How to move pictures from old iPhone 4 to my new iPhone 5s?

I tried to use the iCloud thing but it wouldn't let me because they shut down the service on my iPhone 4. And I can't email or text them either (once again, no service). What's the easiest way to transfer the pictures/videos?

Also, is there a way to transfer notes? I know that sounds weird but I wrote stories and poems in them, and I want them on my new phone too.

You can use some third party software like this iPod/iPhone file manager. It can help you copy the pictures and songs from your old iPhone 4 to computer, and then you can use iTunes to re-sync them to your new iPhone 5s.

http://www.ipod-transfer-copy.com/ipod-iphone-to-computer-transfer-cucusoft.html

Hope it helps. Contact me if you have any other question.