How would you feel if you lost all of your brand photos? I’ve seen countless friends who’ve experienced device failures that meant they lost some if not ALL of their photographs. If you’ve invested in brand photography for your business, here’s some pro tips on how to back up these important business assets and keep your visual content safe.
- Always aim for double backups. Having them on just one device is a recipe for disaster. If your photos (or behind the scenes videos!) are on your phone, make sure you save them to your computer too.
- Set up a cloud storage service: There’s loads of options for free and paid cloud storage services which offer automatic backups from your phone. Google Photos is a great option for most; you get free storage up to 15GB.
- Buy an external hard drive: If you want to go hardcore, get an external hard drive too. Regularly copy your photos from your phone or computer to the hard drive. Store it in a safe place, away from heat, moisture, and potential damage.
- Schedule your backups: Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to back up your photos regularly. I’ve got one to remind me to plug my phone in once a fortnight. I don’t always remember (read: bother), but I know the more I do it, the less I’ll lose in the event of my phone dying on me. (*notices that reminder has been red for a while and slowly plugs phone in…!*)
Bonus Tip: Get geeky with a file system. I save everything in folders under year, month and date – put it in the format 20250718 along with a description of what’s in the folder and it’ll make finding your photos a lot easier later on.
By following at least one or two of these simple tips, you can help to keep your brand assets safe and secure. Now you can get back to work with the peace of mind that they’re protected!
0 Comments