In this episode of Photo Chat with Matt, Matt (@mattdoddphoto) dives into the fascinating connection between his early career in film and TV and the meticulous storage practices he applies to photography today. Inspired by his time working with Hollywood professionals on high-stakes productions, Matt shares his golden rules for file safety—ensuring you never lose a client’s precious photos.

From real-life horror stories of photographers losing wedding files to his proven strategies for backup and storage, this episode is packed with actionable tips to protect your work. Matt also reminisces about his university days, a questionable professor critique, and how on-the-job experience shaped his skills far more than the classroom ever could.

If you’ve ever worried about file safety or want a behind-the-scenes peek into the best practices for photographers, this episode is a must-listen. Don’t miss Matt’s #1 rule: always keep photos in at least two separate locations—a tip that might just save your career one day!

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