Many people like to display photos on their walls at home, or on their desks at work. What most don't realize is that they could be causing damage to these treasured moments in time.
Light sources, such as florescent lights and natural/artificial sunlight emit high levels of Ultraviolet Light (UV). These types of harsh light can cause photos to fade or become discolored. Some people do not notice the damage until it is too late.
I experienced this first hand. At a previous job, I proudly displayed a photo of my boys on my desk. Our office was lit by both natural sunlight and florescent lights. It wasn't until a year later when I went to update the frame with a more current photo that I noticed the damage. The photo was faded and had a yellow color cast. I really noticed the difference when I got home and compared it to another copy of the photo that I had stored in a photo album.
Lucky for me, not only did I have another copy of the photo, but I also possess the skills restore it.
It is always best to avoid displaying photos where they will be in direct contact with harsh light sources. If it is unavoidable, you can replace the glass in your photo frames with specialized art glass that is coated with a UV light filter. Some stores and online businesses sell both the photo frame and filtered glass together, while others sell glass by itself.
I hope these tips are educational and help to keep your photos looking great for a long time.
