Have copies of your irreplaceable photos made at a reputable photo shop and use these instead of the originals. Also avoid using hand creams and lotions prior to working on your pages. Store photos and albums at room temperature. Keep photos and albums in a dry place, away from moisture and humidity. Keep albums out of direct sunlight.
Sunlight speeds up the fading process.
Store albums in an upright position. Use a photo-safe pen to make notes on the backs of photos. Make your photo album a family project.