Resources for Digital and Traditional Photo Organization
In an effort to help you with the information I am sharing I have created a list of suggested websites to purchase products or for more information.
Software for Digital Photo Management
Top photo software on About.com
- Picasa (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Windows Live Photo Gallery (Windows)
- Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows & Mac)
- Apple iPhoto (Mac)
- ACDSee Photo Manager (Windows)
- Zoner Photo Studio Free (Windows)
- FastStone Image Viewer (Windows)
- Shoebox (Mac)
- Creative Memories Memory Manager (Windows)
- Triscape FxFoto (Windows)
Note: If you own a Mac, the Apple Store offers classes. Take advantage of them!
Finding Duplicate Photos: Awesome Duplicate Photo Finder
Traditional Photo Organization
Linea LegacyBox: holds 2400 4 x 6 / 5 x 7 photos, also includes envelope for larger photos & memorabilia, $54.99, sold exclusively through Appo members, email me @ [email protected] or check www.appo.org for a photo organizer
Power Sort Box: holds 1200 $30.00 www.creativememories.com
Also check out: www.archivalmethods.com
-Look for archival, acid, lignin free.
-Safe storage plastics: Uncoated pure polyethylene, polypropylene, polyster (Mylar D, Mellinex 516), considered stable and nondamaging to photos
Programs to Create Hard Cover Photo Books
Many online programs offer their own book building software. See also:
Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows & Mac): www.adobe.com or check out Amazon, Staples, Office Max
Storybook Creator Plus for the PC: www.creativememories.com
MyMemories Suite (Windows & Mac): www.mymemories.com
Creating Video Slide Shows
iMovie (Mac)
Windows Movie Maker (Windows)
ProShow Producer, ProShow Gold (Windows), ProShow Web (Windows or Mac)
Animoto (Windows or Mac)
Converting Photos, Slides & Video to CD or DVD
Local photo retailer or photo organizer;
Backing Up
External hard drives
Cloud services
Computer backup: Carbonite (contact me for a code for 2 free months with the purchase of a year’s backup $59), SugarSync, Mozy, Backblaze
Photo backup / photosharing sites: Linea, SmugMug, Shutterfly Share Site
Portable Scanning
FlipPal: $149.99
Blogs offering Photo Organization tips:
Association of Personal Photo Organizers:
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