talking pixels

The most important part of securing your photo files is simple:  backup, backup, backup.  Your security is only as good as your backup.  A well planned frequent backup system is your best friend in photo storage.  Whether or not you do this manually or automated, backing up  your files frequently is the smartest thing you can do for your photo security.

Here is a basic photo workflow that creates multiple copies and allows for both “portfolio” storage and “jobs” storage.  This is simple, cost effective and a great way to organize your images.

For years, MacGurus has provided photographers and videographers excellent products and tech support for data storage.  Don’t underestimate the value of top notch customer service & tech support. You really do want someone to answer the phone when you need them.

Over the years, MacGurus has discussed client workflow with us and provided the best storage systems for our clients.  Everyone’s storage needs are a bit different and we highly recommend talking with them about how you want to work.

Take a good read through the MacGurus Photo Storage System article.  Great advice about simple and secure file storage for photographers. Do you really need a RAID?  Probably not.  But if you do go the RAID route, know that you must back it up.  No storage system is secure with a true backup.

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“Americans used about 50 billion plastic water bottles in 2006. However, the U.S.’s recycling rate for plastic is only 23 percent”

Running Pixels wants you to stop using plastic water bottles on location and in studio.  Let us know if you would like one of our new stainless steel water bottles.

One person at a time we can change the photo industry and stop sending billions of plastic bottles to landfills each year.

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