Cheryl T Kaiser - The Photo Archaeologist

04/17/2026

If you look closely at the framed FDR image you will see the outline where the photo on the left was placed to make the most of the mat of the FDR photo.

A client asked me to take photos out of the frames to scan and add to their Forever archive. I don’t know about you but I have often added photos on top of the previous photos. There were there frames that hid multiple past photos but this one really made me laugh - apparently it’s been done for generations look what was hiding behind this old family photo! 🤣

04/17/2026

A client asked me to take photos out of the frames to scan and add to their Forever archive. I don’t know about you but I have often added photos on top of the previous photos. There were there frames that hid multiple past photos but this one really made me laugh - apparently it’s been done for generations look what was hiding behind this old family photo! 🤣

02/18/2026

I’ve been working through some projects for a client that included unrolling this image of her father’s class - The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science class of 1956 in Washington DC.

01/29/2026

As a kid through my teens and college, I loved being in the darkroom - even as I began my photography career in the 90s; it was my space, my sanctuary, my safe zone from the world (and high school), and actually kind of meditative - where I could just be me - unjudged. No matter if that darkroom was at school, college, or at home. Well the days of developing film and photos are looong over, my darkroom became my workroom/art studio, a bunch of years ago. Today, it’s my main workspace but decorated a little more vintage, some fake plants, painted light blue walls with color accents. And you know what? I adore being there. Yea, there aren’t any windows BUT I can focus on projects. Like today, spent over 4 hours organizing client photos, finished the process for unfurling a panoramic photo, copying negatives, and a couple slides. Do I miss the sunshine? Yea. But at 6 degrees, I’m certainly not going outside! So Vitamin D + my happy light is just fine. Life is good.

01/22/2026

It was so nice to have the opportunity to present to the The Lackawanna Historical Society genealogy group about rhe emotional aspect of our falily photos Replay will be available shortly.

12/16/2025

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11/26/2025

I was blessed to be invited as a guest on A Silver Sage show that was aired on cable stations in California on Sunday and will be aired again this coming Sunday. It arrived in YouTube today. Take a look, give it a Like and subscribe to the cannel! Thank you Joan Rudder-Ward for having me as a guest!

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09/28/2025

Congratulations to the Historical Society of Jermyn, Pa.!

They had the grand opening of their new museum yesterday! It’s always exciting to see history available for the public to see.

Remember - TODAY is tomorrow’s history. You are living it. The historical society in your town needs your support and even involvement. Share the changes in your town you’ve seen, taken photos of, or relavent family items that would bless others to enjoy and understand the roots of their community.

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09/16/2025

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08/20/2025

If you are in the area, I hope to see you at Greenfield Days!

JOIN US FOR GREENFIELD DAY! Lots of activities. Learn how you can sponsor a park bench, purchase a Veterans Memorial stone, or help us find a gazebo between the playground and dog park.