Don't Let This Happen To Your Photos… PLEASE

 

"Plan. Write out your process. Be thankful that you can sleep at night knowing that the next person who loses their priceless family photos will not be you." - Michelle DeMers (10:50 - 11:00)Michelle & Justin DeMersParents Photo Club

How to keep your photos safe and sound.

 

If you were to lose your phone, would you lose all your photos too?

 

It's a question no father or mother should have to panic over. Yet there are countless cases where years of priceless family moments are lost forever simply because of the improper use or lack of photo backup. 

 

We understand that accidents happen. But this is an entirely preventable situation. Make sure your photos are safe and sound regardless of whatever life throws at you!

 

"We have the most amazing cameras on us, all the time, 24/7. These little cell phones are absolutely incredible. We're taking tons of photos. But at the end of the day, it's easy to take a photo and trust that the magic that is the 'cloud' is happening in the background to make the photo safe. When in reality, it's not." 

- Justin DeMers (3:45 - 4:04)

 

Living in the 21st century has some serious perks. Crystal clear imaging can be produced from a camera the size of a pea. Photos can not only be duplicated but quadrupled and quintupled. However, many individuals aren't utilizing technology effectively. 

 

For example, let's pretend that your phone was just stolen. 

 

Would you... 

1. Be able to easily access all your stored photos without touching your phone? 
2. Be able to access all your stored photos, while also ripping your hair out?
3. Be unable to access any stored photos and cry yourself to sleep?

 

Hopefully, you answered A.

 

 But if not, then here are three steps to ensure the safety of your photos even in the worst-case scenario.

 

1. Plan and Prepare. The truth is your phone could disappear at any moment of the day. It could be dropped in the toilet or stuffed behind the couch. You need to prepare yourself for anything and everything! Make sure your photos are being backed up - whether automatically or manually - every single day. Even 24 hours can make a difference. 

 

1. Simplify the process. If you answered B, then take a step back. Is there any way you can simplify downloading photos from your phone? Perhaps a new software, application, or automation tool? Figure out the least complicated process and then write it out. Keep the steps visible for you and your partner to avoid further stress and panic in the worst-case scenario.

 

1. Be thankful this is all hypothetical. If you answered C, then take a deep breath. You have the opportunity (as your phone rests soundly in your hip pocket) to explore why you couldn't access any of your stored photos. Identify any possible breaks in your photo safety chain. Is there an issue with your backup system? Do you not have enough storage space? As you answer these questions you will be empowered to create a plan that will preserve your precious life moments. 

 

"Photos are something you can't get back once you've lost them. We don't want you to have that stress. We've got enough to worry about as parents." - Michelle DeMers (10:36 - 10:42)

 

There's no need to panic. Parent's Photo Club is here to help! If you're interested in receiving more technical training, then hop on over to our Facebook group.

 

Otherwise, work through the above exercise to step into awareness on your current process of photo safety. If there are any areas for improvement, then get to it! 

 

Prepare. Simplify. Give thanks.

 

The next person who loses their priceless family moments doesn't have to be you.

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