Every image preserved is a story reclaimed.
The Framekeeper Project is a digital sanctuary for memory—preserving what history tried to erase.
The Framekeeper Project is a visual archive devoted to preserving at-risk historical photographs, documents, and cultural narratives—especially those vulnerable to censorship, neglect, or quiet erasure.
We collect, organize, and share public domain images from institutions like the Library of Congress and National Archives.
In recent times, we’ve witnessed the quiet deletion of public records, government web pages, and documents tied to civil rights, Indigenous resistance, LGBTQ+ history, and more. These moments reminded us how quickly access can be lost—and how vital it is to protect what remains.
The Framekeeper Project was born from the belief that history should never be disposable.
That memory belongs to the people. And that photography can be a form of resistance.
About The Framekeeper Project
The Framekeeper Project is a passion-driven visual archive dedicated to preserving and protecting historical photographs that are at risk of being lost, erased, or forgotten.
In an era where stories can be censored, discarded, or buried, The Framekeeper Project exists to safeguard visual memory — especially from underrepresented communities, everyday lives, and moments that rarely make the history books. Through digital restoration, archiving, and careful contextualization, we aim to create a public resource that honors truth, resilience, and the power of photography as a tool of remembrance.
Every photograph holds a story. Our mission is to protect those stories before they disappear — and to create a space where they can be seen, remembered, and valued by future generations.
Photography is resistance. Memory is truth.
This is the heart of The Framekeeper Project.
Our Mission
To preserve, protect, and amplify the stories most at risk of being forgotten.
Through archival gathering, curation, and visual storytelling, we safeguard public domain history and ensure cultural memory endures—even when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, or unseen.
The Framekeeper Project was born from the belief that history should never be disposable.
That memory belongs to the people. And that photography can be a form of resistance.
Who’s Behind The Framekeeper Project
The Framekeeper Project was created by Giliane Mansfeldt, a professional photographer, photo researcher, and visual historian with over 25 years of experience in the photography industry.
In addition to running a successful portrait studio, Giliane serves as a senior photo editor and researcher for a national publishing house, where she specializes in sourcing, restoring, and curating images for educational publications.
She holds a degree in cultural anthropology and archaeology, disciplines that shaped her understanding of visual storytelling, cultural memory, and the importance of preservation through documentation.
Giliane also mentors photographers through her education platform, Savvy Shutterbug, where she teaches photographers how to build sustainable businesses rooted in purpose and integrity.
The Framekeeper Project was born from a deep awareness that history is not just a subject—it’s a responsibility. In a time when public records are disappearing and marginalized stories risk being erased, this work is both timely and necessary.
Through this project, she brings together her unique expertise in photography, research, and anthropology to safeguard the truths that matter most.
This is not just a collection. It’s a commitment—to memory, to visibility, and to future generations.
Why “Framekeeper”?
A frame captures a moment.
A keeper protects it.To framekeep is to guard what others would discard.
It is resistance. It is reverence.
It is remembering on purpose.