Do you have family history photos?
Would you like to learn how to take care of them?
Ever wondered what to do with them?
Worried about how to pass them on?
The Photogenealogist Ann Larkham is unable to join us this month, but CEO of WeAre.xyz Simon Davies has stepped in.
If you have questions about dating, restoring, or understanding your old photographs—or if you’re simply wondering what to do with them—submit your queries in advance to events@sog.org.uk, or just join us online!
- No-prebooking required to view the recording, which will be available in your video library
- Not a Gold Member yet? Existing members get your upgrade price here. Non-members, find out more about Gold here.
This event is interactive, you may appear in the recording.
Example questions for Photogenealogy Advice Hour
- I have family photos in one of those 1980s sticky albums, what should I do?
- Is it possible to digitise my slides and negatives?
- Can you explain how I can date my old photos?
- What’s the best way to back-up my photos?
- I’m looking for ideas to share my photos, can you help?
- How can I encourage the next generation to become interested in family history photos?
- What do you think about colourising photos?
- Is it OK to throw family history photos away?
- What’s the best scanner for photos?
- What should I use to write on the back of photos?
Guidelines for submission of photos
- Send military photos to Armed Forces Advice Hour!
- Photos should be submitted at 600 PPI if possible.
- Include a front and a back scan of the photo even if blank.
- Do not crop photos - the edges of phots may provide clues.
- Supply as much contextual information as possible.
Click here for information about our events.
About the Speaker
Simon Davies
Simon Davies is the founder of the online family archive platform WeAre.xyz. In his own family’s archive, Kevin’s bird’s eye ancestral adventures are recorded and shared with his nearest and dearest. Simon has a track record of technology innovation, having built a mobile app platform that is now part of Facebook and used by over 1bn people worldwide. Outside of work, Simon sits on the committee of the Shropshire Family History Society in England, is a keen naturalist, cyclist and lover of any kind of history. He lives with his wife and two teenage children in West London, England.
About the Speaker
Ann Larkham
Ann Larkham’s career started with the BBC as a television camerawoman, then moved into science communication and education. Now Ann is a photogenealogist, author and advocate of caring for and enjoying family history photographs. Combining her passions for photography and genealogy, she helps individuals and families recognise photos as historical artifacts with a unique ability to connect generations. Ann promotes accessible and engaging ways for people to preserve and share their photo legacy. In doing this, she emphasizes not only the practical aspects of photogenealogy but also the emotional value of old photos. Ann holds a PGCert in genealogy, advanced degrees in zoology, and has undertaken extensive training in photo management. She has contributed numerous articles to Family Tree magazine, given presentations for genealogical societies worldwide, and is authoring a book on photogenealogy, due for publication in 2026 by Pen & Sword.
Log in, join or upgrade your membership to book this event
07/11/2025
14:00 - 15:00
Online
Advice session led by Ann Larkham, The Photogenealogist
Location
Online
Log in, join or upgrade your membership to book this event