By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Thompson]Jennifer Thompson
I think it's pretty obvious as to 'why' we need to organize our photos. It's not a difficult task, but may require some time if you have tons of digital photos to sift through. If this is the case, then you may want to complete one step at a time.
You need to figure out how you want to organize your photos. As I see it, you have a couple of options to choose from:
1. You can create a folder for the year and then add subfolders for events and/or people.
My Pictures-2007-Christmas or Halloween
2. You can create a folder for events and/or people and then add subfolders for the year.
My Pictures-Christmas-2005 or 2006
When naming your photos you'll want the file name to be something that's unique and easy to search, just in case. Use the folder name, subfolder name, who's in it and then number them. Using the folder and subfolder names isn't necessary. It helps create uniqueness. It's also helps you relocate them when using an image editing program or a printing service.
ex. "Christmas_2005_Bob_Fred_001"; "Christmas_2005_Bob_Fred_002";
ex. "Christmas_2005_Sarah_Kim_001"
When organizing my photos I, personally, prefer the second option. I like having all of my photos of a person or event in one location. If you have lots of photos to scan and have generations of photos, then the first option may work better. Once you have decided which system you would prefer, then you can start moving photos into the appropriate folder. If you have time, you should name your photos as you move them. If not, you can save it for a later date and work on renaming each photo as you have time. From here on out, you will want to rename your photos as you save them on your computer.
To save time and keep your photos organized be sure to download them after each event, create a new folder and name each photo. Pretty easy, huh? Now you just have to find the time to do it. [http://freedigiscrapbooking.blogspot.com/ ]Free Digi Scrapbooking is a place where you can find free kits, tutorials, tips & tricks, inspiration, how-to guides and the latest news in digital scrapbooking.
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How to Organize Your Digital Photos
