So far, we have explored how to create a searchable digital photograph collection. When backed-up, this collection, containing named files with embedded metadata, will be safe, sorted, searchable and shareable. The same cannot be said about your physical photographs…yet. Don’t despair! Step 3 will address this.
PRESERVE
Figure 1 outlines the workflow for the PRESERVE category (resulting from Step 2, SORT 1). Photographs in this category need to be sorted by size and type for efficient scanning (SORT 2). As you sort, gently write the name(s) and date taken1 on the back of each print using a soft pencil (make separate notes for slides, negatives and any
