DIY Photo Organising – Détails, épisodes et analyse

For years, our industry has celebrated September as Save Your Photos Month, dedicated to photo preservation and management. Throughout the month, professionals host free events covering various topics to help you protect and organise your photos.

This year, The Photo Managers are thrilled to offer exciting YouTube LIVE events twice a week, along with locally hosted gatherings by professional photo organizers around the globe. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive free training and join a fantastic community! 

Be sure to sign up here for reminders and updates about upcoming SYPM events.

As Fiona completes her studies and final exams, and with Chantal traveling for a few months, our podcast will be on a brief hiatus. We’ll return refreshed early next year.

In the meantime, we encourage you to make the most of Save Your Photos Month (sign up for free here) and explore our partners’ courses. Why not take this time to upskill and learn something new to better manage your photos? There’s something for everyone, whether you're looking for a short or a comprehensive course. Check them out here.

Mentioned Links

• SYPM sign up
• Our partners’ courses
• Polarsteps
• Find Penguins

Related episodes

Episode 002 Golden Rule 1 - Backup

Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos)

Episode 006 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 2 – Printed Photos)

Episode 007 Golden Rule 5 – Do Something!

Episode 008 Create a Yearly Photobook

Episode 016 Keep photos safe while travelling

Episode 017 What does a Photo Organiser do?

Episode 024 Transferring photos from iPhone to Windows PC

Episode 026 Will your Photos survive a Disaster?

Episode 034 Storytelling with Your Photos with Mara Morrison - The Filing Fairies

Episode 037 Exploring Genealogy with Caroline Guntur - The Swedish Organizer

Episode 038 Learn how to take photos you will want to keep! with Lauren Sandford- The Eternal Second

Episode 045 Questions People Ask 3 How do I add tags in Windows Explorer?

Episode 054 How to Design your 2020 Year Book

Episode 055 Questions People Ask 7 How do I take memorable Christmas Photos?

Episode 056 2021 Trends in Photography

Episode 057 Story Jotting with Katie Chambers- Memories to Legacy

Episode 058 Time to get your Backup sorted!

Episode 067 DIY Photo Organising Courses with Miss Freddy, Adam Pratt and Caroline Guntur

Episode 068 Pet Photos

Episode 069 Photo traditions to document growth and change

Episode 072 Which 100 photos would you choose to document your life?

Episode 073 What is Save Your Photos Month?

Episode 075 A listener’s photo journey - with Lisa Johnston - listener

Episode 082 Planning Photo Projects

Episode 088 Expert tips on photo archiving with Kate Jacus - The Photo Curator

Episode 094 What’s A Photo Without Story with Hazel Thornton – Organized for Life and Beyond

Episode 101 Design Photo Books like a Pro with Libby Jeffery - Momento

Episode 102 Is using only a folder structure outdated?

Episode 104 Photo Project Ideas and a Real Life Example

Episode 109 A Conversation about Legacy, Photos and Life with Nancy Rose – Compass Rose Legacy Foundation

If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes!

We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects.

If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:

www.diyphotoorganising.com.au 

Fiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au or

Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au 

If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.

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Today we are going to talk about identifying, converting and managing videos and home movies. Videos are of course part of our collection, and we feel is very important for us to do an episode just on videos – so we brought in and expert to explore this topic with us: Adam Pratt from Chaos to Memories. 

Regular listeners might remember Adam from previous episodes, and you might also remember that we love his courses*, about which we talked in episode 67. He has added new ones in the meantime and we highly encourage you to check them out. 

Adam loves people, photography, and a good story. After working at Adobe for 22 years he founded Chaos to Memories which is a professional photo and video preservation studio in Chicago. He’s also the author of the best-selling book, Declutter Your Photo Life about which we talked in episode 92.

Today, we will talk about videos and movies specifically because photos and movies are of course similar but different.

We are not only discussing and listing what to gather when you want to tackle this project, we also talk about preserving - which is the conversion from old to new media (check out  episode 42)  - and decluttering.

Finally, we chat about the fun part once everything is organised. And yes, we agree with Adam in saying that we recommend culling the unnecessary and unneeded videos, sorting them and adding some metadata before starting to create projects. It will be so much easier and so much fun!

Mentioned Links

• https://chaostomemories.com 

Related episodes

Episode 003 Golden Rule 2 – Know Your Why

Episode 004 Golden Rule 3 – Create a Hub

Episode 007 Golden Rule 5 – Do Something!

Episode 024 Transferring photos from iPhone to Windows PC

Episode 042 What format is that? Converting Old Media to Digital with Adam Pratt- Chaos to Memories

Episode 067 DIY Photo Organising Courses with Miss Freddy, Adam Pratt and Caroline Guntur

Episode 082 Planning Photo Projects

Episode 092 Declutter Your Photo Life with Adam Pratt - Chaos to Memories

If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes!

We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects.

If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:

www.diyphotoorganising.com.au 

Fiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au or

Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au 

If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.

*affiliate link

The short answer is: No, it seems it is not outdated!

Findings from a recent survey we conducted amongst our listeners showed that using a simple folder structure as opposed to a photo management program is not as out of fashion as we might have thought.

Listen in to find out 

• where people store their digital photos,
• how they structure their folders of their photo collection and 
• which programs they use to manage them.

We also respond to some comments and questions such as what to do when running out of storage space on your computer, or if you’d rather not use the cloud and many more.

We were especially pleased to hear from multiple listeners that they have put the 3-2-1 backup system in place - bravo! If you haven’t got a system in place yet, check out our episode Episode 002 Golden Rule 1 - Backup.

Mentioned Links

Access a prepared folder structure and download for free here

Related episodes

Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos)

Episode 006 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 2 – Printed Photos)

Episode 023 5 Steps to get you Started NOW

Episode 046 Questions People Ask 4 What is your take on Photo Sticks?

Episode 049 How to Stop Procrastinating about your Photos

Episode 063 The Magic of Maintenance

Episode 089 5 tips for sorting printed photos

Episode 096 The Apple Ecosystem with Paul Einarsen – Blue Water Imaging

If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes!

We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects.

If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:

www.diyphotoorganising.com.au 

Fiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au or

Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au 

If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.

Should I scan old photos? Why? Should I do it myself, or send it out to be scanned? Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer these and other questions. In this Episode we discuss the many options you have available when it comes to scanning. Most importantly we talk about why you might consider scanning as a part of your DIY Photo Organising project. We also talk about some strategies if you choose to do your own scanning, and once you are all scanned, where to next! We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

Now that you have all of your gorgeous photos organised, why not have some fun and create some fabulous Photo Gifts. "But what shall I create?", we hear you ask. Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they give you some Fabulous Photo Gift ideas. In this Episode we give you loads of Fabulous Photo Gift ideas. Having an organised collection of photos at your fingertips means creating gifts for others (or yourself) can be both quick, and easy. We discuss some of the obvious gift ideas, and some new ones you may not have thought of. We also give you some suggestions for when you might make gifts, using your photos, for others. For example: Mother's Day Father's Day Birthdays Christmas Anniversaries Memorials Graduation Engagement Wedding Celebrations We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

Should you 'KonMari' your photos? What does that mean? There are many ways to organise and declutter your photos. Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer these and other important questions. In this Episode we chat about all things 'KonMari', well, as it relates to your photos. We thought it would be helpful to share with you the benefits of the 'KonMari' method as it relates to photos, and touch on the things we would do differently. We provide you with an overview of the 'KonMari' method of organising as it relates to photos and cover some of the main concepts discussed in her book. Most importantly, we discuss how these concepts might help you as you go about working on your DIY Photo Organising projects. Remember, there is no KonMari police! We encourage you to do what works best for you and your family. Links discussed in this Episode: Light table app (for iPhones and iPads only): https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/lighttable-by-mogee/id739396908?mt=8 Clip to comedian on youtube - Lachlan Patterson: https://youtu.be/uSh5voSUhrs Link to our 5 Golden Rules: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

Do you use Google Photos? Are you thinking about it? Ever wondered if your photos are being backed up safely with Google Photos? Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer these and other important questions. In this episode we explore the world of Google Photos and talk about the differences between Google Photos and Google Drive. If you are looking at using Google Photos we are here to help you navigate around and understand the important points to keep your photos safe. We delve into the benefits of Google Photos, some of the powerful features, and also share our knowledge as Professional Photo Organisers on things to look out for. If you are asking yourself questions like these, you have come the right podcast to get some answers: Can I use Google Photos as a backup of my photos? What is Google Drive? Is Google Drive the same as Google Photos? What is Google Assistant? Will my photos be compressed in Google Photos? Do I pay for storage? What if I stop? We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

What is photo metadata? Do I need to add it to my photos and if so, how do I do that? Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer this and other important questions. In this episode we get a little bit "techy" and discuss information about your photos. This information is called metadata. We talk about the types of information you could capture and then we cover how you can add this information to your photos. Our key take aways here; Be consistent and Use your logbook! Businesses mentioned in this episode (no affiliation): Technical explanation of Photo Metadata: https://iptc.org/standards/photo-metadata/ Software available to use to add metadata to your photos: Adobe Bridge https://www.adobe.com/au/products/bridge.html, Adobe Lightroom https://www.adobe.com/au/products/photoshop-lightroom.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qPMv8v93wIVWSUrCh2PLg3JEAAYASAAEgLo7vD_BwE&sdid=TY6XL4MR&mv=search&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI3qPMv8v93wIVWSUrCh2PLg3JEAAYASAAEgLo7vD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!252139935076!e!!g!!adobe%20lightroom Photo Mechanic http://www.camerabits.com/downloads/ We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

How do you plan for and then create an annual photo book? Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer this and other important questions. Photo books are a beautiful way to reflect back on your precious memories, other than on a phone or a device. In this episode we go through some things to consider when creating a Photo Book and some ideas on how to actually make it happen, and not just talk about it! We talk about how you may like your book to look, some software options that are available (both online and off-line) and some design tips for laying out your book. Businesses mentioned in this episode: www.momento.com.au We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff

So you need to get your photos organised and your biggest question is "Where do I start?" Join Fiona Staff and Chantal Imbach as they answer this and other important questions. In this Episode we give you a brief summary of the previous Golden Rules and then we jump straight into the most pressing question we find people asking, "Where do I start?". Our answer is simple and yet often the sticking point for people, "Please just DO SOMETHING!" Here is a little snap shot of some ideas we give about taking your very first steps in your DIY Photo Organising process. •Back up phone photos •Create a plan (with a tea/coffee/glass of wine) •Schedule appointments with yourself for your photo project •Think about your first step •Delete some photos while waiting somewhere •Gather your devices as you go •Re-listen our DIY Photo Organising Podcast •Check out external drives when you come across them •Get a lovely notebook / logbook •Have a chat to other family members who'd be interested / sharing the load / cost •Do one project, eg a slideshow / not the whole big project •Talk to people and gather a couple of stories We would love to see you over at our Facebook page www.facebook.com/diyphotoorganising and our Instagram page www.instagram.com/diyphotoorganising. If you'd like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Chantal Imbach's website: www.photosinorder.com.au Fiona Staff's website: www.photohelper.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Author Chantal Imbach and Fiona Staff