Local memory preservation since 2012

Your Family's MemoriesDeserve to Be Seen Again

We help families preserve photos, slides, negatives, videotapes, and other treasured memories before they're lost to time.

Preserving Family Memories for Future Generations

Serving Northern Illinois Since 2012 Local ServiceNo ShippingNo OutsourcingNo Unknown Hands

Recognize your collection?

What We Preserve

Many treasured memories are stored in boxes, albums, videotapes, and older digital media that have not been viewed in years. We help families preserve and rediscover them before they are lost to time.

Boxes of family photographs

Photos & Albums

Loose prints, photo albums, scrapbooks, and more—carefully scanned at high resolution to preserve every detail and color.

35mm slides and film negatives

Slides & Negatives

We digitize 35mm slides, negatives, and other photographic film formats, helping families rediscover treasured images that may not have been seen in years—and sometimes have never been seen at all.

VHS and camcorder tapes

VHS & Video Tapes

VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Video8, Digital8, MiniDV, and more—converted to high-quality digital files ready to watch and share.

Older storage media including hard drives and discs

Legacy Digital Media

Forgotten photos and videos are often hidden away on old CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, flash drives, and hard drives. We help families recover those memories and make them accessible again.

Family memories displayed on a laptop with a flash drive ready for sharing

Digital Delivery

Your completed memories can be delivered on flash drives, external hard drives, cloud storage, or DVDs—whichever option works best for you.

Not sure what you have? Call or text Eric and send a photo of your collection. We will help identify the media and discuss the best options for preserving your memories.
Text Eric: (773) 916-7068

Personal. Local. Trusted.

Why Families Choose Remember Those Moments

For more than a decade, families have trusted us with irreplaceable photos, tapes, slides, and digital memories.

Serving Northern Illinois since 2012Work directly with EricNo shipping requiredNo outsourcingPersonalized solutionsMemories handled with careNo unknown handsFree consultation

Simple and personal

How It Works

From first conversation to final delivery, we'll guide you through every step.

1

Reach Out

Call, text, email, or use the form below. Tell us what you have and what you'd like to preserve.

2

Let's Meet

We'll arrange a convenient time to review your collection and discuss the best plan for your project.

3

We Digitize

Your memories are carefully scanned, converted, and preserved locally—never shipped away or outsourced.

4

Enjoy & Share

Receive your files in a convenient digital format, ready to watch, view, share, and preserve.

Why now matters

Why Preservation Matters

Family photographs, wedding albums, children's milestones, vacations, military memories, holiday gatherings, home movies, and genealogy collections are more than media. They are irreplaceable pieces of your family's history.

Photos fade. Slides discolor. Videotapes deteriorate. Hard drives fail. Older technology becomes increasingly difficult to access.

Preserving your memories today helps ensure they can be enjoyed, shared, and passed down for generations.

Photo scanning and digitization workspace

Why we do this

Our Story

It started with a simple question:

“What happens to all those old photos and tapes sitting in closets?”

That question became Remember Those Moments—originally founded by Eric Eccarius in 2012 as Organize Those Photos in the Rosedale Park neighborhood of Chicago. What began as a passion for helping families rescue fading memories has grown into a full-service media preservation business proudly serving DeKalb, Sycamore, Creston, Rochelle, Rockford, and surrounding communities.

Every Family Has a Story Worth Preserving

The faded photos scattered in boxes, aging photo albums tucked away in a closet, old VHS tapes of birthday parties and family gatherings, forgotten slides that haven't been seen in years—these aren't just objects. They're irreplaceable pieces of your family's history.

And we treat them that way.

We handle every tape, photo, slide, and treasured memory with the same care we'd give our own. Unlike big-box services, your memories never leave our community. All work is done locally—no shipping, no outsourcing, and no unknown hands.

Many families feel overwhelmed by boxes of photos, aging tapes, and forgotten media. Others simply don't have the time or know where to begin. We're here to guide you through the process and help you preserve what matters most.

Because moments deserve to be more than a box tucked away and forgotten.
They deserve to be remembered.
— Remember Those Moments
Eric Eccarius, founder of Remember Those Moments
Eric Eccarius
Founder, Remember Those Moments

A real person you can trust

Meet Eric

Hi, I'm Eric Eccarius, founder of Remember Those Moments.

Since 2012, I've helped families preserve photos, slides, videotapes, and digital memories that might otherwise be lost to time.

What I enjoy most is helping people rediscover memories they haven't seen in years—and sometimes memories they didn't even know existed.

When you contact Remember Those Moments, you'll work directly with me—not a call center, mail-away service, or large processing facility.

Call or text Eric: (773) 916-7068

In their own words

Memories Shared by Our Clients

★★★★★

“I never knew these pictures existed until you digitized my parents' slides.”

— Jeff
★★★★★

“It was wonderful to reminisce and share these old photos, especially since many of those pictured are no longer with us.”

— Bill
★★★★★

“I haven't seen these videos in years. It was wonderful to watch them again.”

— Julie
★★★★★

“Watching those videos again brought back so many memories.”

— Christina
★★★★★

“I thought those photos were gone forever.”

— Ryan

Close to home

Proudly Serving Northern Illinois

DeKalb • Sycamore • Creston • Rochelle • Rockford and surrounding areas

Don't see your community listed? Contact us to discuss your project.

Helpful information

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about preserving, handling, and receiving your family memories.

What types of media do you preserve?

We preserve printed photos, photo albums, slides, negatives, VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, DVDs, CDs, flash drives, hard drives, memory cards, and many other legacy media formats.

Do I get my original photos, tapes, and media back?

Yes. All original materials are returned to you after digitization. Your memories remain yours throughout the entire process.

How will I receive my digitized memories?

Completed projects can be delivered on flash drives, external hard drives, DVDs, or through cloud storage, depending on your preferences and project needs.

Do you work with damaged or aging media?

In many cases, yes. We can often recover memories from aging, obsolete, or difficult-to-access media formats. We will evaluate your collection and discuss the available options.

How much does digitization cost?

Every project is unique. Pricing depends on the type of media, quantity, condition, and services required. Whether you have a small box of photos or an extensive family archive, we provide a free consultation and personalized estimate so you'll know exactly what to expect before any work begins.

Sometimes, as a project progresses, we may discover damaged media, additional materials, or other issues that require extra time or services. If that happens, we'll discuss the options and any additional costs with you before proceeding further. We believe in clear communication and no surprises.

How long does the process take?

Every collection is different. Project timelines depend on the amount and type of media involved. We will provide an estimated completion timeframe during your consultation.

Are my memories shipped somewhere else?

No. We work locally and do not send your memories to a large processing facility. Your collection remains handled with personal care and attention.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Northern Illinois and surrounding communities, including DeKalb, Sycamore, Rochelle, Rockford, Creston, and nearby areas. If you are outside these locations, contact us and we will discuss available options.

How do I get started?

Complete the contact form, call, text, or email us. We will discuss your collection, answer your questions, and recommend the best preservation options for your memories.

Let's talk about your collection

Ready to Preserve Your Memories?

Whether you have a handful of photos, boxes of slides, family videotapes, or older digital media, we're here to help.

Call or Text Eric
(773) 916-7068

Email
rememberthosemoments@yahoo.com

Service Area
Northern Illinois and surrounding communities

Prefer texting? Send a text to (773) 916-7068. You can even include photos of your collection.

We will respond as soon as possible.