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  • 118 | 2025 Recap: Pick Your 12 Favorite Moments

    118 | 2025 Recap: Pick Your 12 Favorite Moments
    2025/12/19
    As the year comes to a close, we’re inviting you to pause and reflect on what truly mattered. In this final episode of 2025, we share a simple, meaningful photo challenge to help you capture the heart of your year in just twelve images. It’s gentle, creative, and surprisingly powerful. Plus, we give you a little sneak peek at what’s coming next for DIY Photo Organising in 2026. What You’ll Hear in This Episode A simple end-of-year photo reflection: 12 for ’25 – Your Year in Photos How to choose one meaningful photo from each month Ideas for adding words, captions, or reflections to your images Creative ways to enjoy or share your 12 photos (if you want to) Easy tools and apps you can use (including a free Canva template) A preview of our upcoming DIY Photo Organising Course launching in early 2026 Why It Matters Photo organising isn’t just about clearing clutter — it’s about connection. This episode helps you slow down, notice the moments that shaped your year, and honour them in a way that feels achievable and meaningful. By choosing just twelve photos, you create space for reflection, gratitude, and story — without overwhelm. It’s a beautiful way to close the year and step into the next one with intention. Mentioned Links Click here to be notified about the launch of the DIY Photo Organising Course Click here to access the FREE Canva template to make your own 12 for ‘25 - Your Year in Photos Related episodes Episode 008 Create a Yearly Photobook Episode 012 Fabulous Photo Gift Ideas Episode 027 Photo Gifts for Christmas Episode 032 New Year’s Resolutions with your photos Episode 054 How to Design your 2020 Year Book Episode 061 Photo Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day Episode 067 DIY Photo Organising Courses Episode 082 Planning Photo Projects Episode 104 Photo Project Ideas and a Real Life Example If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.au or Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. *affiliate link
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    22 分
  • The Hidden Reasons Why You Procrastinate About Your Photos

    The Hidden Reasons Why You Procrastinate About Your Photos
    2025/11/21
    Do you ever look at your photos and think, “I really need to sort these… but not today”? Whether it’s thousands of images on your phone, boxes of inherited photos, or unfinished photo book dreams — procrastination can sneak up on all of us. In this episode, we explore the hidden reasons behind photo organising procrastination and why getting started often feels hard. From emotional weight and overwhelm to perfectionism and fear of doing it wrong, we look beneath the surface to understand what’s really going on. Together, we talk about how procrastination is often a protective response, not laziness — and why your brain might be gently saying, “Not right now,” even when your photos truly matter to you. What You’ll Hear in This Episode The psychology of overwhelm: why your photos feel “too big to start” When memories get heavy: how emotion, loss, and life transitions quietly fuel avoidance Perfectionism’s trap: the invisible pressure to get it “right” before you begin Pro-level procrastination moves: the everyday behaviours we all use to delay photo organising The creative side of avoidance: tea-making, pantry-organising, and other classic detours Your nervous system at work: why your brain sometimes says “not today” The mental health lens: how avoidance protects your emotional energy A gentle reflection: uncovering your hidden reason for putting it off Why It Matters Knowing why you procrastinate replaces frustration with compassion. Avoidance is often protection. With that awareness, your next steps become clearer and more manageable. Photo organising becomes an act of caring for your memories. Related Episodes Episode 003 Golden Rule 2 – Know Your Why Episode 023 5 Steps to get you Started NOW Episode 031 What to do with inherited photos Episode 032 New Year’s Resolutions with your photos Episode 049 How to Stop Procrastinating about your Photos Episode 064 Prepare for Emotions Episode 074 Dealing with photos that are difficult to look at! Episode 080 5 Essential Photo Management Tips Episode 106 How to move forward and stop procrastinating Episode 110 Roadblocks in photo management and how to overcome them If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.auChantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.
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    34 分
  • 116 | How to manage Screenshots on iPhone and Android

    116 | How to manage Screenshots on iPhone and Android
    2025/10/31
    Do you ever scroll through your photos and wonder why half of them are screenshots? From recipes and outfit ideas to reminders and funny memes — they pile up fast! In this episode, we share practical ways to manage screenshots and “reference photos” on both iPhone and Android, so your camera roll stays clear for the memories that truly matter. We dive into Golden Rule #4: Sort and Organise, focusing on one of the biggest culprits of digital clutter — screenshots and random note-to-self images. Whether it’s a book you want to read, a recipe to try, or a receipt to keep, we’ll show you how to decide what to keep, what to move elsewhere, and what to delete. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Why screenshots and reference photos don’t belong in your main photo library How to find, review, and tidy your screenshots on iPhone and Android Simple steps to delete or relocate images you want to keep Where to store screenshots Tips for hiding or securing albums you don’t need in daily view How to copy text from screenshots instead of saving the image Quick actions to stop screenshots from cluttering your library in the first place Why It Matters Not every photo deserves a permanent spot in your library. By managing screenshots and reference photos with a few simple habits, you’ll keep your collection easier to browse, lighter to manage, and more meaningful to revisit. It’s all about curating the memories that matter most. Resources Mentioned Chantal’s Get-It-Done Work Sessions – online co-working sessions to help you stay on top of your photo tasks Apple Photos Course for iPhone and Mac Users – a 3-session online program for simplifying your photo management Related Episodes Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos) Episode 039 Photos that DON’T belong in a Photo Collection Episode 063 The Magic of Maintenance Episode 087 Transferring Android phone photos to a computer Episode 115 The AI Evolution of Apple Photos: What You Need to Know If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.au or Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. *affiliate link
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  • 115 | The AI Evolution of Apple Photos: What You Need to Know

    115 | The AI Evolution of Apple Photos: What You Need to Know
    2025/10/10
    From recognising faces to sorting memories, AI is quietly transforming how we interact with our photos. What once felt like a chore can now feel intuitive, even enjoyable, if we understand how to make the most of the tools we already have. In this episode, we take a fresh look at Golden Rule #4: Sort and Organise, exploring how AI is reshaping the way we manage our digital photo collections, connect with our memories, and tell our stories through images. Our focus is on Apple Photos, and we’re joined by special guest Paul Einarsen, an expert in helping people organise and share their photos using Apple’s tools. Together, we unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming photo management within the Apple ecosystem, what’s new, what’s quietly powerful, and how you can work smarter, not harder, to enjoy your photo library. What You’ll Hear in This Episode How AI is making it easier to curate and enjoy your photo memories Apple’s privacy-first approach to processing your photos Simple ways to get started with People & Pets tagging How Apple Photos finds and merges duplicates while keeping the best version Why keywords are becoming less relevant, and captions matter more for storytelling Seeing your photo collection as a “living document” that evolves with you How automatic collections can ease photo overwhelm Practical tips to build enjoyable, sustainable photo-management habits Why It Matters AI is changing more than the way we sort photos — it’s reshaping how we connect with our memories. The good news? Your iPhone and Mac already have powerful tools built in. With a little know-how and small, consistent habits, you can keep your photo library organised enough to enjoy, because it’s about reliving memories, not chasing perfection. Mentioned Links 5 Minute Photos - https://5minutephotos.substack.com/ - Weekly newsletter with tips and insights about photography in 2025 with a focus on the Apple Photos ecosystem.  Bluewater Imaging - https://www.bluewaterimaging.com/ - Consulting, coaching, and done-for-you photo management services. Bluewater Imaging Photo Workshops - https://learn.bluewaterimaging.com/ - Do-it-yourself online courses for professional photo managers and everyday photographers New Course - FIND YOUR PHOTOS FAST: How to use the new Apple Photos on iPhone - https://learn.bluewaterimaging.com/p/find-your-photos-fast-using-the-new-apple-photos-on-iphone-1 Related episodes Episode 004 Golden Rule 3 – Create a Hub Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos) Episode 009 Understanding Photo Metadata Episode 018 Manage your photos using your iPhone Episode 063 The Magic of Maintenance Episode 096 The Apple Ecosystem with Paul Einarsen – Blue Water Imaging Episode 102 Is using only a folder structure outdated? If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.au or Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. *affiliate link
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  • 114 | How 2.1 Trillion Photos are Affecting the Planet and Us

    114 | How 2.1 Trillion Photos are Affecting the Planet and Us
    2025/09/26

    What little choices in your photo habits might make a big difference—for you and the planet?

    In this eye-opening episode, Fiona and Chantal delve into the hidden impact of the staggering 2.1 trillion photos expected to be taken in 2025.

    Together, we explore the ripple effects of our photo-taking and storing habits—on the environment, our mental wellbeing, and the way we connect with others. With gentle insights and practical tips, this episode encourages you to rethink your relationship with your photo library—from cloud backups to emotional overload, from printing practices to digital clutter.

    What You’ll Hear in This Episode

    • Mind-blowing stats: What 2.1 trillion photos a year really means

    • The environmental toll of digital storage: cloud servers, cooling systems, e-waste & energy use

    • The carbon footprint of printed photos (and what to consider before you hit “print”)

    • The mental load of photo overwhelm: decision fatigue, anxiety, and the myth of “infinite storage”

    • How photos impact social dynamics and intergenerational storytelling

    • Practical and sustainable photo management tips to reduce your footprint without losing your memories

    Why It Matters

    By bringing more intention, sustainability, and self-awareness to our photo habits, we can reduce our impact—on the planet and ourselves—and reconnect with the purpose behind the memories we choose to keep.

    Related episodes

    Episode 060 How many photos do we really need?

    Episode 072 Which 100 photos would you choose to document your life?

    Episode 103 Swedish Death Cleaning and Photos with Caroline Guntur – The Swedish Organizer

    Episode 109 A Conversation about Legacy, Photos and Life with Nancy Rose – Compass Rose Legacy Foundation

    If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes!

    We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects.

    If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:

    www.diyphotoorganising.com.au

    Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.au or

    Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au

    If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.

    *affiliate link

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    45 分
  • 113 | How to Organise Travel Photos while Travelling - A Peek Behind the Scenes

    113 | How to Organise Travel Photos while Travelling - A Peek Behind the Scenes
    2025/09/12
    How do you keep your photos safe and organised while you travel? This episode takes you behind the scenes of Chantal’s 12-week family adventure through Europe to share the simple system that kept their photos organised from day one. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Pre-trip planning tips – how a little preparation can save you hours later. The daily photo routine – a quick practice that stopped photo chaos in its tracks. Managing multiple devices – from four iPhones and two cameras, we explain how it all came together. Backup strategies that work on the go – because having multiple copies is peace of mind. What worked (and what didn’t!) – honest lessons learned from real-life travel. Why It Matters Organising photos while you travel isn’t about perfection—it’s about peace of mind. Related episodes Episode 002 Golden Rule 1 - Backup Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos) Episode 016 Keep photos safe while travelling Episode 038 Learn how to take photos you will want to keep - with guest Lauren Sandford Episode 058 Time to get your Backup sorted! Episode 087 Transferring Android phone photos to a computer Episode 090 How to share your family photos using SmugMug Episode 093 Digital Photo Management on the Go Episode 112 Photo management resources packed with fabulous ideas If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona McLauchlan’s website: www.counsellingmemories.com.au or Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com * to find help closer to home. *affiliate link
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    30 分
  • 112 | Photo management resources packed with fabulous ideas

    112 | Photo management resources packed with fabulous ideas
    2024/08/30
    For years, our industry has celebrated September as Save Your Photos Month, dedicated to photo preservation and management. Throughout the month, professionals host free events covering various topics to help you protect and organise your photos. This year, The Photo Managers are thrilled to offer exciting YouTube LIVE events twice a week, along with locally hosted gatherings by professional photo organizers around the globe. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to receive free training and join a fantastic community! Be sure to sign up here for reminders and updates about upcoming SYPM events. As Fiona completes her studies and final exams, and with Chantal traveling for a few months, our podcast will be on a brief hiatus. We’ll return refreshed early next year. In the meantime, we encourage you to make the most of Save Your Photos Month (sign up for free here) and explore our partners’ courses. Why not take this time to upskill and learn something new to better manage your photos? There’s something for everyone, whether you're looking for a short or a comprehensive course. Check them out here. Mentioned Links SYPM sign upOur partners’ coursesPolarstepsFind Penguins Related episodes Episode 002 Golden Rule 1 - Backup Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos) Episode 006 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 2 – Printed Photos) Episode 007 Golden Rule 5 – Do Something! Episode 008 Create a Yearly Photobook Episode 016 Keep photos safe while travelling Episode 017 What does a Photo Organiser do? Episode 024 Transferring photos from iPhone to Windows PC Episode 026 Will your Photos survive a Disaster? Episode 034 Storytelling with Your Photos with Mara Morrison - The Filing Fairies Episode 037 Exploring Genealogy with Caroline Guntur - The Swedish Organizer Episode 038 Learn how to take photos you will want to keep! with Lauren Sandford- The Eternal Second Episode 045 Questions People Ask 3 How do I add tags in Windows Explorer? Episode 054 How to Design your 2020 Year Book Episode 055 Questions People Ask 7 How do I take memorable Christmas Photos? Episode 056 2021 Trends in Photography Episode 057 Story Jotting with Katie Chambers- Memories to Legacy Episode 058 Time to get your Backup sorted! Episode 067 DIY Photo Organising Courses with Miss Freddy, Adam Pratt and Caroline Guntur Episode 068 Pet Photos Episode 069 Photo traditions to document growth and change Episode 072 Which 100 photos would you choose to document your life? Episode 073 What is Save Your Photos Month? Episode 075 A listener’s photo journey - with Lisa Johnston - listener Episode 082 Planning Photo Projects Episode 088 Expert tips on photo archiving with Kate Jacus - The Photo Curator Episode 094 What’s A Photo Without Story with Hazel Thornton – Organized for Life and Beyond Episode 101 Design Photo Books like a Pro with Libby Jeffery - Momento Episode 102 Is using only a folder structure outdated? Episode 104 Photo Project Ideas and a Real Life Example Episode 109 A Conversation about Legacy, Photos and Life with Nancy Rose – Compass Rose Legacy Foundation If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes! We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects. If you’d like to learn more about us, go to: www.diyphotoorganising.com.au Fiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au or Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home. Some links might be affiliate links
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    19 分
  • 111 | What can I do with all my videos?

    111 | What can I do with all my videos?
    2024/07/12

    Today we are going to talk about identifying, converting and managing videos and home movies. Videos are of course part of our collection, and we feel is very important for us to do an episode just on videos – so we brought in and expert to explore this topic with us: Adam Pratt from Chaos to Memories.


    Regular listeners might remember Adam from previous episodes, and you might also remember that we love his courses*, about which we talked in episode 67. He has added new ones in the meantime and we highly encourage you to check them out.


    Adam loves people, photography, and a good story. After working at Adobe for 22 years he founded Chaos to Memories which is a professional photo and video preservation studio in Chicago. He’s also the author of the best-selling book, Declutter Your Photo Life about which we talked in episode 92.


    Today, we will talk about videos and movies specifically because photos and movies are of course similar but different.


    We are not only discussing and listing what to gather when you want to tackle this project, we also talk about preserving - which is the conversion from old to new media (check out episode 42) - and decluttering.


    Finally, we chat about the fun part once everything is organised. And yes, we agree with Adam in saying that we recommend culling the unnecessary and unneeded videos, sorting them and adding some metadata before starting to create projects. It will be so much easier and so much fun!



    Mentioned Links

    • https://chaostomemories.com


    Related episodes


    Episode 003 Golden Rule 2 – Know Your Why

    Episode 004 Golden Rule 3 – Create a Hub

    Episode 007 Golden Rule 5 – Do Something!

    Episode 024 Transferring photos from iPhone to Windows PC

    Episode 042 What format is that? Converting Old Media to Digital with Adam Pratt- Chaos to Memories

    Episode 067 DIY Photo Organising Courses with Miss Freddy, Adam Pratt and Caroline Guntur

    Episode 082 Planning Photo Projects

    Episode 092 Declutter Your Photo Life with Adam Pratt - Chaos to Memories



    If you have any photo-related questions we haven't answered yet in one of the previous episodes, please don't hesitate to share them with us via the Wishlist for Future Episodes!


    We invite you to have a look through our DIY Photo Organising Courses so you can decide which of these courses might be what you need to help you move forward with your photo organising projects.


    If you’d like to learn more about us, go to:


    www.diyphotoorganising.com.au


    Fiona Staff’s website: www.photohelper.com.au or

    Chantal Imbach’s website: www.photosinorder.com.au


    If you are not in Melbourne and would like to explore having a Photo Manager help you, check out www.thephotomanagers.com to find help closer to home.


    *affiliate link
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    44 分