It appears many of us will be spending more time at home in coming months due to COVID-19 restrictions. In response, we are being flooded with suggestions about how to make best use of our social isolation time.  A return to some old-fashioned pastimes like cooking, sewing, jigsaw puzzles, cards and board games seems to be popular. Another traditional activity which might be considered is organising some of your old photos. What about that box of old slides, negatives or prints you have always meant to do something about? Perhaps now is the time to drag out that shoe box and take some steps to preserve and share your family history or other precious memories. 

Since I started SilverTone Studio, almost everyone I speak to about what I offer has said they have some photographic material they want to scan, preserve or repair. I always encourage them to do something about it but invariably “busy lifestyles” get in the way. Isolation time could provide the perfect opportunity to make a start!

Finally, my respect and gratitude to all those health workers doing their utmost to deal with COVID-19. A recent (non-COVID) emergency admission and four day stay at RPA brought home to me the critical need to flatten the curve. So, stay the f@#k at home – and pull out that box of photo stuff!  🙂