Photo Albums Traditonal preserved

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Hello and WELCOME to Traditonal Photo Albums. Photos are a treasure. No matter if you are a single person, family man, or retired, we all have memories recorded on the flat media simply known as photos.

 As time passes different albums have come and gone. The main threat the the pictures is actually acid, air exposure, and the presence of lignin. Acid discolored the photos and damages them. Found in the ink, paper, and the photo books themselves, it is hard to avoid. When selecting a photo album look carefully to select one that does not have any acid. When including other things such as important cards, birth announcements, or report card records, in an album consider purchasing an acid test pen. Available from craft stores, the PH pen will indicate if something has acid present in it. If acid is present, consider either keeping it away from contact with other photos, or in a scrap booking scenario consider getting a special spray that will coat the item and keep the acid contained.

Everyone understands what air exposure is. I have experienced air damage to mainly photos that I have printed at home. Consider keeping them in frames or in archival “plastic” like sleeves to display them around the house and keep them from harm.

Lignin is a substance that is found in tree products. Mainly photo paper and photo album paper. It causes the yellowing found in the photos.

For traditional photo albums handed down in the family, consider removing the photos and converting them over to a safe environment such as is offered by Pioneer Photo Albums. All of their products are rated photo safe. With a reputation to match, this company has just about everything imaginable to make your photos safe and easily viewable over the years.

Photo Albums are a great investment to protect and lengthen the life of your precious memories.