Tired of Photos That Are Lost, Fading, or Forgotten?

 

Photo Fly Memories is Long Island's dedicated photo preservation specialist, bringing archival-quality care, professional digitizing, and a personal touch that big box services simply can't offer. We treat your photos like family heirlooms, because that's exactly what they are.

"I'm Jerry Maurer, a Certified Photo Manager living right here on Long Island. For me, this work is deeply personal. I treat every photograph I touch the way a museum archivist treats a priceless masterpiece: one image at a time, with white gloves, professional lighting, and my full attention. I'm not a big box service or a mail-in operation. I'm your neighbor, and I take rescuing your family's memories as seriously as if they were my own."

Photo Fly Memories offers personalized services to organize your print and digital photos. We'll sort, organize, remove duplicates, and most importantly create a secure, cloud-based library, making it easy to relive and share your treasured memories.

Our Services

Print photo organization

We sort, organize, and archive your physical photos, creating a manageable and accessible collection. Enjoy your prints without the clutter and the stress!

Digital photo organization

We organize your digital photos, videos, and other media into a secure, cloud-based system. Easily find, share, and enjoy your digital memories!

Video montage

Some moments deserve more than a photo album. Whether it's a wedding rehearsal dinner, a retirement celebration, or a heartfelt Celebration of Life, we handle every detail — from selecting the right music to sequencing every photo and clip, so the final result feels like a professional, cinematic tribute to the people and moments that matter most.

Digitize your old media 

Digitize your old media including 8mm film, 16mm film, VHS tapes, and continue to enjoy your memories. Let us help you keep your memories safe and accessible for years to come.

Featured Service -Photo Magnets

Your memories deserve to be seen every day — not buried in a camera roll or a shoebox. Our handmade, USA-crafted photo magnets are the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, holidays, and every moment worth holding onto.

Order 4, 6, 9 or 12 simply by uploading your favorite photos at our Magnet Shopify Store here.

"Jerry created a warm and touching video for my father’s celebration of Life. He worked closely with me to ensure the music and every photo truly reflected my dad’s life journey. This is a gift my family will have for years to come. I highly recommend Photofly!"

Terry, Massapequa Park, NY

"Each time I opened the cabinet and boxes containing my old photo albums and bins of pictures I would immediately close them. While they held thousands of memories, the idea of going through them was just too overwhelming. Thank goodness I found Photo Fly Memories. From the start Jerry made the process easy. Easy pick up of the original photos, streamlined organization and attention to detail - each step was seamless. I can't wait to share all these memories with family & friends."

Lauren, West Orange, New Jersey

"Jerry created the most beautiful photo montage for my wedding rehearsal dinner, and it was nothing short of breathtaking. He took hundreds of photos spanning from the day I was born to recent memories and thoughtfully organized them into a montage that moved everyone in the room to tears. His work is emotional, meaningful, and something our family will treasure forever."

Ashley, North Bellmore, NY

Next Steps

Hi, I'm Jerry, the owner and photo manager of Photo Fly Memories.  I am eager to get to know more about you and your photo project. I am a local Long Islander as I live in North Bellmore. Feel free to text me. I'd be happy to meet you for a cup of coffee.

The best way to contact me is to schedule a one on one phone call where I can spend time to learn more about your photo needs. Click here to schedule the best day and time that works for you.

Until then, keep taking photos and making memories.

 

Contact

Call Jerry 

Email: jerry at photoflymemories.com or click here to send an email

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this cost?

Great question, and it depends on your project!

Here's how pricing works:

Digitizing Print Photos:

  • Photo scanning is $1 per photo — so if you have 500 prints, that's $500 for scanning
  • Labor (removing photos from albums, sorting, organizing, adding metatagging, and uploading to the cloud) is $100/hour

The best way to get an accurate number is to start with a free discovery call. Within 48 hours of drop-off, I'll provide a written good faith estimate so there are no surprises.

Digitizing Old Media 

  • $20 per VHS/VHC-c/DVD/Hi8 or MiniDV
  • $35 per 16mm, 8mm and Super8 Film Digitization 4.5" & Under, Synchronous Audio Capture
  • $65 per 6mm, 8mm and Super8 Film Digitization 5" & Over, Synchronous Audio Capture

External Storage (required to save your photos and videos)

  • USB Thumb drive 1 TB - $200
  • Sandisk 1 TB Pro Portable DDS External Drive - $250
  • Sandisk 2 TB Pro Portable DDS External Drive - $275

Video Montages

  • Starting at $495 - includes 100 photos.

Do I have to come to you, or can you come to me?

Both! I offer full white glove service — I can drive directly to you for pickup and return delivery, or you're welcome to drop off and pick up at my North Bellmore location, whichever is most convenient for you.

The first 25 miles round trip is always included at no charge. For pickups beyond that, a travel fee of $0.70 per mile applies for the additional mileage. I'll always let you know upfront during our discovery call exactly what to expect — no surprises, ever.

Either way, your memories are handled with the utmost care from the moment they leave your hands to the moment they're returned.

How does the process work, start to finish?

It's a simple, stress-free process:

  1. We start with a free discovery call to learn about your photos and your goals
  2. I'll share best practices and ballpark pricing right on that call
  3. We schedule a pick-up or drop-off
  4. I provide a good faith estimate within 48 hours of receiving your photos
  5. I get to work — sorting, organizing, scanning, metataging, and uploading everything to a secure cloud library
  6. You get back a beautifully organized digital collection you can enjoy and share for years!

How long will it take to get my photos back?

Most projects take anywhere from 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the size of your collection and current project queue. I'll give you a realistic timeline estimate during our discovery call so you always know what to expect.

Are my photos safe?

Absolutely — and I want to be fully transparent about how I work. Your photos are handled with the utmost care from the moment I pick them up or you drop them off. Each client's photos are stored in their own clearly labeled boxes in my dedicated home office workspace, so there is zero comingling with other clients' collections — ever.

Once your photos are scanned and organized, your entire collection is uploaded to a secure, cloud-based library that is backed up and accessible only to you and whoever you choose to share it with.

I'm also a proud member of The Photo Managers, a professional organization that holds its members to the highest standards of care, ethics, and best practices in the industry.

Your memories are irreplaceable — and I treat every photo as if it were my own.