Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post

(2) Sorting through hundreds of envelopes of thousands of prints isn't quick, either. A basic indexing application like iPhoto is a huge help, but the easiest thing to do for snapshots is to tag your favorite pictures the first time you look at them. Then it hardly takes any extra time at all. Make separate folders (pets, family, 2008 vacation, whatever) and either use an indexing program or make actual copies of your favorite images. You can re-name each image with more specifics.
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yes. I have some photos that have been "lost" for 20 years. They're in some envelope some where in one of my boxes of photos. The ones that are in Albums do better.

I was going to suggest Shutterfly.com or something like them to print your photos. They are really fast and inexpensive.