Meet the Photo Detective, Online and at FGS

I’ll be at the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Philadelphia Sept. 2-6, and I hope I’ll see you there. You can visit with me in my booth, #304, in the conference exhibit hall. It’s a great chance to chat with me about your family photos or just stop by to say hi. Please do! I like meeting the folks who submit photos to this column.

At the conference, I’ll also be presenting a workshop on identifying and preserving family photos. It’s not too late to sign up for this special offering. You can register for the conference online until Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Central time.

Last week the e-zine/blog Shades of the Departed asked me to write a short piece about the wedding photos I collect. I met the author of this informative and wonderful photo site, The Footnote Maven, through FaceBook. We’re kindred spirits when it comes to old photos. Check out the story. I talk about seven of the images from my personal (though not my family) collection. If you’ve ever cried at wedding, then be advised. You’ll need a tissue.

Next week I’ll feature a photo in this space that’ll carry a warning, “Viewer discretion advised.” Now doesn’t that pique your interest!