What to do with photos
Feb 4, 2014 07:51:08 #
Marn wrote:
There is mention of photogrphers the shoot hundreds of photos a week. After they spend too much of their lives at the computer, what do they do with all of them.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I also have many of my photos printed,matted & framed on my walls. I keep all my photos on an external hard drive & on CD's. I love to go back & look at photos I took when I first fell in love with photography,I am happy to say my photos have improved lol!
Feb 4, 2014 07:53:50 #
Selkii wrote:
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Feb 4, 2014 07:57:22 #
That is an excellent question. Personally, I know that once I die my daughter or my wife are never going to say, "Let's get out dad's hard drives and look through his pictures." If you'd like your best photos to be remembered and enjoyed (even if you haven't passed) I would suggest making books. There are a number of places that will take the pictures you upload to them and then send you a hard cover, bound book suitable for the coffee table, or wherever. My preference is Blurb.com.
I have close to 20 books now of wildlife from various locations, or various specific subjects. I have books from each cruise we have made, and from memorable vacations. When we get grandchildren that will open many new possibilities for books. I know friends who make a book of each grandchild every year for presents. You are limited only by your imagination.
Another thought, for your very best wildlife, or scenery, of portraits, try getting canvas prints made. Again, there are a number of places that will send you beautiful prints on canvas and mounted on a wooden frame like a gallery print ready to hang in your house, sell, or give away. I am going to try a metallic print one of these days. People rave about them.
When I am no longer around at least my books will be here. And hopefully occasionally my family will say, "Let's get dad's books out and look at them."
I have close to 20 books now of wildlife from various locations, or various specific subjects. I have books from each cruise we have made, and from memorable vacations. When we get grandchildren that will open many new possibilities for books. I know friends who make a book of each grandchild every year for presents. You are limited only by your imagination.
Another thought, for your very best wildlife, or scenery, of portraits, try getting canvas prints made. Again, there are a number of places that will send you beautiful prints on canvas and mounted on a wooden frame like a gallery print ready to hang in your house, sell, or give away. I am going to try a metallic print one of these days. People rave about them.
When I am no longer around at least my books will be here. And hopefully occasionally my family will say, "Let's get dad's books out and look at them."
Feb 4, 2014 08:12:32 #
My grandfather took hundreds of B&W pics nearly 100 yrs ago. I've scanned the negs & found a valuable record of local history in fantastic photos.
There are many of people. I searched for families of these folks & had some success, much to the joy of those families.
If he took pics of birds or pet cats or dogs, I'm sure I wouldn't be interested in them now.
Photos of people & places have some lasting attraction historically.
I've been through my own photos from my working & travelling days & found so much interest in the changes within my life time.
Others have found them interesting also. Very gratifying.
So depending on what you record determines whether or not they get dumped when you reach your use by date.
There are many of people. I searched for families of these folks & had some success, much to the joy of those families.
If he took pics of birds or pet cats or dogs, I'm sure I wouldn't be interested in them now.
Photos of people & places have some lasting attraction historically.
I've been through my own photos from my working & travelling days & found so much interest in the changes within my life time.
Others have found them interesting also. Very gratifying.
So depending on what you record determines whether or not they get dumped when you reach your use by date.
Feb 4, 2014 08:16:47 #
clh3RD wrote:
I have found one iron clad rule that works for me in taking photos:
It is not the having pictures, it is the taking .
So snap away and enjoy.
It is not the having pictures, it is the taking .
So snap away and enjoy.
Exactly! It's not the destination; it's the journey.
Feb 4, 2014 08:34:54 #
Mark7829
Loc: Calfornia
I have a simple rule (outside of family pictures or images of historic significance) if the image is something I would print and frame, I keep it. If not, I toss it.
If I were to depart this earth, would anyone keep my collection? I too shoot a lot, especially digital. I can't keep them all, just the best and they have to be valued by someone else other than me to be kept.
If I were to depart this earth, would anyone keep my collection? I too shoot a lot, especially digital. I can't keep them all, just the best and they have to be valued by someone else other than me to be kept.
Feb 4, 2014 08:47:08 #
Marn wrote:
There is mention of photogrphers the shoot hundreds of photos a week. After they spend too much of their lives at the computer, what do they do with all of them.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
One thing I do is a monthly calendar and send it to my friends and former co-workers, it's difficult to post here as it's in PDF or ODT format, and I don't have a converter to JPG , if you send me an e-mail address I'll send you February's and add you to the list,
Bob.
Feb 4, 2014 08:53:43 #
I have two approaches to my photographs, one for the moment, a second for posterity.
For the moment, I select one or two best images from a shoot, post process them and quickly e-mail them to the appropriate friend and/or family. Today people expect instant images to look at, then delete. (I tried posting on Facebook but found that too public)
For prosperity, I print. During post processing of the shoot, I select the keepers, do a save-as and add an "a" in front of the file name. This puts the keepers in the front of the list for easy reference. (You can use stars in Lightroom). I then arrange these keepers into a multi-page 8 ½"x11" photo journal with captions, printing several copies for family.
Among the keepers, I select the very best which I print and frame for my camera club, gifts or personal display.
I keep my many thousand photos backed up on remote hard drives. I expect my heirs will trash these hard drives since they already have the images in print.
For the moment, I select one or two best images from a shoot, post process them and quickly e-mail them to the appropriate friend and/or family. Today people expect instant images to look at, then delete. (I tried posting on Facebook but found that too public)
For prosperity, I print. During post processing of the shoot, I select the keepers, do a save-as and add an "a" in front of the file name. This puts the keepers in the front of the list for easy reference. (You can use stars in Lightroom). I then arrange these keepers into a multi-page 8 ½"x11" photo journal with captions, printing several copies for family.
Among the keepers, I select the very best which I print and frame for my camera club, gifts or personal display.
I keep my many thousand photos backed up on remote hard drives. I expect my heirs will trash these hard drives since they already have the images in print.
Feb 4, 2014 08:58:18 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
One thing I do is a monthly calendar and send it to my friends and former co-workers, it's difficult to post here as it's in PDF or ODT format, and I don't have a converter to JPG , if you send me an e-mail address I'll send you February's and add you to the list,
Bob.
Bob.
You can post a PDF here. To view it, we would have to click on it because it would not show up on the page.
Feb 4, 2014 09:12:24 #
Marn wrote:
I use the delete button! I have a 3 step approach. A first review where I delete the ones that don't make me want to see them again. A 30 day delete if the image still does not catch my attention I delete it. A one year review where I repeat the 30 day procedure. At this point I have about 2 or 3 for every one hundred that I started with. I organize my images by date and location such as 1-2-2014 Panama. Just another way to do itThere is mention of photogrphers the shoot hundreds of photos a week. After they spend too much of their lives at the computer, what do they do with all of them.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
Feb 4, 2014 09:30:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
You can post a PDF here. To view it, we would have to click on it because it would not show up on the page.
Ok I'll try it, Bob.
Feb 4, 2014 09:32:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
You can post a PDF here. To view it, we would have to click on it because it would not show up on the page.
OK it's there but you do have to hit download to see anything, Bob.
Feb 4, 2014 09:55:54 #
I have taken thousands of photos over the course of my lifetime. I have placed them on CD's and protected them in 2 hard drives. My photos are near and dear to my heart. The shots chronicle the life and times of where I've been, what I've seen and experienced, and who I've met. I love going back and reliving the experiences from time to time. Most important to me, though, are the precious photos I have of my family. I have shots of my kids from birth, to raising families of their own. Their toddler years. Their school plays. Their sports. Their graduations. Their inner beauty. My grandchildren. When I pass to the hereafter, my hope is my children and their children will enjoy the many photos I have left behind. I have also included many of the photos in countless DVD's I have produced with music. They are 1080 DVD's of trips we have enjoyed; sporting events and entire seasons--which their teammates also get a kick out of. Through your lens you can capture the heart and soul of those you love--what greater joy could you possibly have. My advice is to keep on shooting. Chronicle the shots so others can easily find them when you also take flight. Your photos will live on forever, and in some way you will stay connected to those you leave behind. There is no greater gift.
Feb 4, 2014 10:03:11 #
Marn wrote:
There is mention of photogrphers the shoot hundreds of photos a week. After they spend too much of their lives at the computer, what do they do with all of them.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I've been shoot ing for more than 50 years, and lately find myself asking what am I going to do with this picture I'm about to take.
I already have thousands of slides and in my computer.
I back up with a back up hard drive. Very affordable now. Toshiba or Western Digital and others. Less than $100 for 500 GB or even 1 TB. I also burn to DVD and store this way. Good luck. David
Feb 4, 2014 10:03:51 #
oldmalky
Loc: West Midlands,England.
I take two types of photograph one being family, the rest are for me, being wildlife and a smattering of Autumn (fall)scenes, I really doubt the photographs for me will interest anyone else but as has been said had a load of fun doing them followed by cropping so they look good to me. I keep my photographs on memory sticks so they can all be deleted and the sticks used again so i was good for something.
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