Photo scanning, printing, framing, gallery walls, and photo books.
We scan old photos, negatives, and slides at high resolution, then turn them into beautiful large-scale prints, framed pieces, gallery walls, and custom photo books.
Based in the Andersonville neighborhood on Chicago's North Side, with in-person consultations available throughout the Chicagoland area.
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Transforming archives into heirlooms
Careful
handling
Every photo is treated with the utmost of care, respecting what matters most.
Expert
Digitization
High-resolution scanning and thoughtful image care to preserve your memories.
Beautiful
Results
Heirloom-quality keepsakes designed to be displayed and lived with.
What Story & Archive Does
Old family photos, carefully scanned, beautifully printed, framed, and displayed.
Scan
Professional scanning of photos, negatives, and slides in high resolution to preserve every detail.
Museum-quality, archival prints in a range of sizes and finishes that stand the test of time.
Frame
Custom framing with archival materials and timeless style to complement your images and home.
Gallery
Walls
Full service gallery wall design, from photo selection to hanging, all done for you.
Photo
Books
Custom-designed photo books that turn your images into beautiful, tangible keepsakes.
Consult
& Curate
In-person guidance to help you sort, prioritize, and create a plan that fits your vision and goals.
About Mandy
Thoughtful care.
Timeless design.
Hi, I'm Mandy, the designer behind Story & Archive.
I believe family photos are more than images; they're connections to the people and moments that shape us.
My passion is helping you transform overwhelming archives of old photos into meaningful, beautifully designed keepsakes that honor your story and bring joy for generations to come.
After going through cancer in 2025, I found myself thinking about family photos with a new kind of clarity. I've been a fine art photographer for over 25 years, but even my own family photos were in boxes and folders, scattered and unfinished.
I did not want the images that matter most to my family sitting unseen in boxes. I wanted them printed and framed, gathered into books, and brought back into daily life. That experience is part of what makes this work feel meaningful to me.