Kyle's Photography

Care of Digital Photos

By Kyle Purves

CARE OF DIGITAL PHOTOS: You should frame your photo as soon as possible, the glass alone will block out 50% of UV rays (sunlight). UV light makes photos fade over time and turns them yellow. If you don't frame your photos at all it will significantly shorten the life of your print. Digital photos, if cared for, can last 20-30 years or more. Ones placed in albums should last a LOT longer, say 30-50 years, depending again on the paper and ink used plus the temperature and humidity conditions where you store them. A cool, dry, dark place is best for photo print storage.

Avoid getting the photo paper wet! It will take the ink right off the paper. Also avoid putting the photo in direct contact with the glass. Use a mat with a frame.

Avoid placing them in high humidity areas.

Avoid direct sunlight and any bright indirect sunlight.

Epson “Colorlife” photo paper or “Premium” Gloss photo paper used for all photos.

CARE OF DIGITAL PHOTOS: You should frame your photo as soon as possible, the glass alone will block out 50% of UV rays (sunlight). UV light makes photos fade over time and turns them yellow. If you don't frame your photos at all it will significantly shorten the life of your print. Digital photos, if cared for, can last 20-30 years or more. Ones placed in albums should last a LOT longer, say 30-50 years, depending again on the paper and ink used plus the temperature and humidity conditions where you store them. A cool, dry, dark place is best for photo print storage.

Avoid getting the photo paper wet! It will take the ink right off the paper. Also avoid putting the photo in direct contact with the glass. Use a mat with a frame.

Avoid placing them in high humidity areas.

Avoid direct sunlight and any bright indirect sunlight. Epson “Colorlife” photo paper or “Premium” Gloss photo paper used for all photos.

CARE OF DIGITAL PHOTOS: You should frame your photo as soon as possible, the glass alone will block out 50% of UV rays (sunlight). UV light makes photos fade over time and turns them yellow. If you don't frame your photos at all it will significantly shorten the life of your print. Digital photos, if cared for, can last 20-30 years or more. Ones placed in albums should last a LOT longer, say 30-50 years, depending again on the paper and ink used plus the temperature and humidity conditions where you store them. A cool, dry, dark place is best for photo print storage. Avoid getting the photo paper wet! It will take the ink right off the paper. Also avoid putting the photo in direct contact with the glass. Use a mat with a frame.

Avoid placing them in high humidity areas.

Avoid getting the photo paper wet! It will take the ink right off the paper. Also avoid putting the photo in direct contact with the glass. Use a mat with a frame.

Avoid placing them in high humidity areas.

Avoid direct sunlight and any bright indirect sunlight. Epson “Colorlife” photo paper or “Premium” Gloss photo paper used for all photos.