{"id":14398,"date":"2017-06-22T13:02:56","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T17:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.175.118.96\/?p=14398"},"modified":"2024-09-11T09:53:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T13:53:42","slug":"safely-writing-on-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/safely-writing-on-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Safely Writing on Photographs &#038; Snapshots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/blog\/tips-for-labeling-photos-and-snapshots\/\">updated blog post<\/a> on this topic for the most up-to-date information.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"433\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-1-copy-600x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14414 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-1-copy-600x433.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-1-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/433;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2>How to Document Your Old Photographs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This blog post outlines best practices for safely writing on photographs and archival sleeves and storage enclosures. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Documenting your personal photos is an important step in preserving your family&#8217;s history. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">You may want to label some of your photographs with names, dates, and locations. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Using the wrong writing implement can permanently damage old photographs and other items in your collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14416\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14416\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/video\/stabilo-pencils-for-writing-on-photographs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14416 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-6-copy-600x448.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-6-copy-600x448.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-Ball-Point-Damage-6-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/448;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14416\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Never use a pen on your photographs! They often have non-archival oils and solvents in them. The inks can smear, bleed through to the front, or transfer to other images in your collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Never use standard permanent markers, cheap pens, highlighters, and such when marking your materials. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;d like to mark your photographs, negatives,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/sleeves#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polypropylene or polyester sleeves<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, family artifacts, or collectibles, use the right type of pencil or marker.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Ever Useful #2 Pencil<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Professional archivists use a #2 pencil on the back of photographic prints that are fiber-based (the back feels like regular paper). <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">This refers to photographs printed on uncoated fiber-based photographic paper and not the newer plastic- or resin-coated types of photo paper you typically find in more contemporary family photo archives. You can tell a resin-coated paper by the slick, glossy feel of the paper. #2 pencils don&#8217;t work well on this plastic surface, but a softer 4B or 6B <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/graphite-pencils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graphite pencil<\/a> will.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14413\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14413\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14413 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-BW-2-copy-600x382.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"382\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-BW-2-copy-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stabilio-Pencils-BW-2-copy.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/382;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14413\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Write on the back of your photos, along the edge, and keep your notes succinct.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><br class=\"none\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are two main reasons why archivists recommend using a regular #2 pencil. It is reversible\u2014it can usually be easily erased. Pen and marker ink is not reversible\u2014it can&#8217;t be erased or undone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Graphite is also relatively inert, with none of the oily gunk that makes up the ink in many types of pens. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Pen ink often includes oils, solvents, and other non-archival components. Inks can bleed, smear, contaminate the image you\u2019re writing on, and transfer onto whatever else is in contact with it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Even when using a safe #2 pencil there are some guidelines to follow. Always work on a clean, hard surface and apply a light touch when writing to avoid &#8220;pressure transfer,&#8221; which may cause whatever you are writing to be visible on the image side. It is also best to write near the edges of your images\u2014not in the middle\u2014just to be safe!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Write on Labels, Not Your Photos<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14406\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/caption-pocket-4x6-photo-page#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14406 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caption-Pocket-4x6-Photo-Page-2-copy-1-600x434.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caption-Pocket-4x6-Photo-Page-2-copy-1-600x434.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Caption-Pocket-4x6-Photo-Page-2-copy-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/434;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caption Pocket 4&#215;6 Photo Pages each include a removable acid-free insert on which you can write important information. You can also print out information on acid-free Permalife Paper and then trim the paper to the size of the insert and use that instead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">There are many ways to label the who, what, when, and where of your photographs without writing on the actual photos. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14411\" style=\"width: 418px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-archive-900-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14411 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prints-and-Negs-1-copy-1-600x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"370\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prints-and-Negs-1-copy-1-600x531.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Prints-and-Negs-1-copy-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 418px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 418\/370;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acid-free All Purpose Index Cards are the perfect tool to help you organize your archive of photographs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">A number of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/kits-accessories#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo kits<\/a> come with either acid-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/all-purpose-index-cards#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All Purpose Index Cards<\/a> and\/or with acid-free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-archive-envelopes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 x 6 Archive Envelopes<\/a>, and each offers you space to safely write whatever information you need using pencil or archival markers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">When writing on envelopes, sleeves, or other enclosures, always write your information before you place your photographs or artifacts in the envelope or enclosure. This will help prevent &#8220;pressure transfer&#8221; of whatever you&#8217;re writing from possibly damaging your contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14412\" style=\"width: 445px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/4-x-6-archive-envelopes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14412 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Speer-Family-Camping-1965-copy-3-1-600x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"430\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Speer-Family-Camping-1965-copy-3-1-600x580.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Speer-Family-Camping-1965-copy-3-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 445px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 445\/430;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We offer Archival Photo Envelopes for storing your 4 x 6&#8243; and 5 x 7&#8243; photographs. These pre-printed envelopes provide an easy way to identify your photos by date, subject, and location.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">The same holds true for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/file-folders-full-half-third-cut#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">acid-free File Folders<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/negative-file-folders#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Negative File Folders<\/a>, and all of the different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/sleeves#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sleeves<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enclosures<\/a> you can use to archivally store your collection of photographs, negatives, and paper ephemera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So, there you have it\u2014many ways you can safely write on your photographs, snapshots, sleeves, and enclosures in your collection or archive!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">And if you have still have any questions, please don&#8217;t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/?ip=contactus%2Ecfm#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a>. We&#8217;re always here to answer your archival questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Blog updated: 9\/11\/2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please see our updated blog post on this topic for the most up-to-date information. 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