The Art of Photo Organization

With a little bit of patience, you can start to set up a digital photo system that will help you turn your digital photo memories into a well-organized photo library.

Set aside a little time. Don't feel rushed. Get excited! Sorting through your digital photos is a fun journey down memory lane.

KEEP IT SIMPLE:
1. Start by creating a Main Photo Folder.
2. Create Sub Folders by the Year. {2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 etc.}
3. Next...create Sub Folders within the Year Sub Folders for specific events, trips and categories. {Examples: Artistic, Events, Personal, People,Travel, Garden, Business etc.}

Start sorting digital images from all of the hiding places on your computer and drag them into the appropriate neatly labeled folder.

It's important to take the time to:

1. Ditch duplicate digital images.
2. Name images as you go...just so you don't have to do it the next time.
3. Keep the best shot if you have several of the same subject, ditch the rest.

If you establish a digital photo file routine and follow every time you download digital photos from your digital camera you'll never be in this place again...now if we could just do the same for our emails:)

DIGITAL PHOTO ROUTINE:
1. Create a new folder.
2. Download the images from the camera.
3. Save images to one of your New Folders.
4. Create category sub folders, if applicable.
5. Take a minute to name the image so you don't have to touch it again...until you need it.

Now...isn't that easy?
That's really all there is to it.
It's not rocket science.
It's a good habit to strive for!
You can do it and so can I!

Once you have your digital images organized into neat little folders you can go crazy with Flickr, Cafepress, Photoshop, Shutterfly and so many more. You might even be able to find those photos you need to start blogging!