Nostalgia
Better With Time
Photos and videos often feel like small moments captured just for fun—but their true value sometimes isn’t fully understood until much later. As loved ones pass on, these everyday images and recordings become treasures—windows into who they were, how they laughed, what they loved, and the way they lived. It’s incredible to think that in our modern world, we’re creating a legacy without even realizing it. Our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will not only know our faces, but also our voices, expressions, quirks, and stories. Through these images, generations to come will feel connected to us in ways that were never possible before—seeing us not as names in a family tree, but as real, living people.
Paris, France: The image above is my absolute favorite of my husband’s parents—not just because it feels so quintessentially French, but because it’s so beautifully natural. It’s one of the few photos we have where they aren’t looking at the camera, just caught in a genuine moment. And since we have no video of them at all, this photo feels especially precious.
Preserving Older Images
📷Many of us only have a handful of images of our loved ones—often stored as prints, slides, or film negatives tucked away in boxes or albums. While precious, these formats can fade or become damaged over time, and they’re not easy to share with family scattered across the country. Thankfully, there are companies today that specialize in digitizing these memories, making it easier than ever to preserve and share them.
Nostalgic Media is located in Atlanta and we have been pleased with their work!
The Perfect Gift
🎁A few years ago, we gathered hundreds of old photos of my husband’s parents and had them digitized by Nostalgic Media in Atlanta. We turned those images into a slideshow, and it became one of the most meaningful gifts he ever received—something we were also able to share with his entire family. If you have old family photos, I highly recommend checking out Nostalgic Media or looking for a similar service in your local area. You’ll be so glad you did—for yourself and for future generations.
“Memories are like antiques, the older they are, the more valuable they become.”