Though we are in the age of digital photography, some couple still go for film based wedding pictures. It looks classic and elegant. Film based photos produce negatives out of which the photos are printed onto paper. These negatives are given to the couple so they can print more copies of the pictures if they want to. Negatives are very sensitive pieces of materials and need be handled carefully.
In this article, we take a look at how to preserve negatives so if you are contemplating a film-based wedding photography or are old couples faced with the need to protect your negatives, you would know what to do.
Negatives are sensitive to extreme climates. You should therefore keep them in sealed boxes and label them so you don't accidentally place objects on them. You should lay them flat in the box and not stack them up. You should pace a desiccant into the box so moist does not gather there.
Keep the negatives away from moldy environments. Dew should not settle on them either. These could cause the negatives to discolor and eventually get destroyed. The negatives should be stored in a cool and dry place. The temperature shouldn't be too high or too low. Air should flow freely in the room too.
Hold negatives by the edge. Do not touch them with smeared hands or oily hands. When placing them on surfaces, be sure there is no grease or oil or some other chemical that can soil it. Negatives also get scratched easily. Do not place near sharp or gritty surfaces.
Lastly, do not bend your pictures. A bent negative will produce a line if printed. Ensure that they stand straight or lie flat all the time. If you have a soiled negative or dusty one, do not clean with chemical. Gently wide off clean with a soft duster.
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