Archival Services in San Miguel de Allende

Preserve your personal history in San Miguel de Allende

I help residents, artists, and families organize and preserve photographs, documents, and collections—using museum-trained archival methods adapted for the home.

Museum & archive experience (collections, registration, digitization)

Clear systems you can maintain (physical + digital)

Careful handling of fragile or meaningful materials

Confidential, client-centered, and calm process

Simple packages

Choose a starting point. Every project is tailored after an initial assessment.

1–2 sessions

Personal Archive Starter

Best for: families, retirees, downsizing

On-site assessment of photos, papers, keepsakes
Safe sorting + basic organization
Simple folder system (physical and/or digital)
Quick maintenance guide so it stays organized

Typical range

$350–$650 USD

MXN $5,950–$11,050

Custom scope

Artist & Collector Archive

Best for: artists, photographers, collectors

Inventory + documentation for works and materials
Basic metadata (title, date, materials, notes)
File naming + long-term storage structure
Digitization planning or coordination support

Typical range

$750–$1,800 USD

MXN $12,750–$30,600

Multi-session project

Legacy & Family History Project

Best for: multigenerational archives and estates

Organize family photos + key documents
People/places timeline to keep context
Digitized reference set (selection)
Optional oral-history planning (lightweight + respectful)

Typical range

$1,200–$3,200 USD

MXN $20,400–$54,400

Pricing ranges

Transparent starting ranges in USD & MXN. Final cost depends on volume, condition, travel, and desired outputs.

At-a-glance

Consultation

Assessment + plan

$120–$180

MXN 2,040–3,060

Personal Archive Starter

1–2 sessions

$350–$650

MXN 5,950–11,050

Artist & Collector Archive

Custom scope

$750–$1,800

MXN 12,750–30,600

Legacy & Family History Project

Multi-session project

$1,200–$3,200

MXN 20,400–54,400

Notes

Consultations can be applied toward a package when you proceed (optional).
MXN estimates use a rounded exchange rate for clarity—final invoices can be USD or MXN.

Want exact pricing?

Send 3–5 photos of the materials + a one-paragraph goal. I’ll reply with a suggested package and a tighter estimate.

Contact

How it works

Step 1

1) Consultation

We review what you have, your goals, and any constraints (time, space, sensitivity).

Step 2

2) Plan + estimate

You get a clear scope, schedule, and package recommendation—no pressure.

Step 3

3) Organize + document

I sort, rehouse, label, and build a system that makes sense for your life.

Step 4

4) Maintain + access

You receive a simple guide so the archive stays usable for years.

Add-ons

Digitization coordination (photos/documents)
Cloud storage setup + folder structure
Artwork documentation for insurance
Pre-move or estate organization

FAQ

Do you digitize everything?+

Not necessarily. Many clients prefer a curated digitization approach: we prioritize what matters most and build a long-term plan.

Will this feel overwhelming?+

No. The process is calm and step-by-step. My job is to reduce stress and make decisions easier.

Do you work in both English and Spanish?+

Yes—bilingual service is available (English and conversational Spanish).

What about privacy?+

Everything is confidential. We set boundaries up front (what to keep, what to discard, what stays private).