Pete Bobb's 1st Class Photography
‘I personally guarantee that you will be absolutely delighted with your photographs
or I won’t charge you a cent and you get to keep all of your prints.’
“How long will my photos last?”

Everyone who has color pictures from the 1950’s or 60’s knows exactly what I mean when I talk about color
degradation. The full rich colors aren’t there anymore.
Even more disheartening is when mass marketing photographers try to save a few cents by printing your precious
photos on cheap, high-acid paper that turns yellow a few years after they sell you the reprints.

Several factors influence how long your photos will last. One important factor is light, especially ultraviolet light.
The intrinsic light-fading of color photographs can be slowed by storing your photographs in the dark.
But who wants store their memories of their family in the dark?
We want our photos displayed on our desks and walls where they can be seen!

Another important factor in the longevity of your photos is the paper itself.
The paper has a significant influence over the permanence and light stability of the image.

Your 1st Class photos are printed on the longest lasting paper available, Fuji Crystal Archive paper. Accelerated
aging testing in science labs shows that display prints on Fuji Crystal Archive paper should last 60 years in the light!

The 60-year lifespan of the Fuji Crystal Archive paper is more than twice as long as Ilfochrome paper and
about 4 times the 15-18 year rating for Kodak papers.
( http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ )

Nothing lasts forever, but I want my photos to last longer than I will and talk to future generations.
The papers from yesteryear did not stand up to the tests of time.
The advances in paper technology have changed that.   When I learn of even better paper, I will switch to that because
I believe the 1st Class Photography family deserve nothing less than the best paper to preserve your memories.

Humidity is another factor that can influence the life of a photo.
Humidity can lead to damage on any paper based product because it can promote the growth of fungus or mold in the
paper. This is generally not a problem in modern houses, with the possible exceptions of bathrooms or damp basements.

Some photo matting material can  release pollutants that can damage your photos.  Rest assured, the matting materials
used by 1st Class Photography is carefully chosen to minimize any risk of premature aging to your photos.

Your digital files will last unchanged just as long as the media that they are stored on.
I recommend that you make new backups of your digital photos every 18 months to avoid any loss of your images.
Pete
Pay for the Photographer, not for expensive prints!