The Photo Detective

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Orphan Photos Jul 14, 2017

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In this episode Maureen unravels threads of a complex photo mystery that involves two orphan photos taken nearly 50 years apart and newspaper clippings spanning 16 years all discovered together in one frame. She also weighs in on the recent Amelia Earhart photo mystery. If you are curious how a photo consult works, this episode of Ask Maureen provides a glimpse behind the curtain to see what Maureen can help you to discover.

Amelia Earhart: the photo mystery that recently surfaced and how checking the archives at the source is an important step in the process
Maureen's recent mention of an orphan photo taken by George Parlow encouraged another orphan photo enthusiast to share her recent find that included a Parlow photo and much much more. Maureen delves into how they are working to unravel the photo mystery.
How newspaper archives can both unravel and deepen your photo mysteries.

I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations.

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Photo Tips & Tricks Jun 20, 2017

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In this episode of Ask Maureen, Maureen gives some great tips and points the way to some great resources, including some recent podcast appearances. What do you do with that box of photos with no names? How do you scan originals vs. slide copies? How should you deal with old black paper photo albums? Plus, you are invited to help The Photo Detective by participating in a survey about photo ID problems. Can you help?

Instagram ~ Join Maureen on this social media site for Photo
Detective Tips Photo Detective Tips ~ Family and Friends in photographs, and looking at backgrounds
Spring Cleaning your Photo Collection with Scott Fisher on Extreme Genes Episode
How I became the Photo Detective on Genealogy Guys Episode
My family took slides of the old family photos ~ Do I scan from originals or use their slides to make copies?
Do you throw out a box of old family group photos with no names?
What to do with all those negatives of photos you saved?
Black Paper albums ~ 3 tips on how to deal with them. Survey on your photo identification resources ~ what do you need to help you solve your photo mysteries?

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MetaData & Online Posting May 26, 2017

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Lantern Slides ~ What are they and what were they used for? And an example of lantern slides.
Metadata - What is metadata? How do we use it for photo organizing and preserving family history?
- Keep a list of keywords
- Electronic properties
Best practices and good behavior for posting and sharing photos online
- Watermarking photos
- Ethical photo sharing

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The Last Muster Apr 03, 2017

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After a dozen years of searching, there are still new photographs popping up. These men and women experienced the Revolutionary War period and lived long enough to be photographed. Do you have one in your collection? Listen in to learn more about The Last Muster project.

How did this project start?
How many photographs have I found?
Were there any surprises along the way?
Why aren't there more pictures from certain parts of the country?
What's next?

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Answering Listener’s Questions Mar 23, 2017

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Ask Maureen Facebook Live events are your chance to ask your photo related questions. Think about your number one concern. Is it unidentified images? Preserving photos? Organizing them for the next generation? Or maybe you want to know more about sharing pictures. Go ahead and ask. I'm listening. You can submit your question here. Here are this month's answers to questions from followers.

What's the difference between conservation and restoration? When do I need a professional?
What is a "Cabinet Card"?
How do I care for a tintype?
How to search for photos on FamilySearch.org
How to share photos of non-family members so they can find a loving home.

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Ask Maureen Mar 02, 2017

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What to do if you don't have very many old photos of your family? How can you find more photos from your ancestors?
Orphan Photos ~ instant ancestors and how to start identifying the photographs even though they are not your ancestors.
Tin Types ~ What to do first to identify them?
How to put photos on to Ancestry.com and link it to a specific person?
Photos on Fabric
Locating more information about old Photography Studios

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How I Became The Photo Detective Jan 30, 2017

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I held my first Facebook Live event on January 26th. In this episode, I answered some questions submitted by my readers.

How did I get started as the Photo Detective?
How do I tell two people apart in photos?
Is it possible to identify a geographic location (state/nation) (with reasonable accuracy) based on clothing?
A reader wrote: "My grandmother was wearing the same clothes styles/clothes in the 1970's as she did in the 1930's and 40's. How could the date of her photos be determined based on her wardrobe?
Photo Albums—How to Read the Story
How to downsize your collection

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