Now that you have a baby, every moment you capture is extra savor-worthy -- whether you've snapped a pic with a DSLR or your trusty cell phone. You don't want a computer crash or a lost phone to wipe out your photo collection forever. Consider taking this photographer's advice as well as tips from fellow moms on ways to back up your photos, so you never lose these beautiful mementos of life with baby.
Make a 'Set It & Forget It' Backup Plan
"Digital photos can be safely stored in a variety of places for a relatively low cost. In addition to having them on your hard drive, it's important to upload them to one or two online storage services for backup. Some popular services include Amazon Photos, Google Photos, and CrashPlan.
"Ideally, photo backup should happen automatically so you don't have to remember. Online storage services offer the option of automatically backing up your computer folders and even the photos on...
"Digital photos can be safely stored in a variety of places for a relatively low cost. In addition to having them on your hard drive, it's important to upload them to one or two online storage services for backup. Some popular services include Amazon Photos, Google Photos, and CrashPlan.
"Ideally, photo backup should happen automatically so you don't have to remember. Online storage services offer the option of automatically backing up your computer folders and even the photos on your smartphone. The key is to find a convenient solution so you can 'set it and forget it.' This is the most reliable way to make sure there will always be a backup.
"Printed photos and albums are best stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. You'll want to make sure they're out of reach for your little ones, just in case." -- Mike Peyzner, Choco Studio, San Francisco, California

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