You start with a basic native core folder structure for your photos, and then you upgrade your system when the time is right. So what do you when you’re not sure of what software to pick? Answer = You don’t use one until you’re sure. Sure, there may be a few of you out there who are pros, but for the vast majority of people, this is an overwhelming topic! I was glad to see the relief that many readers felt about this point of view because it’s really not about how fancy your software is – it’s about knowing where you photos are…right? So often we tend to overcomplicate things, and unfortunately, most photo organizing software programs (especially the good ones) aren’t all that easy to learn. In my last post, Native Organizing Part 1: KISS Your Photo Workflow System, I went over a few reasons why it’s great to have a simple system for your working with your photos.
Ever heard of tags? Most of you are probably waving your hands in the air right now, but if you haven’t yet leveraged this superstar tool in your digital life, keep readin’ because it’s a game changer! That’s why, in today’s post, I’ll be sharing an easy way to quickly get your photos sorted into groups right inside your native operating system. It’s time consuming, overwhelming, and not to mention complicated if you don’t have a clear folder structure system set up. Sorting photos is usually one of the bigger steps in the photo organizing process – in most cases, the biggest step.