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Expert Photo Management for Your Most Important Memories

Overwhelmed by decades of photos and digital clutter?
We help you organize, digitize, and archive your memories—so your legacy lives on.

Too Many Photos. Not Enough Time.

Life is busy. You’ve got:

  • Boxes of prints in the attic

  • A phone full of unorganized snapshots

  • Decades of family photos passed down to you

  • Kids’ artwork in every drawer

You want to preserve it all—but don’t know where to start. That’s where we come in.

What I Do:

Manage your Memories

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of your analog or digital media? Have you been putting off creating a photo book or organizing your family photos for your children or grandchildren because you don’t know where to begin? I’m here to listen to your goals and help you develop a plan to achieve them.

Curate Your Collection

Using a basic photo organizing process, I’ll carefully sift through your collection to select the standout images to highlight, while also organizing the rest in a way that suits your needs, making it easy for you to find and share your photos. I’ll ensure your photos are preserved with archival-quality storage, providing long-lasting protection for years to come.

Share Your Story

Sharing your memories has never been simpler. Whether it’s through a private family website, photo books, slideshows, or a custom family video, I’ll make sure your images are secure and easily accessible for those who matter most.

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Services Offered

Analog Photo Organization + Digital Photo Organization + Analog Scanning + Photo Restoration + Custom Photo Books & Slideshows + Legacy Projects + Custom Wall Art

Hi, I’m Melissa, a Tulsa-based professional photo manager and photographer

I’m the founder of Memory Lane Photo Management and a lifelong lover of stories, family, and preserving the past.

As a photo manager, I help people like you—family memory keepers, new moms, and overwhelmed legacy holders—turn their overwhelming photo collections into something beautiful, accessible, and lasting.

Whether it’s a shoebox of old prints or years of digital photos scattered across devices, I’m here to help you tell your story and safeguard it for generations.

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Ready to Make Sense of the Memories You’ve Saved?
Let us help you turn piles and pixels into a family treasure.

Let’s Get Started!

Take the first step to organized photos by booking your free 30-minute consultation.

FAQ

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  • I can help you figure out how to get your photo project started

    I can help reduce the anxiety you may have regarding the safety of your photo collection and the guilt some experience about not doing anything with their photos

    I can help you share your memories with friends and family

    I can work with you to develop a system to keep your photos organized and accessible

    I can create slideshows, photo books and develop a plan to help you share your legacy, even after you're gone

  • We will do a phone consultation so you can share your goals and we can talk about how we will achieve them

  • The cost entirely depends on the size and scope of the project. Once we talk about your goals and I assess how complex the project is, I can give you an estimate of the cost

  • Timelines depend on the project and organizing your photos is as personal as the memories they hold, making it hard to gauge how much time each project will take. I'll keep you updated on my progress with your photo collection and ensure you feel comfortable every step of the way

  • Yes! I'm based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but I also accept remote clients. I'm happy to discuss how we work with those that aren't based locally

  • I can help organize your digital or analog photo collections, scan and digitize your photos, slides and negatives, create photo books or slideshows, restore old photographs, and help suggest legacy projects that will preserve your story for years to come

  • If you have more questions and don't want to schedule a consult call just yet, please fill out the contact form here

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