Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We all need to organize our photo collection. Hence, there is a need for excellent photo organization habits because once we adopt one method of working, we are stuck with it for a very, very long time. So, let’s ensure we get on the right track by adopting these 5 photo organization software tips!
This video has tips on the beginning half and my photo organization software methods. Some are good, and some are terrible. It is a work in progress, everyone 😒
The models in this video are all tagged on my Instagram account in one or several posts. Go to my Insta to see their links: instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography
If you thought 5 tips were good - How about 6? Check out the long form blog post at my website:
jacquesgaines.com/2023/11/08/6-photo-organization-software-habits-to-have
This is a guide to picking the right photo organization (culling) software.
jacquesgaines.com/2023/10/25/choosing-the-right-photo-culling-software
The product links and selected discounts are below. By using these links to purchase your products, you support my channel and blog. Thank you.
All products with a heart, give a discount code at their native store. Not on Amazon
My affiliate link to Aperty by the people who brought you Luminar:
bit.ly/aperty-JGaines
Link to the software purchase:
bit.ly/jgluminarneoYT
❤️My Luminar 15% discount code is: “Jacques15”
The amazing Photo organization tool I use called Excire:
bit.ly/jgexcire-web-YT
❤️💎The amazing Photo organization tool I use called Excire:
excireeu.pxf.io/getexcire2027-JG
❤️My 15% Dicount code is: JACOEXCIRE2023
From November 6th to January 10th get upto 75% off with this link: bit.ly/Mylios-JG-YT
The gimbals I use to film my videos:
Zhiyun: bit.ly/Zhiyun-JG-YT. To get Zhiyun on Amazon: amzn.to/40xaj2E
Hohem: bit.ly/Hohem-JG-YT To get Hohem on Amazon: amzn.to/3uaK7yI
Feiyutech gimbals will not disappoint: bit.ly/Feiyutech-JG-YT
❤️ Use discount code for the Fiyutech store purchase “JacoG-Feiyu” to get 15%
To getFeiyutech on Amazon: amzn.to/3u5OHhz
The ThinkTank camera bags I use: bit.ly/ThinkTank-JG-YT .
To get Thinktank on Amazon: amzn.to/40s5asw
The Canon gear I use: bit.ly/CanonCanada-JG-YT
To get Canon on Amazon: amzn.to/40r0LGh
❤️The third-party lenses I love by Viltrox. Use JACQUESGAINES as a discount code for 8% off your purchase: bit.ly/Viltrox-JG-8-YT
Submagic captions generators for your social media posts:
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Here are the video chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Why photo culling (photo organization) is important
00:51 Tip #1 Build a good photo organizing folder structure
01:33 Tip #2 Always rename photo files at import
02:20 Tip #3 Understand how meta data works (meta data is your friend)
03:22 Tip #4 Tag with keywords
04:07 Why I will never key word tag my photos
04:30 Tip #5 Rate your photos as soon as you can
05:16 Conclusion Strategize before you start organizing
05:48 How I work with my photo organization software
06:18 My folder strategy
10:46 Why I still do not use Adobe Lightroom Classic
12:37 Why I still use Adobe Bridge
14:01 My tagging strategy in Adobe Bridge
16:43 My Photo organization software wish list
17:30 Excire photo culling software
22:37 Like and subscribe to Jacques Gaines
My Amazon page
amazon.com/shop/jacquesgainesphotography
My social media links
Instagram: instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography
My Facebook: facebook.com/Jacquesgainesphotography
My YouTube: youtube.com/jacquesgaines
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Please watch: "Behind Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech. Why was it powereful?"
youtube.com/watch?v=Fcns7kUZtOQ
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We all need to organize our photo collection. Hence, there is a need for excellent photo organization habits because once we adopt one method of working, we are stuck with it for a very, very long time. So, let’s ensure we get on the right track by adopting these 5 photo organization software tips!
This video has tips on the beginning half and my photo organization software methods. Some are good, and some are terrible. It is a work in progress, everyone 😒
The models in this video are all tagged on my Instagram account in one or several posts. Go to my Insta to see their links: instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography
If you thought 5 tips were good - How about 6? Check out the long form blog post at my website:
jacquesgaines.com/2023/11/08/6-photo-organization-software-habits-to-have
This is a guide to picking the right photo organization (culling) software.
jacquesgaines.com/2023/10/25/choosing-the-right-photo-culling-software
The product links and selected discounts are below. By using these links to purchase your products, you support my channel and blog. Thank you.
All products with a heart, give a discount code at their native store. Not on Amazon
My affiliate link to Aperty by the people who brought you Luminar:
bit.ly/aperty-JGaines
Link to the software purchase:
bit.ly/jgluminarneoYT
❤️My Luminar 15% discount code is: “Jacques15”
The amazing Photo organization tool I use called Excire:
bit.ly/jgexcire-web-YT
❤️💎The amazing Photo organization tool I use called Excire:
excireeu.pxf.io/getexcire2027-JG
❤️My 15% Dicount code is: JACOEXCIRE2023
From November 6th to January 10th get upto 75% off with this link: bit.ly/Mylios-JG-YT
The gimbals I use to film my videos:
Zhiyun: bit.ly/Zhiyun-JG-YT. To get Zhiyun on Amazon: amzn.to/40xaj2E
Hohem: bit.ly/Hohem-JG-YT To get Hohem on Amazon: amzn.to/3uaK7yI
Feiyutech gimbals will not disappoint: bit.ly/Feiyutech-JG-YT
❤️ Use discount code for the Fiyutech store purchase “JacoG-Feiyu” to get 15%
To getFeiyutech on Amazon: amzn.to/3u5OHhz
The ThinkTank camera bags I use: bit.ly/ThinkTank-JG-YT .
To get Thinktank on Amazon: amzn.to/40s5asw
The Canon gear I use: bit.ly/CanonCanada-JG-YT
To get Canon on Amazon: amzn.to/40r0LGh
❤️The third-party lenses I love by Viltrox. Use JACQUESGAINES as a discount code for 8% off your purchase: bit.ly/Viltrox-JG-8-YT
Submagic captions generators for your social media posts:
bit.ly/submagic-captions-JG-YT
Here are the video chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Why photo culling (photo organization) is important
00:51 Tip #1 Build a good photo organizing folder structure
01:33 Tip #2 Always rename photo files at import
02:20 Tip #3 Understand how meta data works (meta data is your friend)
03:22 Tip #4 Tag with keywords
04:07 Why I will never key word tag my photos
04:30 Tip #5 Rate your photos as soon as you can
05:16 Conclusion Strategize before you start organizing
05:48 How I work with my photo organization software
06:18 My folder strategy
10:46 Why I still do not use Adobe Lightroom Classic
12:37 Why I still use Adobe Bridge
14:01 My tagging strategy in Adobe Bridge
16:43 My Photo organization software wish list
17:30 Excire photo culling software
22:37 Like and subscribe to Jacques Gaines
My Amazon page
amazon.com/shop/jacquesgainesphotography
My social media links
Instagram: instagram.com/jacquesgainesphotography
My Facebook: facebook.com/Jacquesgainesphotography
My YouTube: youtube.com/jacquesgaines
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
Please watch: "Behind Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech. Why was it powereful?"
youtube.com/watch?v=Fcns7kUZtOQ
-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-
