Part 1 of the SMART PHOTO ORGANISATION Series
The goal of this series is to provide you with tips and guidance for confidently managing your photos, enabling you to efficiently store your files digitally while keeping your phone clutter-free and your memories well-organised.
In Part One, we'll focus on the process of selecting only the photos worth keeping. We’ll explore techniques for quickly reviewing your images, eliminating obvious fails, collaborating with family members to find the best shots, and ensuring you don’t delete anything prematurely by reviewing images on a larger screen for a more accurate assessment. With these strategies, you’ll streamline your photo collection and cherish the moments that truly matter.
1. Start with a Quick Review
After a day of taking photos, begin by quickly scrolling through your images on your phone to identify the ones that stand out as potential keepers. Delete duplicates and focus on the ones that evoke good memories or capture the essence of the moment.
TIP: Before you start snapping, ensure your camera settings are adjusted for single shot mode unless you intentionally plan to take multiple shots. My husband often forgets to switch off the multiple burst setting, resulting in 40+ photos of the same image!
2. Eliminate Obvious Fails
Start by deleting any photos that are clearly unsuccessful such as blurry shots, unflattering angles, or those that didn’t capture what you intended. This immediate decluttering makes the selection process easier.
TIP: If you have an iPhone, you can tweak your shots using Live Photos to pick out the best image from a bunch of shots.
3. Collaborate with Family Members
If family members also took photos during the event, gather their images as well. This allows you to see alternative perspectives and possibly find different angles or moments that you missed.
4. Narrow Down the Best Together
After removing the poor shots, compare the remaining images with family members. Since multiple cameras will yield both similar and unique photos, collaborate to whittle down to the absolute best ones from the group.
5. Don’t Rush Deletion
If you’re unsure about a particular photo, hold off on deleting it until you can view it on a larger screen. Details can often be missed on a small phone display, so take the time to assess each image properly on a computer. This way, you can make more informed decisions before finalising your selection.