How a Photo Manager Can Help Transform Your Life
A few months ago, as I was enduring the discomfort of a physiotherapy session, I tried to explain the concept of my new venture, ‘Your Photo Legacy’ to my physiotherapist. His puzzled expression mirrored the reaction I often encounter: “Photo Management?” he repeated, clearly perplexed.
Yes! Photo Management is the heart of what I do—an industry that is gaining momentum as we find ourselves capturing photographs at an unprecedented pace, without a clear understanding of how to organize, manage and safeguard them. Note: They do not take care of themselves!
To put it into perspective, a staggering 1.81 trillion photos are taken worldwide each year.
That equates to 57,246 per second, or 5.0 billion per day!
How do you fit into these figures? Cathi Nelson, the founder of The Photo Managers Association, suggests that the average person possesses over 50,000 digital photos, although many Photo Managers, including myself, would agree that the actual number is far higher.
I am a firm advocate for the emotional, physical, and environmental advantages of decluttering our digital lives and significantly reducing our digital footprint (I'll delve into this topic on another occasion). And let's not forget the physical clutter—boxes upon boxes of disorganized printed photographs, negatives, slides, digital media (like cd’s, old camera’s, SD cards etc.) and memorabilia that occupy precious space in our homes, both physically and emotionally.
The combined burden of the digital and physical photos and memorabilia often make it feel too overwhelming to tackle, and the truth is, most people never get around to addressing this issue and it continues to get worse. When I surveyed a group of clients about their relationship with photo management, they unanimously described it as a realm characterized by avoidance.
This is where the transformation begins when you enlist the services of a professional Photo Manager. It's liberating to finally grasp control over your ever-growing collection and experience the pride and relief of knowing that you no longer have to worry about it.
So, how exactly can a professional Photo Manager assist you?
• Save your Time: Reclaim the hours/weeks/years spent sifting through photos but not progressing.
• Save your Photos: Prevent the risk of losing precious memories.
• Reduce Overwhelm: Tackle the clutter and chaos and regain your peace of mind.
• Clear Space: Free up both physical and digital space in your life.
• Feel Empowered: Finally take control of your photo collection.
• Organized System: Enjoy the simplicity of a well-organized collection.
• Peace of Mind: Feel relief in knowing that your stories are captured + your photos are backed up industry standards.
• Build your Legacy: Create a photo legacy for future generations.
With a professional Photo Manager by your side, you can embark on a journey to create Your Photo Legacy. We ensure that your unique story is woven alongside your photographs, ready to be shared with your loved ones and passed down through generations.
After responding to my physio’s initial bewilderment, I think he understood. He then shared a story with me about discovering a box of photos in his mother’s cupboard shortly after his father passed away. He said:
‘I was profoundly grateful that my mother was there to explain the photographs. She has always been quite a private person, but the photos prompted her to open up in a way I hadn’t seen before. I learnt numerous stories about my parent’s life together before I was born. Without those stories, I may have eventually discarded most of those photos, never realizing their significance.’
Photo Managers can help you capture and preserve your stories, making them an integral part of your photo collection, for future generations to continue to connect to you and your legacy – which will help them understand more about themselves and their own heritage. Creating your Photo Legacy is the ultimate gift of love for your family and the generations yet to come.
If you're curious about how I can assist you in creating your own photo legacy, or you just want some tips on how you can get started, don't hesitate to reach out!
