Lesson 82 of 100
Organising photos with folders and naming
No prior knowledge needed. Keep your camera or phone beside you and try each control or idea as it appears. The aim is understanding, not memorising terminology.
A copy is not a backup until you know it works
After transferring photographs, open several files and check the expected folders and dates before deleting anything from the original device.
Keep the system simple
A consistent folder and filename system is better than an elaborate system you stop using. Dates plus a short subject or project description work well for many people.
More than one copy
Important photographs should exist in more than one place. A computer drive can fail, a phone can be lost and a synchronised cloud service can also synchronise accidental deletion.