
Photo storage boxes feature tabs that you can label with different categories. You can also add in small mementos from events, like fun designs or heartwarming quotes. Try adding a descriptive label next to each photo that will help you quickly identify what’s happening in the photo. Once you’ve sorted your photos, begin placing them in your albums. This could be the event it took place at, the people in the photo or where it was taken.

As you sift through your photos, write a quick note on the back of each photo about one identifying feature in the image.

Having a list will help make the sorting process easier. Maybe you want each of your children’s birthday parties to have their own album, or maybe you want an album that’s entirely dedicated to your parents. Consider writing out a list of the albums you want to make before you start sorting through your photos.

If you have a large collection, also consider taking out duplicates. Before you get deep into sorting, do a rough pass of the photos, and take out ones that are blurry, feature the photographer’s thumb or are too bright or dark.Here are some tips to keep in mind as you begin organizing: When you create categorized photo albums, you’ll be able to easily display and find old photos.
