Remember, image searches are only as good as the data tagged to the images. During import I will add basic IPTC data (copyright etc.) and possibly a few generic keywords that would apply to all the images. I can cull just fine using Minimal previews. Most importantly, if you are only going to work on a few images, why generate large 1:1 previews when you won’t even use them. You can use larger previews, but this takes more time and drive space. I normally use small previews to speed up the time (choose this on right side of import dialog box). Once the images have downloaded, then I open LR, choose ‘Import’ and ‘Add’ the images to Lightroom. All this means is that the disks are automatically backing each other up so if one fails I don’t lose a thing (so already I have a redundant system).
#Photo mechanic workflow lightroom download#
I download images to a G-Technology G Speed Shuttle 4 drive system that is configured to Raid 5. I am downloading the images onto an external hard drive connected to my computer, and the images will stay there permanently. First, I am not importing images using Lightroom. There are a few really important aspects to this process. Download images to the hard drive where the images will alway be. And if I need to share images with a client, Lightroom Classic offers an easy option.ġ. Lightroom mobile isn’t practical for huge image databases, the cloud storage costs would be astronomical for a 56 terabyte library. But this workflow uses Photo Mechanic, an additional piece of software. My next post will describe a faster workflow, and the one I use daily. Many photographers rely solely on Lightroom, so I will use LR for this first workflow process. Often we can improve our workflow by learning quicker ways to do things, and better organizational methods. As long as it works for you, then that is what matters. Everyone’s workflow will be different depending on their situation. Designing an efficient system to download, cull, develop and backup images is central to all digital photographers. Workflow is important for every photographer.
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