The Fine Art of Family eMagazine

DIGITAL MEMORIES Here are three top-of-the-line slide-converting scanners that will turn all your oldest memories into easy-to-enjoy digital files in no time.

DIGITAL MEMORIES Backing up your pictures on a secure photography website is a no-brainer. It’s simply the best way to safeguard your memories from accidentally getting lost or damaged forever. Here are the top three most trustworthy photo storing and sharing websites on the Net.

SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Collectors are born, not made. Curators are made, not born. I’m lucky enough to be equal parts collector and curator. The first part was a gift from my parents. The second was courtesy of a strong education and a voracious appetite for reading.

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “I’m going on a family ski trip soon. What are some tips to keep in mind when photographing in winter weather?”—A.P., Chicago, IL

BEHIND THE LENS Three-and-a-half decades after changing the face of Vogue forever, Beverly Johnson looks back on what that iconic cover photo meant (and still means) to her, the fashion industry, and our future.

DIGITAL MEMORIES Leave it to the holiday season to remind us of our seemingly-infinite shopping choices. If “digital camera” is on your wish or gift list, you’ll quickly discover that this product is no exception. With thousands of models to choose from…

SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Whenever you find yourself behind the lens, how often is it aimed at a relative, a friend or, perhaps, a lover? It is not unusual to use the camera as an instrument of expressing love and affection. People have been featuring their dearest companions as the subject of their art for centuries.

MONICA’S BLOG On my trip home from Jackson Hole, Wyoming some months ago, I asked someone in airport security to hand-check my bag, which was full of fresh rolls of film (a week’s worth of photographing clients). In case you didn’t know, I’m old school when it comes to photography. While I occasionally shoot digital, I usually prefer…

MONICA ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS “Taking holiday photos is so stressful. How do I get my kids to sit still and smile for the camera?”–N.G., Miami, FL

DIGITAL MEMORIES Archiving images isn’t what it used to be. Just a decade ago, photos were destined to be printed, held, examined, shared, and discussed. Maybe they would, ultimately, end their journey in a drawer or box, but invariably they could be retrieved, albeit with rolled up a sleeves and some digging. Nowadays, digital photos are amassed (thousands of them!) and, most often, stored in a computer hard drive without a plan. Not to scare you, but this isn’t exactly your safest bet.