It was a picture of me when I was six years old. My dad is hugging me at Disneyland. It turned out to be the last photo ever taken of us together. He passed away not long after that day.
That one photo reminded me of the power of a single image. It holds emotion, memory, connection — everything that words can’t capture. And I know you have photos like that too. The ones that instantly take you back, that remind you of who and what matters most.
That picture inspired everything we do at ScanMyPhotos. For 35 years, our mission has been to help families rescue their memories. We began this journey by developing and printing analog photographs before evolving into a digital service — one that turns boxes of old prints into digital stories that can be shared, preserved, and passed on. Because we pioneered bulk photo scanning, the name was easily obtained. Even Inc. Magazine reported on the vital importance of the ScanMyPhotos name.
Today, photography isn’t just about keeping memories — it’s about sharing them. Social media has become the new photo album. Digitizing your old pictures gives them a second life online, where stories spread, conversations begin, and family history comes alive again.
Every scan can spark a connection. A forgotten birthday photo can turn into a viral memory thread. A wedding picture from 1972 might bring a comment from a grandchild seeing it for the first time. Or even the press of the camera shutter to snap a family photo at Disneyland.
That’s why photo scanning isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. It keeps your stories moving forward, rather than locked away in boxes. From our survey, 96% of all analog snapshots, slides, home movie reel,s and more haven't been seen since they were first developed at a photo lab decades ago.
Photography has undergone significant changes since those days. Film gave way to digital, and now sharing those memories has become the heartbeat of how we connect. When you digitize your photos, you don’t just save them — you bring them back into your life. You reconnect with people, and you keep those moments alive.
That’s why I still believe every picture matters. If you have photos that hold significant meaning for you, don’t wait. Rescue it, share it, and keep the story going.
Thanks for reading this personal story.
Mitch Goldstone
Cofounder, ScanMyPhotos
P.S. I still keep that Disneyland photo on my desk. Check out our website's homepage; it's also available there. Sometimes, one picture can change an entire life — are your pictures digitized, or do you know others that need to do this?
