1. Download your photos from your camera or phone. It's best to funnel them directly into a photo-organizing program if possible.
2. Edit, edit, edit. Delete duplicate photos or poor quality shots. If you have a lot of photos to go through, break this step down into 15- to 20-minute increments until it's completed.
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3. Make folders to store your photos. You can choose to sort them in chronological or thematic order, or use a combination of both (begin with chronological folders and then create sub-folders by theme).
4. Rename and file your photos. This is a great place to take care of any basic edits (cropping, fixing red-eye, etc).
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5. Back up your files, using TWO of the following options: an external hard drive, a online storage service, or prints. The article suggests using CDs or DVDs ONLY if they are archival-rated, but be warned that these can be pricey.
6. Delete the original files from your camera or phone.

Thank You Audrey! Great tips!
ReplyDeleteAud dear, WHERE is the credit given to Stacy Julian, who wrote the book on this in 2008:
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Awesome tips! Thanks so much for sharing!
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