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​Store and Organise Photos

I organise my photos by month, in this file format for ease of sorting 'YEAR MONTH'. Any special events (weddings, birthdays, concerts etc.) have their own folder. For example I would have a '201401' folder for general January images, and a '201401 Big Day Out' folder for photos of the event. I also back up all my photos to Flickr. Flickr offer free 1TB accounts and allow you to tag photos, which is great because I can tag them with multiple tags and sort by tags: parties, pets, weddings, peoples' names, locations, dates etc. and then sort them that way. I also made my own tag 'POOL ROOM' which is reserved for those perfect photos - good enough to go "straight to the pool room". It takes a few minutes to tag them all, but is well worth it. You can pay to have a larger upload limit, which I do once every few months - I set aside a few hours spread over the month to upload like a fiend. I am finally on top of all my photos, and can easily upload month by month now. Best of all I can access my photos from any computer, can upload from any computer and never have to worry about losing the originals in a fire, or having Facebook own my photos to use as they want without permission. Check it out www.flickr.com.
​ Contributed by Sandi Darling, 31st March 2014

​Photo Organization

I like to regularly upload all my photos (from each device I use, e.g. phone and digital camera etc.) into the same photos folder on the computer. From there every photo is put into a folder depending upon the month and year the photo is taken, and the folder is named (e.g. March 2014). This way I have a chronological record. You could also add keywords to the photos so you can find specific events/photos later. When these are filed, the card/phone is cleared (although I do keep special ones on my phone). I also put 6 months worth of photos on disc (or you could store your photos on a USB stick) and make copies so that I have a back up kept in another location in case of fire. They can be selectively printed from here too. Hope this helps and happy snapping!
​ Contributed by B. Thorley, 30th March 2014

​Online Photo Storage

I use a website called ADrive.com; it allows you to upload all your pictures, documents etc. I signed up for the Personal Basic account which was free. I've stored all my photographs in folders just in case my laptop dies on me. I've included the link below: http://www.adrive.com/personal There are also a number of similar sites, it's just about researching which one works the best for you. Contributed by Allison Williams, 29th March 2014
​ Website: http://www.adrive.com/personal

​Storing Photos in a Box

Upload your photos as you go is the best way. I store mine in Dropbox and they can be seen from your phone, computer and tablet. Best and easiest way and if your camera is lost or stolen you haven't lost your photo .
​Contributed by Maureen Newman, 27th March 2014

​Saving Photos

As I hate the thought of losing my precious photos and want to see them I download them to my laptop straight away. You should have a program that comes with your camera. Then I save them to a external device and to 'One Drive' or if you have it 'Cloud'. These allow you to access your photos from any computer. Hope this helps.
​Contributed by Heather Smith, 27th March 2014

​Storing Digital Photos Online

For storing digital photos I upload them to the Snapfish website (www.snapfish.com.au) and store them in folders there. I can then order prints from anywhere and also can upload photos from my phone via their app. For extra peace of mind I also purchased a 1TB portable hard drive for backup of those extra special photos (can get these for under $100 at the Good Guys). I organise them by year then by occasion or month and then just label them individually who/what etc.
Contributed by Rebecca Jane, 27th March 2014
​ Website: www.snapfish.com.au

​Flickr for Photo Storage

I recently had to clear my phone of the photos I had on it because I was running out of space. I do keep them in a folder on my computer, but I have also uploaded them to the photo sharing site, Flickr. But since I am using Flickr just for storage, I changed all my settings to 'Private' so my photos can't be seen or shared by anyone else. They give you 1 terabyte of storage (which you will never ever use the entirety of), and it means that if your computer was to die/break/get stolen, your photos are all stored safely online for you to access from another computer, or even on the Flickr app on your smartphone. Easy!
​Contributed by Bels Alexis, 27th March 2014

​One Drive for Free Photo Storage

​I use one drive (formerly known as sky drive). I take my photos using my phone and once I'm connected to wifi my one drive on my phone prompts me to upload them. You only need an email address that is associated with microsoft (hotmail, outlook, live) and there is 25gb storage. You can also upload them from your computer as well. And it's free! You can share them with other one drive users, great for the grandparents etc. And you can access them from anywhere in the world. Contributed by Katherine Field, 27th March 2014

​No Such Thing as Overkill for Storing Photos

I feel for your friend, such a shame she lost all those precious moments. I always download my photos the same day, be it from my camera or my phone, and this avoids any possible problem such as your friend encountered. If you want to keep the photos on your camera or phone, that's fine, but at least you have a copy on your computer for safe keeping. As far as storing my photos is concerned, I tried several different methods, and came up with my current system. I remember events rather than dates, so I personally store them in event categories such as family days out, Christmas, birthdays, holidays, etc., and inside these events I then sub-categorise them into chronological order. That way, when I'm looking for a photo taken at Christmas, I only have to look in one place. As far as protecting the photos once they are on the computer, I always back them up onto an external hard drive, possibly a CD/DVD, and sometimes a jump drive as well (more for mobility than anything else, especially when I want to get them printed). Its a bit of an overkill, but I would be devastated if I lost even a single photo (I'm a scrapbooker so you can understand why safe keeping is paramount to me). Hope this helps in some way.
​Contributed by Claire Martin, 27th March 2014

​Managing Your Photos

I use a very versatile free program from Google called "Picasa". It allows me to download and edit my photos with quite an assortment of effects. It can upload them to facebook or email them all from within the program and there are numerous Youtube tutorials to help you familiarise yourself with it. The program can be downloaded and installed from here. http://picasa.google.com.au/
Contributed by Garry Lord, 26th March 2014

​ Website: http://picasa.google.com.au/

​Storing Them in a Remote Location

I used to store all my photos on my computer, being digital photos. We seem not to print as many photos now, as we can store them electronically (space saver), however, if, like me (I crashed Windows on my computer), you may lose all your computer stored photos (IT guys weren't able to restore Windows). My friend said she stores all her photos (and with 6 kids she's an avid photo buff) in closed albums on Facebook. This way you can retrieve them from anywhere and download, store or print them. I thought this a fabulous idea. Storing them in a remote location.
​ Contributed by Bj O'Dwyer, 26th March 2014

​Two Locations for Safer Keeping

I always keep my photos in a folder, but also either load them onto a USB (which I then put into a labelled ziplock bag) or put them onto a disc. You can buy 20 blank discs at a "cheapie" shop for a few dollars.
​Contributed by Lorraine Armstrong, 26th March 2014

​Save Them, Then Turn Photos into Family Videos

I transfer all my photos (from both my camera and mobile phone) onto a separate hard drive which can be purchased for about $90.00 on sale. The photos are filed onto the hard drive by date. Example. 1. 25.01.2010 to 05.02.2011 (including Joe's 1st birthday). If there are special events in these photos then it's included in the title as shown in the bracket. The next folder would be numbered '2'. The hard drive is then plugged into my TV and we can enjoy watching our photos any time. I have also become creative and found a program which enables me to do special effects on the photos and also include music to the photos which makes it more enjoyable to watch. It ends up being a video of my photos. 
​Contributed by Silvana Triulcio, 26th March 2014

​Peace of Mind Photo and Document Storage

There are many sites that offer free storage (up to a certain amount), depending on the computer - i-cloud, Google+, Drop Box etc. They also backup data files as well. You can then log onto the provider on any computer and retrieve your info. There is also a sharing facility so Nan & Pa etc. can share the particular folder - but not all your details. This is also peace of mind in case of fires, computer malfunction etc. I also scan all my travel documents and know that if I need a copy while overseas I can log on and get it using any computer. Handy to make sure copies of all insurances (you then still have copies in the case of fires, floods etc.), wills, medical details, school reports - the list is endless and it takes very little time to set up. Once set up, you can change the settings with the provider to backup automatically. You can connect your phone (camera), computer, tablet etc. all to the one account and never need to worry again.
​ Contributed by Chris Peachey, 26th March 2014

​Organising Your Digital Photo Library

I have an Apple Mac and iPhoto allows you to create events icons. I create an icon for each year and name them e.g.: 2014 - I click and drag my photos into the relevant icon - the photos are automatically arranged by the date they were taken. My friend has Microsoft and creates a folder for each year then sub folders for each month - each year folder is put on the desktop which makes it very easy to find your photos. I back up each year on a separate USB stick plus an external hard drive. I tend to download my camera every week and any I take on my iPad or iPhone are automatically added to my photo stream on my Mac.
​ Contributed by Christine Felmingham, 26th March 2014

​Digital Storage for Photos

​I download my photos as soon as practicable after taking them. I store them in folders named by the year. Each photo is numbered and has a brief description and date. Once they are on the USB Stick, I then copy them to an external hard drive (for extra security). The USB Stick is so handy, as I can carry all my photos anywhere and view them on a laptop, computer or TV screen, and it's also easy to share copies with friends and family, and a lot cheaper than developing and storing them in bulky albums. The external hard drive serves as a back up, just in case anything happens to the USB Stick. Contributed by Jen Brittain, 26th March 2014

​Cheapest Digital Prints Around

Approximate $ Savings: 7+ cents a print, plus more

​ The cheapest and easiest way to order digital photos online is through www.snapfish.com.au at a maximum of 15 cents a print. You get free prints by referring people and they offer discounts if you buy certain quantities of prints, they also have sales all the time. You can either get them delivered or pick them up from a retail outlet. They also offer other printing facilities such as photo books, posters, canvas' etc. I have done my wedding album for under $60 which would have cost hundreds to be done professionally. Not to mention all the photos I get printed to give to friends and family.
Contributed by Belinda, Brighton East, 9th November 2009 Website: www.snapfish.com.au

​Camera Stable Table

Fill a small ziplock bag with rice and keep it in your camera bag. It makes a great stable surface to rest your camera on when you want to take time exposure photos or you want to be in the photo and don't have a tripod. Just put the bag on a stable surface and rest the camera on top. Voila, a steady camera and a steady shot!
​- Contributed by Stuart, West Pennant Hills, 10th September 2009

​Photobucket

​My daughter came up with a great way to show off our family photos to friends and family overseas for free. Obviously you need a digital camera and then log on to www.photobucket.com and complete the easy steps to sign up for free use of the site. We let our friends know our personal Photobucket web address, and then they can log in. We've had some good feedback. We update the photos every time we go on holidays or when we've celebrated a special occasion. Great way to keep in touch. Contributed by Jenny, Dandenong North, May 10th 2005

​Self-service Digital Prints

You can get prints of photos from your digital camera at Big W for just 20c each. It's a self-service kiosk and all you have to do is bring your photos in on memory cards, CDs or floppy disks. That's the cheapest price I've found for 6 x 4 prints from digital cameras.
​Contributed by Jo, Kangaroo Point, May 7th 2005

​Use Digital Photos to Make Customised Greeting Cards

I never buy cards for Christmas or birthdays any more and haven't for a long time. I just take my memory card or CD K-mart and select the photo I want to use relevant to the occasion type i.e. Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, etc. You can personalise it even more by adding the person's name as well. Glue it to cardstock and you have a wonderful card, which can be one of a kind and costs less than 50 cents.
​Contributed by S, Mooroolbark, April 22nd 2005

​33 cents Prints (6"x4") at Harvey Norman

An easy way to share and turn your favourite photos into brilliant colour prints with only 33 cents from your digital camera in three easy steps. 1. Bring your digital media card into Harvey Norman 2. Using the digital photo centre, select the photos you wish to print 3. Receive your photos while you wait. Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.
​Contributed by Tannie, Waterways, March 2nd 2005

​Digital Photos Printed for 25c-

Extrafilm is a photo developing mail order service that will develop photos from memory cards or CD for 25c each - only catch is 40 photos at a time -checkout Extrafilm.com.au
​Contributed by Dave, Buxton, March 24th 2005

​Big W Cheaper for Digital Prints

We have just had a BIG W open in Wangaratta and they are doing digital prints for only 25 cents a print. This is 8 cents cheaper than Harvey Norman so you can save even more. These are printed on photo paper and put through the same chemical process as regular film so are a proper phot that will last for many, many years. You can also manipulate your digital print and zoom, crop and colour enhance, not to mention turn colour photos into B&W or sepia. To print regular film at Big W is $6.77 a roll and you get all the photos developed - the good, the bad and the ugly *L*. But digital prints will only cost you $6 for 24 photos, and you only print the ones you want. Pretty good value to me - at this type of saving your digital camera will have paid for itself in no time.
​Contributed by Leanne, Glenrowan, March 24th 2005

​Underwater Photos

For great photos at the beach or in the pool, put a cheap, disposable camera inside a plastic snap-lock bag. Make sure you leave a big air bubble inside. You can now take photos underwater, and the camera won't sink too fast if it is dropped! Kids love it, and the photos turn out great!
​Contributed by Jenna, Wagga Wagga, 14th September 2006