The Best Way to Scan and Share Old Holiday Photos with Family
By: USA IMAGING, Inc.
Holiday photos are more than snapshots—they’re memories wrapped in laughter, tradition, and the faces of those we love. Whether it’s Grandma’s famous pie, a childhood snowball fight, or matching PJs by the fireplace, these moments deserve to be preserved and shared.
Digitizing your holiday photos is one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your family—and it’s easier than you think. This guide shows you the best way to scan, organize, and share your seasonal memories for maximum smiles and nostalgia.
🎄 Why Scan Holiday Photos?
Protect against fading, water damage, or loss
Easily share with distant family and future generations
Use in slideshows, holiday cards, or digital albums
Create meaningful gifts with little effort
The holidays are already full of emotion—seeing an old photo makes it even more powerful.
🧼 Step 1: Prep Your Photos Before Scanning
Gather your photos from:
Shoeboxes or albums
Holiday scrapbooks
Cards with photo inserts
Old negatives or slides (yes, we scan those too!)
Remove any Post-its, staples, or tape. Lightly dust photos with a microfiber cloth to avoid scanning lint or debris.
Pro Tip: Add index cards with handwritten notes like “Christmas 1989” or “Hanukkah at Mom’s.” We’ll scan those too—they become the perfect digital divider.
🖨️ Step 2: Choose the Right Scan Settings
For holiday prints, we recommend:
600 DPI resolution for crisp detail and printability
Color scanning to capture the warmth of lights, décor, and sweaters
Flatbed scanning (no rollers) to protect delicate or glossy prints
At USA Imaging, we use professional-grade scanners with gentle handling and high-resolution capture—perfect for heirloom photos.
🗂️ Step 3: Organize Digitally for Easy Sharing
Group your digital files by:
Year (e.g., “Christmas_1997”)
Family name (e.g., “Garcia_Holidays”)
Event or location (e.g., “Thanksgiving_At_The_Cabin”)
We can even name files and structure folders for you, making it easy to upload into shared drives, Dropbox, or Ancestry photo albums.
💌 Step 4: Share the Joy
Once digitized, your photos are ready for:
Holiday email blasts or family newsletters
Custom printed gifts (mugs, ornaments, photo books)
Digital slideshows for holiday gatherings
Private family photo albums online
If desired, we can create slideshow files or photo montages with gentle music—just ask when you request your quote!
📞 Make This the Year You Bring Old Holidays Back to Life
There’s never been a better time to scan and share holiday memories.
It’s the kind of gift that keeps giving—and never goes out of style.
Call USA Imaging at (858) 513-6565,
Email: [email protected],
or Request a Quote to get started before the next family gathering.
