Photo Preservation Reminder In The Wake of Hurricane Sandy

I was watching some news coverage of Hurricane Sandy a few days ago and there was a woman standing on the site of what was once her home, holding a battered and soggy wedding photo of her parents. She was sobbing, saying this was the only photo she could find of her parents. It was painful to watch. For years, I have been writing about the need to protect heirloom property such as photos and scrapbooks. I can’t recall where I read this but insurance companies report that the number one loss item  is personal photos. Unfortunately, there is no monetary value to these. Technically they are just pieces of paper with images on them. But because of the emotional value of photos, they do indeed carry the most import.

In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Professional Photographers Society of New York State is offering photo restoration services to those whose family photographs have been damaged by the flood waters or other impacts of the hurricane, free of charge as a public service.

“As a society of professional photographers, we understand the true importance of photographs to sustain our spirits. We work with individuals, couples, and families every day to capture these memories,” said PPSNYS First Vice President Honey DeLapa. “Photo restoration is a way we can assist in the healing process for our neighbors in communities that experienced devastation from Hurricane Sandy,” DeLapa continued. Professional photographers throughout New York State are volunteering their time and resources to assist families in restoring treasured memories damaged in the recent storm.

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