Just as your interest level in photography dictates the type of camera you will need, it also defines your storage needs. Whether you’re the family photographer or a professional photojournalist, storing your photos on a laptop or PC is not enough. One computer virus or stolen laptop and your digital library is gone.
To assure your photo collection is organized and safely stored, here are some suggestions:
First, learn how to save pictures from your digital camera to your computer. Most digital photography software will do this for you automatically.
Always keep a backup of your photos on an external hard drive rather than storing them only on your computer.
Organize your hard drive with folders for your photos. When naming the folders, also use the date of when the photos were taken. This will help you sort and find photos more easily.
If your digital life is centered around one computer, choose a reliable hard drive to store your content. A pushbutton external hard drive is a simple way to allow your photo collection to live and grow.
Shared storage devices make it much easier to manage multiple cameras. They also allow you to securely publish your photos over the Internet and share them with selected friends and family.
If you are a serious photographer and take a lot of pictures at full resolution and minimal compression, or if you scan old family photos for digital safekeeping, consider using redundant hard drives or RAID systems. These will allow you to keep your prized vintage photos safe, but still permit instant access for sharing.
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