Most people organize their photos based on dates, places and purposes. This is great for general storage, but I also keep one very important file in my photo storage: it's called the "I Look Great!" folder.
What's in this self-esteeming boosting file?
My favorite headshots, the best pictures of my boyfriend and I, and a few special pictures with family members.
The "I Look Great!" file has saved me a lot of time on more than one occasion. For example, I'm never at a loss for what to give conference organizers or colleagues when they ask for a headshot. I've already chosen a couple that I love.
When you create this file, I suggest you make copies of your images from their original location and paste them into the new folder. This will increase your photo storage needs, but since this folder should be relatively small, it shouldn't increase by an outrageous amount.
In addition, store only edited versions of the photos in this folder, because the RAW files will be an additional storage hog and in theory, this folder should be a time saver too.
Next time an aunt or cousin asks you for a photo for a family frame, you won't have to look through thousands and thousands of pictures only to get frustrated because you don't like anything. You will already have pre-selected photos, which you will be happy to share.
It may seem vain, but if you're obsessive about photo organization and speed, you could benefit from this tip.
(Images: Elizabeth Giorgi)
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In other words, Facebook profile photos.
Should be titled, "You look maaah-velous!" folder.
I refer to mine as my "Greatest Hits" folder.
genius
@YULIA YUN, exactly. This is a list is called "photos I didn't have to un-tag myself from on Facebook".
love this :).
Well, that's clever. I never thought of that!
I have a folder like this -- I named it "vanity." It's very helpful when I need a new profile pic for social networking.
haha i totally do this too, i have jokingly named it my "glamour shots" folder. Whenever I upload photos to my computer i usually end up dropping one or two in there.
lol I have a folder like this too. I called my 'Im vain" lol It does come in hand though.
sounds like a good idea to me.. i wish more people who hire graphic designers had a folder such as this.. it would make my job much easier than going through all their pics to find that one that looks decent for their website
Um, why are y'all saving photos where you *don't* look great?
I had a similar idea last year and couldn't find a decent photo I liked of myself-I'm the one taking most of the photos in my family. So I started taking a self portrait each time I had my hair cut. Those are the days I think I look the most presentable and feel really good about it. Now I've got 5 photos that I can use and they are all from this century!
This post made me smile :)
Love the idea of taking a photo on haircut day. So clever!
I have a folder like that titled "me," it's where I got when I want to pick a new facebook profile picture! I also have a file of good pictures of me and my fiance, and me and my family.