Evergreen PhotoWorks
Photo Scanning & Media Transfer · Kitsap County
Your family photos deserve to
last another century.
We scan printed photos, albums, slides, negatives, family papers, and VHS tapes so you can keep, back up, and share them as digital files. Everything is handled in person here in Kitsap County — never mailed away.
No exact count needed to start.
- Handled in person
- Never mailed away
- Written estimate first
- Originals returned
- JPEG + archival TIFF
If you have been meaning to do something with those photos, you are in good company.
Most collections do not arrive neatly counted and labeled. They arrive in shoeboxes, albums, envelopes, drawers, and inherited totes. You do not need to turn them into a perfectly organized project before asking for help.
- You have boxes of photos and do not know where to begin.
- You inherited family albums, slide carousels, letters, or keepsakes.
- You want digital copies without mailing away the originals.
- You would like to share the collection with children, siblings, or grandchildren.
- You want the work done carefully without taking on another large family project yourself.
Bring the collection as it is. We'll help you understand the practical next step.
Start with what is already in the box.
Every family collection is different. Find the material closest to what you have — or send one inquiry for a mixed collection.
We scan faithfully using a colour-calibrated workflow. Originals receive gentle surface dust removal, but we do not retouch, restore, or edit out signs of age.
You bring the collection. We guide the rest.
Tell us what you have.
Send a short description of the photos, albums, slides, tapes, or papers in your collection. A rough estimate is enough.
Meet for intake.
We'll arrange an appointment, look through the project with you, and make sure we understand how the collection is grouped.
Approve the written estimate.
You'll see the expected price and scope before any scanning or transfer begins.
Receive the originals and digital copies.
Your originals come back to you along with your digital files on the included 32GB USB drive. If the project needs a larger drive, its cost is added to the final invoice.
Files you can keep, copy, and share.
Every scanning project includes everyday JPEG files and archival TIFF files. JPEGs are easy to view, email, and share. TIFF files retain more image information and make a strong preservation copy for long-term storage and future printing.
Your files are delivered on one included 32GB USB drive, organized to match the way you group your materials at intake.
Your originals are returned with the completed project. We never require you to mail them to another state.
A USB drive should not be your only long-term copy. Keep at least two additional copies, with one stored in a different location or a reputable cloud service.
Know the starting cost before you inquire.
Every collection is different. Pricing is based on what you bring in — you'll always receive a written estimate before anything begins.
Every order has a $50 project fee covering intake, handling, and preparation of one 32GB USB drive. Final pricing is based on the actual number of items processed. If the count differs significantly from the intake estimate, we'll contact you before doing additional work.
Close enough for a real handoff.
Bremerton · Silverdale · Bainbridge Island
Poulsbo · Port Orchard
Working with a local scanning service means your originals stay in the county. There is no shipping, no tracking number, and no waiting to find out whether an irreplaceable album arrived safely somewhere else. You hand the collection to the person doing the work, and you collect it from the same person.
I'll be the one scanning your photos.
When my grandmother's estate came home in totes of albums, loose photos, letters, journals, clippings, and keepsakes, I knew I did not want to send those one-of-a-kind pieces to a company in another state. I wanted them close, carefully handled, and easy for my family to visit again. That experience became Evergreen PhotoWorks.
— RachaelEvergreen is a small Kitsap County business built around personal intake, clear estimates, and careful work with the materials families cannot replace.
You may be wondering
Do I need to count everything first?
No. A rough description is enough for the first inquiry. We can confirm the count and scope during intake.
Do I need to organize my photos first?
Not perfectly. If a group or envelope has meaning, keep it together and tell us what the grouping represents. We'll explain any preparation that would help before your appointment.
Will my photos be mailed anywhere?
No. Evergreen's scanning work is handled locally and in person in Kitsap County — Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, and Port Orchard.
How will I know what the project costs?
We review the collection and provide a written estimate before work begins.
Let's work together.
Tell us what you have and roughly how much, and we'll be in touch!
A local photo-scanning service built from a family collection.
Evergreen PhotoWorks began with the same kind of boxes many families eventually face: albums, loose photographs, letters, journals, clippings, postcards, and keepsakes that mattered too much to discard and felt too important to mail away.
Why I started Evergreen
When my grandmother's estate came home, it arrived in totes. There were photo albums and loose prints, but also wartime keepsakes, letters, journals, newspaper clippings, postcards, and the small paper details that helped everything make sense.
I wanted my family to be able to keep those materials close and actually visit with them. I did not want to put the only copies into a shipping box and send them to a company in another state.
So I learned how to do the work carefully, how to create useful preservation files, and how to keep a collection traceable from intake through return. Evergreen grew from that experience.
I know that bringing in a box of family photographs can feel practical and personal at the same time. My job is to make the process clear, handle the materials with care, and give them back in a form your family can use.
— RachaelWhat we believe
Care should be visible in the process.
- Keep originals close.
Scanning projects are handled locally in Kitsap County. You do not have to mail away the materials your family cannot replace. - Explain the work plainly.
You'll know what is being scanned, what files you will receive, and what the project is expected to cost. - Do not create pressure.
You do not need to count or organize everything before asking. We will not use fear or artificial urgency to push you into a project. - Return useful files.
Digital copies should be clearly labeled, easy to open, and suitable for both everyday sharing and long-term keeping.
Kitsap County
Close enough for a real handoff.
Evergreen serves families in Bremerton, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Port Orchard, and nearby Kitsap County communities by appointment.
The Evergreen care pledge
- We will explain what we can and cannot do.
- We will provide a written estimate before work begins.
- We will keep your materials in the agreed order.
- We will protect your privacy.
- We will return your originals.
- We will tell you promptly if a condition or format changes the plan.
Tell me what is waiting in the boxes. A short description is enough to start.
Questions about scanning your family collection
You do not need to become an expert before asking for help. These are the practical questions families most often have about preparing, handing off, and receiving a project.
Getting started
Do I need an exact count?
No. For the first inquiry, tell us whether you have a shoebox, tote, album, drawer, carousel, or another rough amount. We confirm the count and scope before final pricing.
Do I need to organize everything first?
No. Keep any meaningful groups together, but do not wait for perfect organization. We'll explain what preparation would be useful for your specific collection.
Can I bring a mixed collection?
Yes. A project can include more than one material type. Tell us everything that is in the boxes so we can identify any formats that need a different workflow.
What if I do not know what kind of slides, negatives, or tapes I have?
Describe the size, case, and any wording printed on the item. We can often identify the likely format from those details.
What we scan
What photo sizes can you scan?
Standard loose photographs can be up to 8 × 10. Delicate, oversized, curled, thick, torn, mounted, or irregularly shaped photographs up to 14 × 14 can be captured on a professional copy stand.
Can you scan albums and scrapbooks?
Yes, complete album or scrapbook pages can often be captured so the original layout and captions remain together. The album's size, binding, coverings, and condition must be reviewed first.
Can you scan fragile, curled, stuck, or damaged photos?
It depends on the condition and whether the item can be handled without causing further damage. Describe the problem in your inquiry. Do not clean, flatten, peel apart, or repair the original before asking.
Can you scan slides and negatives?
Yes. Evergreen scans 35mm slides, 35mm negatives, and medium-format film in 6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, and 6×9. Slides are $0.90 each and negatives are $1.25 per image, plus the $50 project fee.
Can you transfer VHS or other video tapes?
Evergreen currently transfers standard VHS only, at $25 per tape plus the $50 project fee. VHS-C, Betamax, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, audio cassette, and other tape formats are not currently accepted.
Do you repair or restore damaged photos?
No. We are preservation-focused rather than a restoration service. Originals receive gentle surface dust removal, and images are captured with a colour-calibrated workflow for accurate colour — but we do not digitally remove dust, scratches, fading, or other signs of age.
Handling and privacy
Will my photos be mailed somewhere?
No. Evergreen's scanning work is handled locally in Kitsap County.
Who handles the collection?
Rachael receives and scans the collection.
How are the originals kept in order?
We review the grouping at intake and label the project so envelopes, albums, boxes, or other meaningful groups can be reflected in the digital folders.
Will you use my family photos on the website or social media?
Not without specific written permission. Customer materials are private and are used only to complete and deliver the project.
How long do you keep my digital files?
Evergreen retains project files for 90 days after delivery so additional USB copies can be ordered during that period. The files are permanently deleted after 90 days. You are responsible for making long-term backups after delivery.
Files and delivery
What is the difference between JPEG and TIFF?
JPEG files are smaller and convenient for viewing, sharing, and everyday use. TIFF files retain more image information and make a strong high-quality master copy. Image-scanning projects include both.
How will I receive the files?
Image files are delivered on one 32GB USB drive included with the project fee. If a larger-capacity drive is needed, its cost is added to the final invoice.
Can I get extra copies for relatives?
Yes. Additional USB copies are available for a fee while Evergreen retains the project files for 90 days.
Will the files work on my phone or tablet?
JPEG files can be viewed on most current devices, but moving files from a USB drive to a phone or tablet may require an adapter or computer.
Should I keep another backup?
Yes. A USB drive should not be the only long-term copy. Keep at least two additional copies, with one stored in a different location or reputable cloud service.
Timing
How long does a project take?
Estimated turnaround is 2–3 weeks. This is not a guaranteed completion date; large, fragile, mixed-format, or highly organized projects and current workload may require more time. We'll let you know if the project is expected to take longer.
Pricing and payment
How much does photo scanning cost?
Current prices are $0.30 per loose photo up to 8 × 10, $1.50 per copy-stand capture for special-handling or oversized photos up to 14 × 14, and $1.50 per album page, plus a $50 project fee. Slides are $0.90 each, negatives are $1.25 per image, and standard VHS tapes are $25 each.
What does the project fee cover?
Intake, handling, and preparation of one 32GB USB drive. The fee applies to every order and becomes non-refundable once work has begun.
When is payment due?
The full balance is due when the project is complete, at delivery or pickup.
Ask in your own words.
You do not need to match your collection to a perfect category. Tell us what is in front of you, and we'll help determine whether Evergreen is the right fit.
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- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- Monitor site performance and reliability
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of each platform (26 months for Google Analytics; no personal data is retained by Cloudflare Web Analytics).
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using Google's opt-out tool. You can disable cookies in your browser settings to limit tracking by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. These choices will not affect your ability to use our website or contact us.
Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
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