The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor

In this solo episode of Ask Maureen, I’ll address a common genealogist’s dilemma: managing and organizing digital photos, including handling duplicates. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or a beginner, mastering photo organizers and duplicate detection tools can simplify your work and enhance your family history projects.Key TopicsImportance of photo organizers for genealogistsKey features to look for in photo organizing softwarePopular photo organizing tools and their benefitsStrategies ...

Today, I am thrilled to have Crista Cowan, Ancestry.com’s Corporate Genealogist, also known as “The Barefoot Genealogist” on YouTube, as our guest. Crista has been a pivotal figure at Ancestry, helping countless people uncover their family histories. Introduction of the “Memories” feature, previously known as “Storymaker Studio.”Details on how users can share and collaborate on photo albums.Privacy settings and sharing options on Ancestry.Integration with Family TreesOverview of Pro Tool...

Today, we have a special guest, David Vascovich, the CEO and founder of Mylio.com, a revolutionary digital photo organizing site. In this episode, we delve into the inspiration behind Mylio, its innovative features, and how it stands out in the crowded field of photo organization tools. Key Features of MylioThe Life Calendar: A unique way to visualize decades of memories.Automatic face recognition and its efficiency.Support for photos, videos, and documents.Integration with other tools a...

In this third solo podcast episode on organization and documentation, listeners shared tips to improve genealogy research.Weekly Paper Organization: Ann Marie recommends setting aside one hour each week, similar to Cindy Ingle’s “Filing Friday”.Note-taking Advice: Stress on thorough documentation to avoid forgetting crucial sources during intense research.Initial Organizational Plan: Barbara underscores the importance of a solid plan from the start to manage growing family documents.Using Gen...

In this episode of "The Photo Detective," guests Steve Little and Mark Thompson return to discuss AI's integration in genealogy photo projects. They discuss historical breakthroughs in image analysis, such as the ability of AI to recognize visual jokes and extract text from images, such as tombstone inscriptions. They also cover the practical applications of AI in managing and tagging large photo collections, greatly reducing the time and effort required. The discussion emphasizes the importa...

In this episode of the Photo Detective Podcast, Maureen was joined by Mark Thompson, a professional genealogist and IT expert, and Steve Little, AI Program Director at the National Genealogical Society. Main Discussion Points:Comparisons of AI's current impact to the dot-com era.The role of small companies and startups in driving AI innovations.Potential applications of AI in genealogy and historical research.Ethical Considerations:Discussion on privacy issues related to AI.Ethical...