Rediscovery of forgotten images in domestic photo collections

Authors:
David M. Frohlich;Steven Wall;Graham Kiddle
Affiliations:
Digital World Research Centre, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK GU2 7XH;Amberlight Partners, London, UK WC1B 3QT;Department of Haematology, University of Cambridge and NHSBT, Cambridge, UK CB2 0PT
Venue:
Personal and Ubiquitous Computing
Year:
2013

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Abstract

The exponential growth of digital photo collections, combined with the legacy of printed photographs, is leading families to experience difficulties in remembering and finding photographs. Paradoxically this creates new opportunities for the rediscovery of forgotten images. This paper reports a new study in this area, based on interviews and creative activities with ten families in the south-east of England. The study found that many triggers for photo reuse were either speculative or accidental and led people to reinterpret the meaning of photographs in the light of subsequent experience and social discussion. This suggests a need to support serendipitous browsing of photographs and a more fluid and provisional approach to the semantic tagging of personal media.