DIY Photo Organising

Chantal Imbach from Photos In Order
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I'm a Certified Photo Organiser helping overwhelmed, time-poor families take back control of their photos — sharing practical, no-nonsense tips so you can stop feeling stuck and start actually enjoying your memories, one small step at a time. Co-hosted in earlier seasons with Fiona Staff.

  1. 6d ago

    127 | Keywording in the Age of AI Photo Search

    Is keywording (or tagging) your photos still worth it, now that AI can search them? Photos on your iPhone and Mac can find things without you lifting a finger, so does that mean keywording your photos is a waste of time? In this episode, I explain what a keyword actually is, what Apple Photos can already find on its own, and where keywording still makes a difference, including a simple habit that keeps your search results from splitting in two. In this episode: ● What a keyword or tag actually is, and why it exists ● How Apple Photos can already find photos using plain language, no tagging required ● What AI photo search still cannot know about your photos ● Why a written keyword still earns its place, even with smart search ● How the newest update, iOS 27, lets you add keywords straight from your iPhone or iPad ● A simple habit that keeps your keywords consistent, so nothing gets lost in search If you have other photo-related questions, don’t hesitate to let me know via the wishlist so I can answer it!

    127 | Keywording in the Age of AI Photo Search

  2. Sep 8

    126 | iPhone Photo Decluttering: The Dos and Don'ts

    In this episode, I am sharing my practical dos and don'ts for decluttering your photos, using tools that are already sitting inside the Photos app on your iPhone and Mac. This was the most asked question from my recent webinar, so if you have been staring at your camera roll wondering where to even begin, this episode is for you. In this episode: ● The Do that makes every decluttering decision easier. ● How to remove duplicates with a single tap. ● Other easy places to start your photo decluttering project. ● Favouriting versus deleting. ● How to avoid overwhelm. ● The importance of understanding your settings. Mentioned in this episode: ● Episode 122: Why your Photo Project keeps stalling - Golden Rule 2 Know Your Why ● Episode 124: Find Any Photo in Seconds - Golden Rule 4 Sort and Organise

    126 | iPhone Photo Decluttering: The Dos and Don'ts

  3. Sep 1

    125 | Turn your Photos into Keepsakes

    Golden Rule 5 of Photo Organising: Do Something! You've backed up, organised, and sorted your entire photo collection. But what's the point of all that photo organising effort if your photos just sit somewhere on a hard drive? In thisfinal episode of the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising, Chantal shows you how to turn your organised collection into photo books, gifts, and keepsakes you'll actually treasure, plus the simple habits that keep your Photo Hub running smoothly for good. In this episode: Why doing something with your photos matters.The simple six-step process behind every successful photo project, from deciding what to create through to hitting order.Ideas for photo books, framed prints, wall art, calendars, and personalised cards, plus a few fun (and slightly wild) photo gift options.Tips for creating digital projects like slideshows and video montages.How to maintain your Photo Hub going forward, so all the hard work you've put in actually sticks.  Mentioned in this episode: Blog: How to create Photo Books in 5 easy steps  Episode 108 How to make a photo gallery wall at home with Haleh Shoa (and on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iRUJZ25tkGo) Photo Organising Courses Got a topic you'd love covered? Add it to the wishlist

    125 | Turn your Photos into Keepsakes

  4. Aug 25

    124 | Find Any Photo in Seconds!

    Revisiting Golden Rule 4 of Photo Organising: Sort and Organise You've backed up your photos and given them a home in Golden Rule 3. But can you actually put your hands on the one you want? In this episode, Chantal condenses what was originally two full episodes, digital photos and printed photos, into one, and walks through how to sort, structure, and cull your entire collection so any photo is just a search (or a flick through a labelled pile) away. In this episode: Why sorting and organising matters, and what actually happens if you skip it.How to deduplicate, structure, and cull your digital Photo Hub.A step-by-step way to sort, declutter, and (if you choose) digitise your printed photos.Whether adding metadata is worth your time, and how AI is already changing that answer.A simple way to make this step feel far less overwhelming. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 –Digital Photos) Episode 006 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 2 –Printed Photos) Download folder structures here and make it yours PhotoSweeper (Mac) PowerPhotos (Mac) VisiPics (Windows, free) Duplicate Cleaner Pro (Windows) PhotoMove 2.5 (Windows) Big Mean Folder Machine (Mac) Photo Organising Courses Online class: Organise and Preserve your Printed Photos Live classes for Apple, iPhone & Mac users Got a topic you'd love covered? Add it to the wishlist Ready to hear more about photo management? Join Chantal's free webinar on 27 August 2026 for a high-level walkthrough of getting your photos backed up, organised, and under control. Details and registration here.

    124 | Find Any Photo in Seconds!

  5. Aug 18

    123 | Give Your Photos a Home

    Golden Rule 3 of Photo Organising: Create a Photo Hub Your photos are probably scattered across your phone, an old laptop, a few USB sticks, and who knows where else. In this episode, Chantal shows you how to fix that for good, by creating one central home for every digital photo you own. In this episode: Why a photo hub matters, and what happens if you skip itThe three places your hub can live, and which one to chooseHow to track down photos hiding across every device and account you haveA simple, repeatable way to copy everything in without losing anythingAnswers to the questions listeners ask most about this step Mentioned in this episode: Episode 121: Is Your Photo Backup Actually a Backup?Episode 122: Why Your Photo Project keeps stallingFree checklist: where to find your photos DIY Photo Organising course Bonus class: organising your printed photosLive classes for Apple, iPhone & Mac usersGot a topic you'd love covered? Add it to thewishlistReady to hear more about photo management? Join Chantal's free webinar on 27 August 2026 for a high-level walkthrough of getting your photos backed up, organised, and under control. Register here!

    123 | Give Your Photos a Home

  6. Aug 11

    122 | Why Your Photo Project Keeps Stalling

    It's not about time, or software, or how many photos you have, it's about the step that you might have skipped when you started your photo organising project. In this episode of the DIY Photo Organising Podcast, Chantal moves on to Golden Rule 2 of the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising: Know Your Why. Episode Summary Chantal explains why knowing your Why matters so much. Unfortunately, it is often skipped despite this step having a massive influence on whether a photo project actually gets finished. She breaks down the real difference between a Why and a goal, shares practical examples and walks through how to turn a vague reason into a clear, motivating plan. What You'll Learn Why Knowing Your Why is so important.The real difference between your Why and your goal.Real examples of a Why versus a goal, from yearbooks to family legacy collections.How to turn your Why into SMART goals you will reach. Resources Mentioned • Episode 121 - Golden Rule 1: Back Up Next Steps Ready to get clear on your Why and build a plan around it? Join Chantal's free webinar on 27 August 2026 for a high-level walkthrough of getting your photos backed up, organised, and under control. Register here! Got a question or topic you'd like covered? Pop it on the wish list here. The DIY Photo Organsing Course covers everything, step by step. It is a pre-recorded, self-guided course that works no matter what devices you use. And if you are in the Apple world, iPhone and Mac, live classes start mid September and registrations will open soon. Simply go on the waitlist here to be the first to know and find out more here.

    122 | Why Your Photo Project Keeps Stalling

  7. Aug 4

    121 | Is Your Photo Backup Actually a Backup?

    It is not a matter of if you'll lose your photos, it is a matter of when! In this relaunch episode of the DIY Photo Organising Podcast, Chantal goes back to basics with Golden Rule 1 of the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising: Backup. Episode Summary Chantal kicks off the solo relaunch of the show by revisiting the single most important step in getting your photos under control: backing them up. Drawing on real stories, she explains why photo loss can happen to anybody, and why backup has to come before any sorting or organising. She breaks down the crucial difference between synchronising and a true backup, and walks through the industry-standard method she recommends for keeping your photos safe for good. She also shares the exact backup setup she uses at home, what should be included in a backup, and a few simple habits that prevent future headaches. What You'll Learn Why backing up photos is Golden Rule # and the most important of the five.The real difference between syncing and backing up (and why iCloud, Dropbox and OneDrive aren't true backups on their own).The simple, industry-standard method Chantal recommends for backing up your photos properly.What to include in a backup (hint: it's more than just your Pictures folder)!Simple habits to build in to save you from future stress. Resources Mentioned Episode 120 Backblaze (cloud backup service) Time Machine (Mac) / File History (Windows)Related episodes: Episode 13 and Episode 42 (digitising prints, slides and film reels) Next Steps Ready to get your photos backed up and organised? Join Chantal's free webinar on 27 August 2026 for a high-level walkthrough of getting your photos backed up, organised, and under control. Register here! Got a question or topic you'd like covered? Pop it on the wishlist here. If you're interested in the self-paced online DIY Photo Organsing Course, find more details here. Go on the waitlist here to be the first to know when the live-classes for “Mastering Apple Photos” will be ready.

    121 | Is Your Photo Backup Actually a Backup?

  8. Jul 21

    120 | New Chapter in the DIY Photo Organising Podcast

    Every season has an ending, and today we have one of our own to share. This is our final episode together as co-hosts, and it marks the end of one chapter for this podcast, and the beginning of a new one. Fiona's own path has grown in a new direction. She went back to university to study counselling, and her focus is now on helping people through counselling and psychotherapy with Counselling Memories. It is the right time for her to step back from co-hosting and put her energy into that work. Here is what is staying exactly the same: Every past episode, right where you have alwaysfound it.The podcast wishlist, where you can askquestions or suggest topics. The 5 Golden Rules, including the DIY PhotoOrganising Course built around them, are still at the heart of everything we teach. Chantal will keep hosting the podcast, with the same practical tips and conversations you know, plus some new formats ahead. Today, we also want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for letting us into your life and letting us be part of your photo organising journey. It has been a privilege and a joy, and we hope it continues with future episodes. Mentioned in this episode: The DIY Photo Organising Course, feel free towatch the free introductionEpisode 119: The DIY Photo Organising Course  Related episodes: Episode 002 Golden Rule 1 - Backup Episode 003 Golden Rule 2 – Know Your Why Episode 004 Golden Rule 3 – Create a Hub Episode 005 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 1 – Digital Photos) Episode 006 Golden Rule 4 – Sort and Organise (Part 2 – Printed Photos) Episode 007 Golden Rule 5 – Do Something! Episode 023 5 Steps to get you Started NOW Episode 033 5 Golden Rules Highlights

    120 | New Chapter in the DIY Photo Organising Podcast
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I'm a Certified Photo Organiser helping overwhelmed, time-poor families take back control of their photos — sharing practical, no-nonsense tips so you can stop feeling stuck and start actually enjoying your memories, one small step at a time. Co-hosted in earlier seasons with Fiona Staff.

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  • Creator
    Chantal Imbach from Photos In Order
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
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