Just started packing....my back hurts already.

I started with what I have the most of....photos. How can one family accumulate so many photos? I just can't toss any of them. I'll separate from what I will actually put in my home and the ones that will just go in storage. I suppose the attic will not be a good storage place for them?? Where do you all store your photos you aren't using??? probably a shelf in the closet?? Oh how I don't want to clutter my closets in this new house.