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Top 7 Photo Storage Boxes and Organizers

by Michael Carr
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The photo prints, or even CDs and DVDs packed with picture backups, can quickly get unwieldy. Don't stop shooting, but do start getting organized. A good storage box or organizer will keep your photos and discs from getting damaged or deteriorating. It can also allow you to file your photos, so that you can quickly find pictures by date or subject. Here are the top photo storage boxes and organizers.

1. Pioneer Photo and Video Box

Pioneer Photo and Video Box
When it comes to usefulness, simplicity and a cheap pricetag, this $5.99 photo storage box is a true steal. It comes in attractive colors like red, green and blue. There are no bells and whistles, but you can get a few of these if needed. Each box holds 1,100 pictures, and it includes file cards so you can organize your photos by date, subject, place, occasion, you name it.

2. Photo Box with Multi Frame Lid

Photo Box with Multi Frame Lid
Store your images with some style and flair with this attractive walnut-finish photo storage box. It features six framed display spots for your photos on the lid. There is nothing included for organizing the photos, although you could easily insert your own index cards with file tabs. It is really nicely suited as a box for one occasion, say a wedding or travel photos or a child's pictures, to show off. It makes a great gift, too. It holds 500 4x6" pictures.

3. Colorful Photo and Media Box

These boxes are just cute, and best bought in multiples. They are handy for holding prints, CDs, or even a hodge podge of photo paraphernalia. What is nice about these boxes is that they are big enough to hold prints up to 8x10" in size. They are also in transparent bright colors, allowing you to glimpse what is inside each book.

4. Media and Photo Keepsake Box

This see-through plastic container provides great protection from the air, making it ideal for long-term storage of important photos and discs. Since you can see inside the box, you can get a quick idea of what is stored inside. Each box holds 20 photo print pouches from your local photo print processor. Or you can keep 32 CDs or DVDs packed with thousands of images.

5. Polypro Storage Box

This is a rugged, sturdy, metal-reinforced black photo storage box. It can easily hold several photos, CDs, DVDs or negatives. It comes in three sizes and both black and white.

6. Mini 3-Drawer Chest

If your photo storage needs easily outgrow little boxes, this cart could be the solution. The three drawers are roomy enough for prints of varying sizes. You could use one drawer for prints, one for CDs and the third for blank printer papers.

7. Media and Photo Keepsake Box

You can see through this handy storage box, which is helpful when looking for which containers even have photos in a closet. Better yet, it has two adjustable dividers, making it simple to organize photo prints into categories or even store photos and CDs or DVDs with the images.

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