Photo Organization - Tips and Tricks Needed

[johnj2803]

I will vouch for LR... i have the 2.5 version and it has been great. it does 2 things you want in a photo... EDIT them and ORGANIZE them.

what system are you using? if you are on a mac and dont want to shell out some money, i think iphoto is a good way to store images, it manages them for you. editing images can be limiting tho if you are used to lightroom.

 

[patrickt]

I keep a file of all my raw shots, in part, because as editing software improves I like having another go at them.

On organzing, it's a pay me now or pay me later matter. I can spend time assigning keywords and so forth or I can spend time hunting for an old photo. So far, my need for old photos is minimal and my memory is good enough that I just file chronologically.

 

[dcmountaineer]

I will vouch for LR... i have the 2.5 version and it has been great. it does 2 things you want in a photo... EDIT them and ORGANIZE them.

what system are you using? if you are on a mac and dont want to shell out some money, i think iphoto is a good way to store images, it manages them for you. editing images can be limiting tho if you are used to lightroom.

PC (Win 7). I am not opposed to paying for LR. I used Picasa (free) for years but have now grown tired and bored with it.

My dilemma is to LR2 or LR3-BETA? That tis the question.

And I am also now trying to develop a time tested concrete plan for an organizing workflow that won't fail me.

Does anybody perform batch file name changes after they import from CF/SD? I am running on default Canon names now and am looking for something better...