There aren't as many scanner choices as there use to be. The majority of scanners you will see currently for sale are either from Epson or Canon. Here at Scan Your Entire Life, we are very partial to the Epson Perfection line of photo scanners. They are designed to scan and archive old paper prints, as well as film — slides and negatives.

If you haven't checked it out yet, at the top of my website, I have a link called "Tools" that will take you to my "Resources" page where I list my top favorite scanners in the Perfection line of flatbed scanners. The V550 or V600 is the sweet spot for price and features. The V600 is what I demonstrate using in my membership course videos.

And, if you decide to join the membership, one of the first lessons I go over the Epson Perfection scanners similar to how I do it on the Tools page, but I also have a really detailed comparison chart that's really easy to read that shows you ALL of the features of each model — the specifications — so you can compare each model more if you are having problems deciding which model to buy. But, if you get any Epson model anywhere from the V550 up, you'll be happy. They're all good.

The course teaches you how to scan your photos and documents using a flatbed photo scanner and a desktop computer.

I teach the course using the mid-level Epson V600 Photo from their Perfection line of scanners. And I demonstrate using the “Epson Scan” scanning software that is included with all Epson Perfection scanners.

You don't need to have this same model of scanner or even an Epson branded scanner. Of course, understand it will be easier for you if you do have any one of the Epson Perfection models and the “Epson Scan” software because what I'm showing you in the lessons will directly relate to what you are seeing on your computer screen.

For those using scanners made by another manufacturer — such as Canon — you'll find most of the settings in their scanning software is very close to that of Epson's. So, you will still have a very similar learning experience. 

In the course, I'll also show you which scanning tools and cleaning products I recommend and will be using throughout the lessons. And in the course area, I'll also give you links to where you can buy them if you aren't able to find them or similar items in your local stores.

It's time for you to take action. Simple as that. If you really want to have a scanned and organized photo collection, then you need somewhere to get training and the answers to all of your questions — especially the ones you don’t know you have yet. You need support, community, and most of all... accountability!

Additionally, if the price is important to you, the earlier you join the more you are rewarded by having a lower membership price. Membership prices will continue to increase incrementally over time as more and more content is added to the course library, and the membership becomes even more valuable.

The Scan Your Entire Life Membership is the place. If you really want to make a difference, the time is now.

Absolutely! You can upgrade to an annual membership at any time.

Not only does an annual membership save you money off the monthly price of being a member, if you live outside of the United States, it's also a great way to save on exchange rate fees. Annual memberships only create a single yearly transaction for you instead of twelve separate ones.

We're proud to offer the annual plan anytime you would like to take advantage of its savings to you.

Obviously, we'd love to have all of our members stay in the community forever. So, It will undoubtedly make us very sad if you decide to cancel. But, if you are intent on leaving then you will be able to do so with just 2 clicks of your mouse or trackpad from your membership Account page. You won't be billed for any future payments.

The course lesson content is primarily made using the video format. I believe many of the topics we will be covering is easier to learn when you can see and hear me demonstrate using edited video with audio.

However, some of the lessons are in the “text and image” format when it's more appropriate — such as learning about what hardware, software, and products you may want to use. A lesson like this is better in text form because I can provide images with text links to show you where you can download or purchase them.

You can upgrade your monthly plan to an annual  membership plan at any time.

Not only does an annual membership save you money over the course of the year of being a member, if you live outside of the United States, it's also a great way to save on exchange rate fees. Annual memberships only create a single yearly transaction for you instead of twelve separate ones.

Steps to upgrade to an Annual Membership plan:

1. If you aren't already, log in to your account.
2. On the blue membership menu bar, click on "Welcome, [YOUR NAME]"
3. Click on "Membership Account" from the list.
4. In the Account Details section of your account page, if you are currently on a monthly plan, you will see a link to click on under "Membership Plan" to upgrade to the annual plan.