Have you got a small collection of printed photos or an old album you'd love to share?
Maybe, like me, you only have one copy of your printed photos, and you’d love to share it with your wider family.
I started this business after inheriting four generations of family photos. I felt a deep responsibility to keep those memories alive not just for myself and my children, but for the whole family. I scanned the most meaningful photos and shared them via Google Photos. My cousins were thrilled to receive photos of themselves as children, and to see their grandparents as young people again.
If you’re in the same situation holding onto a box or album of precious photos with only one copy to go around I can help.
Why choose me?
I offer a personal, local scanning service from my home office in Allerton Bywater. Your photos will never be posted or passed between people. I handle everything myself, with care and respect from start to finish.
With over five years’ experience in charities teaching digital skills, I’ve helped hundreds of people back up and organise their digital photos. Many also told me they didn’t know what to do with their printed ones and that’s what led me here.
Now, I specialise in scanning small batches of printed photos and gently enhancing them so they can be enjoyed again online, in a photo book, or shared with family.
If you’re ready to preserve your photo memories, get in touch — I’d love to help.
Shirley Crossgates
I’ve had the privilege of teaching over 600 people in charities across Leeds, helping them feel more confident with their phones, back up their photos, and rescue thousands of precious memories from being lost. Whether it’s teaching, scanning, or reuniting people with forgotten photos, I’m committed to ensuring no memory fades away
At Preserve Your Photos, I understand how valuable your family memories are. That’s why I treat each photo with the same care and respect as I would my own.
Here’s what makes my service special:
I take great pride in providing a trusted, personal service that safeguard your family’s photos. And for peace of mind, I offer a Satisfaction Guarantee. I use state-of-the-art equipment to get the best results. However, in the unlikely event you're not completely happy with your scans, I will either rescan the photos or issue a refund. Though I’m confident you’ll love the results!
Preserve Your Photos
5 Warren House Road Allerton Bywater, Castleford, WF10 2FB, United Kingdom
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