A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and glasses smiling outdoors, wearing a bright pink top and standing in front of trees. 
Welcome!

My name is Mary Beth and I am the owner and founder of The Memory Organizers!

I have always loved taking photographs and before I became a professional photo organizer, I was just like my clients. I had boxes of old family photos and thousands of digital photos. If you asked me to find a specific photo, I would scroll, and scroll, and scroll.

Sound familiar?

A family of four poses for a studio portrait, with two parents and two children, all smiling. The father has glasses and is dressed in a patterned suit, the mother has glasses and dark hair styled in a bouffant, the young boy has dark hair and wears a striped shirt, and the young girl has blonde pigtails with red hair ties and wears a pink dress.

When my dad passed away, I was asked to collect photos of him, scan them, and create a slideshow for his funeral.

While doing this, I was able to look through so many photos from my childhood!

During a really difficult time, these photos brought me a lot of joy.

A pink photo album with a picture of a smiling young girl in a blue and white dress with a large blue bow in her hair. The album has the words 'LUI'S USA' on it, along with a small pink flamingo. A matching pink box is nearby, and a small potted plant is in the background on a light-colored surface.

My Path To Becoming A Professional Photo Organizer

My path to becoming a professional photo organizer was a bit unconventional. I have had a few different phases in my career…

Career Phase #1

I spent 19 years working for the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. I met my husband there and now we have two kids in college! A favorite tradition was always an Opening Day picture of us.

Family of four smiling at the baseball stadium, with a woman, a man in a red cap, a young girl with face paint, and a young boy with face paint, standing in front of the dugout at Coors Field.
A family of four, with a woman, man, and two children, standing in a baseball stadium with a filled seating area and field in the background.
A family of four standing together in a baseball stadium with a crowd in the background, watching the game on the field.

Career Phase #2

I took a part-time job at an elementary school so that I could spend more time with my kids. I fell in love with teaching, went back to college to get my master’s degree, and taught 5th grade for six years.

A woman standing outside on grass, holding a sign that reads '2017 Mrs. Benner's First Day,' wearing a yellow T-shirt with a green lion logo, blue jeans, and black and white sneakers.
Classroom group of children and teacher dressed in various costumes, including animals, monsters, and characters, for a Halloween celebration.

Career Phase #3

While I loved my time with my students, I made the difficult decision to transition away from teaching. As I evaluated my next career move, I knew I wanted to do something that brought me joy.

For me, human-interest stories have always done that. We all have unique stories that photos and videos help us remember and share - assuming that they are preserved and organized!

Open metal storage box filled with printed photographs, some showing people posing indoors.
A tabletop covered with numerous scattered photographs, mostly black-and-white and color, depicting various people, including children, adults, and groups, in different settings and poses.
A collection of vintage photographs, envelopes, and yearbooks on a black table. Some photos are in a white container, while others are loose or attached to documents.

After working with my family’s personal collection, I realized how our precious memories were in danger of being lost - to deterioration or natural disaster. Then I realized:

  • I’ve always enjoyed taking pictures, creating photo books, and making calendars for my family.

  • I like helping people and hearing their unique stories.

  • I have a passion for teaching and learning.

  • Creating systems of organization is fun for me!

Put all of these things together and what do you have?
My Career Phase #3 - Professional Photo Organizer!

Your photos should be a source of happiness -

not a source of stress or another chore you’ll try to get to one day.

We offer a 30-minute free consultation to talk about your photo collection, our services, and how we can help you enjoy your photos now, and for generations to come!

Professional photo organizers are experts in the field of photo management.

I am a member of The Photo Managers and follow a strict code of ethics. These ethics include serving my clients with integrity, competence, objectivity, respect and courtesy. We agree to keep all client information, both business and personal, confidential and to only make recommendations for products and services with our client’s best interests in mind.

I receive ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest technology, to follow industry standards, and to ensure the highest level of service.

What is a professional photo organizer?