82 | Protecting and Organizing Your Photos

82 | Organizing Your Photos

I am thrilled to welcome Cathi Nelson, the visionary CEO and founder of the Photo Managers. Her journey from a passionate scrapbooking enthusiast to a pioneering professional photo manager highlights the evolution of photography from film to digital and the growing need for effective strategies to manage our ever-expanding photo libraries. Cathi shares her five-step process to tackle photo organization, offering practical solutions specifically tailored for busy moms, including those caring for children with special needs.

We explore the art of curating photo collections using the 80-20 rule, practical tips to clear your collection of duplicates, blurry shots, and generic images, and share the ABCs of photo organizing, guiding you through prioritizing your collection, simplifying your life, and creating a meaningful legacy. This episode also delves into the emotional power of photos, emphasizing how they can strengthen family bonds, foster resilience, and provide comfort during emotional times.

Cathi Nelson is the visionary CEO and founder of The Photo Managers, the world's leading educational community dedicated to helping individuals and businesses manage, organize, and preserve their photo and video collections. With a passion for storytelling and preserving memories, Cathi has transformed a personal mission into a global movement. She’s the author of two books and has been features in many newspapers and articles over the years. Links - download our FREE checklists to help you find all those photos and videos 

Interested in a year long support group to get your photo organized? Check out our Photo Manager In Training Program - https://thephotomanagers.com/photo-manager-in-training/

For training videos check out our You Tube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thephotomanagers

https://thephotomanagers.com/checklists-forms-bundle/ Photo Organization, Photo Management, Digital Photos, Analog Photos, Photo Collection, Kathy Nelson, Photo Managers, Scrapbooking, Busy Moms, Special Needs, Curating Photos, 80-20 Rule, Duplicates, Backup Strategies, File Naming, Legacy, Emotional Power, Authentic Storytelling, Technicalities, Backup Method, Memories, Special Needs Moms, Supportive Community

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