What it is and why you should do it now!
I have known Lida Bunting, owner of Znimka Creations, for over a year now. Lida owns a digital organizing company and when we met I said to her: “ALL of my clients need to know your service exists!”
What is Digital Organization:
Because of digital photography we all have thousands of photos of our friends, families and important events on our phones, hard drives and computers. What would happen if you lost your phone, or if your computer crashed? What if you had a house fire, or a flood? Our photos are our connection to our past, they tell our story, and remind us of meaningful memories, yet we treat those photos as if they are disposable.
Ask yourself the following questions:
- If you needed to find a specific photo from a specific event, could you do it? How long would it take you?
- Do you feel like your photos are safe, or are they on a computer that is on the verge of crashing?
- Are you comfortable with your current storage and back-up plan?
- Do you have a way to view your photos which doesn’t use technology?
Where to Start:
Getting our digital photos organized may seem like a daunting task. However, with a few simple steps done consistently, you can create a system that will keep your photos safe and accessible for you and future generations to enjoy.
1 – Purchase a brand new external hard drive and consolidate all your photos from various media onto that drive.
2 – Then, log into all your cloud accounts where you have photos posted and stored and export them out of those programs.
3 – Chances are you have multiple copies of the same image, so run your entire collection through a Deduping program. Recommended programs are Photo Sweeper for a Mac, and Duplicate Finder Pro for a PC.
4 – Once you’ve eliminated the extra photos, it’s time to create structure and order to your collection. The most obvious way to file your photos is chronologically, however, you can also choose to organize by event, person, location – the decision is yours.
5 – The next step in organizing your digital collection is adding in metadata. By having photos tagged with keywords, people’s names, and places, any photo can be found regardless of where it is stored.
6 – All of this work would be wasted if it isn’t saved properly, so it is important to save your work once it is completed and to create a back-up of your collection.
These tasks seem overwhelming, but they don’t need to be. Lida works with individuals every day to get organized and have a plan in place. Your images will be safe, not just for you to enjoy, but for future generations.
Lida Bunting is the owner of Znimka Creations, a local business dedicated to helping people preserve their memories and save their photos. She has helped her clients successfully regain control of their photo collection so that they can spend more time making memories, rather than managing them.
I hope this blogpost on digital organizing helped you get all of your memories organized to enjoy for years! –Lisa Kay Creative Photography
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Amber Muhlhan2024-04-23Lisa made me feel so comfortable for my photo shoot, which is so important! She really listened to what my vision was and made it come to life! So happy I found her!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kelsey White2024-04-19Really enjoyed working with Lisa. She was incredibly warm and welcoming. Additionally, she was super efficient in both taking the photos, selecting the images I wanted to use, and then delivering them. Would totally recommend her services and would return to her again for future photography needs.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Michael & Allison Keeley2024-04-18We had an amazing experience working with Lisa for my daughter’s Senior photos. She was flexible, creative and made my daughter feel comfortable which resulted in beautiful photos. Book a session with Lisa—she is the photographer to capture your special moment in time.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Rose Dante2024-03-12I found Lisa via a few colleagues at my office when I decided it was time to update my business head shots and I am so happy I did! If you are worried that you may not be comfortable in front of the lens, Lisa will make you feel so comfortable. She manages to get the best shots that make you look like you. I am so happy to have found her and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to get great headshots!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Natalie Bartolovic2024-02-03Lisa is the absolute BEST! I cannot recommend her enough. This review is long overdue because I've been working with Lisa for many years now and cannot imagine using anyone else to capture the most important moments in my life. From headshots to branding photoshoots to family photos, Lisa has mastered all of these categories. As her name suggests, she is very creative and is able to bring your ideas to life and exceeds all expectations. Also, her lovely and sweet personality makes you feel so comfortable in front of a camera so pictures look natural and not stiff. I highly recommend her!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Aleyda Clabaugh2024-01-30Lisa is AMAZING! She took photos of an event for us and she captured all of the best moments and didn't miss a beat on those small yet important ones. We can't wait to use her again!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Diana Cavaliere2024-01-25Lisa Kay is an awesome photographer! She has a fabulous studio that allows her to use natural light as well as artificial lighting. She took her time and made sure that I was comfortable and happy with the end result. I highly recommend her!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Opaa Cleaning LLC2024-01-22What a great experience! Lisa made everything work out! The angles, the lighting, the positions, and she made me smile a ton! I loved the candid pictures and how she suggested for me to wear different outfits to capture every style! I highly recommend her! She knows what she's doing! My pictures came out amazing!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steven2024-01-16Lisa was great made the experience great and easy. Also, was able to provide a great finished product in a fast turnaround. Totally recommend!