LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE PHOTOS

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Learn everything you need to finally get those photos organized, even if it’s a huge project!

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Imagine…

Being able to find any photo memory you wanted in a quick moment;
Knowing that your memories are preserved, protected, and no longer at risk for damage or loss;
Filling your living space with memories that matter while knowing that your values and traditions will be passed down to future generations;
Finding it easier to downsize, if and when that time comes.

That’s Totally Possible for You

learn how to organize photos so you can celebrate and share your memories

Create a Collection that’s Cherished by Future Generations

Look, I know that even if you’re retired, finding the time to organize a lifetime or more of photo memories is not always easy. I’ve worked with clients since 2002 to get this one huge and important project done and off their list.

In the beginning it was all about printed photos, but as technology changed, I now help people with their digital photos as well. No matter what is in the collection originally, the goal is always to get them into a condition where they can be enjoyed in the present as well as left, as a meaningful collection, for future generations.

WHat you’ve tried that isn’t working

Trying to figure it all out on your own and then second guessing yourself, so you start and stop.

Endless Googling and Pinning to try to find the answers only to feel more bogged down than ever.

Signing up for a mish mash of free downloads that now languish in the depths of your computer.

How do I know that? These are the things I see my clients doing over and over. But you don’t want to leave this project undone.

I have just the thing for your Peace of Mind!

The family photo keeper academy

A subscription-based, membership learning community filled with people just like you, family photo keepers with a lifetime of family photo memories in a variety of formats. The Academy will take you from photo memory chaos in boxes and bins to an organized collection that will bring you peace and joy and is more likely to be welcomed by your grown children.

In the Academy you’ll stop feeling guilty about what you think you should know, and you’ll start making progress on your collection. I’ll teach you how to manage all your memories–no matter the format–with easy to follow tutorials, proven systems, and expert advice. Plus you’ll have access to professional support whenever you’re stuck.

The Academy Gives You

Easy-to-follow tutorials and instruction based on best practices in the industry.

Camaraderie and accountability in a community of like-minded people.

Professional support and expert advice in person and by email when you need it.

Here’s WHAT You’ll Learn

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How to…

Organize and catalog both your printed and digital photo memories so you can find any photo, video or family document quickly when you need to
Preserve your memories and update old formats so they are no longer at risk for loss from time or natural disaster
Celebrate your memories by getting them back into your life in the form of displays, photo books and more
Share your photo memories easily with family and friends, as well as create a curated family archive for your children and beyond

Don’t JUST Take My Word for It…

“I AM FEELING HIGHLY MOTIVATED to ensure that the folk in my photo collection will be identified and their context, relationships and stories will be acknowledged and preserved for the coming generations. I believe I have achieved more than I imagined possible since signing up to The Academy. I have achieved more in the last 6 months (being guided and encouraged by Fancy) than I managed to do in the last six years “flying solo” being overwhelmed and procrastinating.”
Philippa M.
Teacher, Retired

My biggest concern about joining the Academy is that I would sign up and STILL not organize my photos. But since I’ve signed up, I’ve been organizing them according to people and themes. I like the Work Room Sessions and the opportunity to have a monthly call with Fancy, as well as all the resources we have access to. I appreciate the gentle support, direction, suggestions, and encouragement, and it helps to know I am not the only one who needs to sort through this “mess.” The Academy is very user friendly, and it’s FUN!
Carla S.
Registered Nurse, Retired

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Hi There! I’m Fancy.

Since 2002 I’ve taught classes and workshops on organizing photos and creating meaningful photo albums filled with family stories. I have loved teaching other family photo keepers how to create something that could be enjoyed in the present as well as be handed down through the generations.

In 2015 I started offering scanning and other done-for-you services to help people get their photo memory collections in order. I noticed that a lot of people wanted to organize their own photos, but didn’t know where to start, or who started and stopped many times over the years. I tried to support them through my blog articles and email tutorials, yet I often felt I wasn’t having the impact I wanted. I wasn’t really helping them get it done.

I created the Family Photo Keeper Academy after surveying my community how I could best help them learn how to organize photos. It turns out that what they wanted and needed was on-going support and accountability, easy access to get questions answered, mini-trainings on parts of the process, and checklists and homework to keep them going. When I saw these survey results, I realized right away that an ongoing membership would meet these needs much better than any one-off teaching I could do.

Here’s What’s Inside the Family Photo Keeper Academy

Monthly Q&A Office Hour sessions ask your questions and get the answers live (or submit in advance and watch the recording). (Value – $80)
The option to book a monthly 30-minute 1:1 call with me. (Value – $45)
Free attendance at the monthly co-working workrooms. (Value – $10)
The option to receive and reply to weekly accountability emails and receive personalized responses from me. (Value – $120)
A dedicated members-only Facebook Group that offers community and accountability, as well as an organized Learning Center (most of what’s in the Learning Center is also stored in Google Drive for those not on Facebook). (Value – $100)
A 10% discount on any of my Done-For-You Services and Gift Certificates/FPK Credit. (Value – tens to hundreds of $$)
Free access to all the digital products and trainings I create and sell to help people manage their photo memory collections. (Value – currently $131, but will increase as I create more)

Ready to Preserve your Family History?

Join The Family Photo Keeper Academy and learn how to organize photos so you can preserve, celebrate and share your memories.

Yes, Fancy! I’m Ready!

The Family Photo Keeper Academy is perfect for you if…

You don’t even know where to start or you’ve started and stopped many times before.
You want to learn how to organize photos as well as the required tech skills.
You want to get rid of the boxes and bins of disorganized photos (or your kids have told you that they don’t want them!)
You want to enjoy your photo memories again as well as leave a meaningful collection for future generations.

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“I have found the Academy worth every penny. I am making so much more progress this way than when I was trying to do it on my own. I highly recommend Fancy Ruff-Wagner as a Photo Organizing Teacher and her Family Photo Keeper Academy.”
Karen J.
Teacher, Retired

Ready to Create a Meaningful Family Photo Memory Collection?

Join The Family Photo Keeper Academy and learn the best way for YOU that will create a collection that can be treasured by future generations

I’m Ready to Join!

Frequently Asked Questions

You probably could find all this information on the internet. Let me ask you – do you have the time to do that? Has it helped you make progress so far? A key component of the Academy is the community support and the accountability, neither of which Google offers. Not to mention access to a professional photo manager.

My superpower is teaching non-techy people how to use the computer without making them feel dumb. It’s the one thing I hear the most from my clients. Maybe it was all those years teaching preschool, I don’t know. I’m very patient. I’m willing to help you master any tech you need to know to meet your photo management goals.

Let me ask you – have you implemented what you learned so far? Have you made great progress on your photo management goals? If so, then the membership may not offer you anything more that you need. However, a key component of the Academy is the community support and the accountability, neither of which a course or book can offer you. Not to mention access to a professional photo manager.

No, it is not tied to any particular product or vendor. I do have affiliate relationships with many different products and vendors in the photo management field, but I usually only recommend products that I’ve used and believe in. And, if I do make a recommendation for a product that I haven’t used, I will state that. I also often recommend products I have NO affiliate relationship with. My goal is to help YOU meet YOUR photo management goals. So any product recommendations I make will be tailored to your needs, not mine. I win by helping you win.

There is no minimum required time to join. If you choose to pay monthly, it’s month to month, and you can cancel at any time. If you choose to pay annually, you can cancel before it renews, switch to monthly, or sign up for another year. If you aren’t sure this will work for you, I encourage you to sign up monthly and give it a month or two to decide. You will get out of it what you put into it.

That’s, of course, your decision, and if you have absolutely no time to spare for getting ready to tackle your photo memory collection, you probably should wait. If, however, you want to get started on the smaller tasks now on the weekends, or you like to plan ahead, you may want to join before you retire.

If you join the Academy Facebook Group, you will have daily access to me. And even if you don’t, I’m always accessible by email, and I prioritize Academy Members over others who contact me.

As long as you remain a member, your monthly rate will stay the same. If you find you need to stop the membership for a little while, then when you come back, you will pay the rate that is being offered at that time. You will need to figure out which option is best for you at that time.

I make the times work for the people who attend on a regular basis, so if you live in a time zone where the current times do not work, please reach out so we can adjust at least some of the events.

Contact me and I’ll get back to you with the answer. Or click that pink chat button in the lower right-hand corner.

Ready to Learn How to Organize Photos and Finally Get This Important Project Done?

Join The Family Photo Keeper Academy and learn everything you need to finally make progress on this huge project – and to get ‘er done!

The monthly membership gets you everything listed above. Automatically renews until you cancel. No minimum commitment.

The annual membership gets you everything, and saves you $30/year! Automatically renews until you cancel, and I’ll be sure to give you a heads up so there are no surprises.

The lifetime membership is the best deal, because honestly, it takes most people at least 3 years to organize a lifetime of photos. One time payment, no recurring fees nor additional costs.

Join for $15/month

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Join for $150/Year