enjoyed these tips and are looking for a fun, easy course to teach you how to use your "fancy" digital camera we are excited to recommend Kyle Schultz's Photo Fix Course. Kyle believes "the power of photography lies in the hands of parents" and that is why he created Photo Fix.  He also offers a free webinar "How to Shoot Professional Photos of Your Kids Without Hiring an Expensive Photographer. Be sure to signup for his webinar today (and then show up!) so you get the bonus. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this mini-episode: Microfiber cloth for cleaning your camera lens Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

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 adult kids. Tips are shared for picking out the pieces with the most important and ideas on how to best preserve them and honor the stories. Sorting through the touchstones of our children's lives can be very emotional and we hope our suggestions make it a little easier. Be your kid's hero by preserving their memorabilia today and sharing stories about it for years to come. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Microfiber cloth for cleaning off your scanner after scanning artwork Epson Perfection V600 ~ our favorite reasonably priced flatbed photo scanner ShotBox ~ a portable, collapsible, photography lightbox that fits on your kitchen table providing excellent photography lighting. Clear Memory Container ~ Rubbermaid storage tote just the right size for your favorite memorabilia Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

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 for both Android and iPhone: How to turn off location settings for Android phones: This article references Samsung Galaxy 5 but it is the same process for Samsung Galaxy 6, 7 & 8. How to turn off location settings for iPhones: This article also tells you how to tell if a photo has a Geotag location embedded in it. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

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 app on my phone? Sending your photos to a scanning service? There are so many choices, and they will all work equally well if you take the right steps to prepare your photos. In this podcast, we share with you those preparation steps and where to start so you can be confident that your scanned images are what you need when you need them...which is often right away! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Post-it Notes We like the "super sticky" notes because it reduces the chance of the note falling off the photo Microfiber cloth for cleaning your printed photos Epson Perfection V600 ~ our favourite reasonably priced flatbed photo scanner Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner ~ these are our favourite rechargeable batteries USB drive - for having the scanned photos put on if you bring them to a store for scanning or for easy sharing Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

Smartphone Photography Tips 4 Tips for taking better smartphone photos. Episode #4 of Photos with Sherita 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 our photo organizing clients ask for photography help! If you are looking for a course to take to improve your smartphone photo taking skills we are excited to recommend Nick Kelsh's Smartphone Photography Course. Nick has a long history of working as a professional photographer and in 2012 shifted gears to dedicate himself to teaching critiquing, inspiring and celebrating amateur and advanced amateur photographers. Be sure to visit his website for free photo tips and his upcoming photography workshops! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this mini episode: Microfiber cloth for cleaning your camera lens Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

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 you to please, please backup your photos. We're all watching the devastation in Houston, fires in western states and countless other tragedies that are out of our control. Backup your computer and keep a backup off-site and/or on the cloud. We promise you'll never regret taking the time to back up your photos! Click here to download this episode's freebie: Backup Your Photos - our favorite backup options for your computer AND your photos! Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: Backblaze is our choice for whole computer backup Off-site cloud photo backup choices include: Dropbox iMemories Google Photos iCloud On-site backup choices include: External Hard Drive for Mac External Hard Drive for Windows Fire Safe Other links: Understanding the difference between backup and sync Becky Higgins-Project Life Gretchen Rubin Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

Organize Your Photo Step two is Create. 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 here to download this episode's freebie: Create Your Photo Hub - tips on how to create a core file structure on your Photo Hub. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. External Hard Drive for Mac External Hard Drive for Windows Colored external hard drive (EHD) cases The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin How to find your photos on your Mac computer How to find your photos on your Windows computer How to see your hard drive and other Mac tips Handy keyboard shortcuts that are great timesavers After the Podcast… Note: Even though we are pro photo organizers ourselves, our mom's brains forget things. Here are some bonus information and resources we use with our VIP clients. Do you have photos on both Mac & Windows computers? If so, we highly recommend Paragon Software which allows you to use the same EHD on both computers. Paragon Software NTFS for Mac is what you want to purchase if you have a Mac and need to read a Windows EHD. Paragon software HFS for Windows is what you want to purchase if you have Windows and need to read a Mac EHD. Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file

Organize Your Photos Step one is Gather. 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. Set an appointment to gather all your digital photos from old media and devices you have tucked away to deal with "someday". Click here to download this episode's freebie: Gather Your Digital Photos Checklist - a guide to all the places your digital photos might be hiding. Show Notes Note: Some links below may be affiliate links which means we'll receive compensation if you purchase through the links (at no additional cost to you). Please know that we only recommend products and services we have tested and tried ourselves. Once you have gathered all your devices, here are some things you may need to get your photos off your devices which we'll talk about in episode #2! Camera card reader Extra cables for iPhone or Android and be sure to search for a specific device or computer to ensure cable compatibility CD/DVD external drive if your computer does not have a built-in drive Thanks for listening! •Leave an honest review on iTunes •Leave a note for us in the comment section below •Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes | Android | Stitcher Download the mp3 file