Hello and thank you for visiting my blog. As of April 2009, I will no longer be updating this blog. Please visit my new website and blog at http://sleaqueimages.com/blog.
Thank you!
Suzanne
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Organizing your digital photos
I recently taught a community enrichment program at Minnechaug Regional High School. The class met for five weeks and we covered a lot of topics from how to use all those settings on your "point and shoot" camera to photo composition. However, one thing that I wish we had spent a little more time speaking about was how to organize your digital photographs.
Back in the day, (geez, I sound like my grandfather) we all had film cameras. We would bring our roll of film to the local drugstore and have prints made. It was kind of exciting. After all, it had been about six months since we took some of those photos and we had completely forgotten what was even on that roll of film. So, then we would get back a set of prints and the negatives. If we were really organized, we might even keep all those negatives in a place that was easy to find. But, most likely, they were tossed here and there and were destined to a life of anonymity.
So here we are in the digital age with all these digital files floating around in our computers. We all have different ways of organizing information, but I'll share with you what I do.
First, I like download my photos from my camera as often as possible, especially after a family event like a birthday.
Second, I label the folder as the date, such as "032109- xxx birthday". This stands for March 21, 2009, along with the type of event.
Third, I rename all the files that were created on that date to this general number, then add a dash and image number. It would look like this:
032109-01
032109-02
032109-03, etc.
This way, I know exactly when the image was created, since the filename is typically printed on the back of photographs printed from any of the major photo processing stores. And, since the filename will always be unique using this method, I don't need to worry about duplicate names like, "christmas", or "jimmy's birthday".
As for the storage, I personally recommend getting an external hard-drive to store digital photos and videos. Having an external hard-drive frees up space on your computer's hard-drive, and, if you're really into backing up, you could store the images in both places to ensure that you will have the files if something bad should happen to one or the other.
Back in the day, (geez, I sound like my grandfather) we all had film cameras. We would bring our roll of film to the local drugstore and have prints made. It was kind of exciting. After all, it had been about six months since we took some of those photos and we had completely forgotten what was even on that roll of film. So, then we would get back a set of prints and the negatives. If we were really organized, we might even keep all those negatives in a place that was easy to find. But, most likely, they were tossed here and there and were destined to a life of anonymity.
So here we are in the digital age with all these digital files floating around in our computers. We all have different ways of organizing information, but I'll share with you what I do.
First, I like download my photos from my camera as often as possible, especially after a family event like a birthday.
Second, I label the folder as the date, such as "032109- xxx birthday". This stands for March 21, 2009, along with the type of event.
Third, I rename all the files that were created on that date to this general number, then add a dash and image number. It would look like this:
032109-01
032109-02
032109-03, etc.
This way, I know exactly when the image was created, since the filename is typically printed on the back of photographs printed from any of the major photo processing stores. And, since the filename will always be unique using this method, I don't need to worry about duplicate names like, "christmas", or "jimmy's birthday".
As for the storage, I personally recommend getting an external hard-drive to store digital photos and videos. Having an external hard-drive frees up space on your computer's hard-drive, and, if you're really into backing up, you could store the images in both places to ensure that you will have the files if something bad should happen to one or the other.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Who's ready for another Mom Monday? - East Longmeadow Family Portraits
Ladies, It's time for another Mom Monday on March 2nd at Cafe Lebanon. After a crazy week of school vacation, how many of you are ready for a little "me" time? Well, I was actually away last week while the kids were with their grandparents, but I can always use a little "me" time! The first Mom Monday was great and I know this will be even better.
We've got a lot of projects planned for the spring so be sure to check back frequently. Here's a little FYI, We will be launching an all new website and blog in the very near future. It's so exciting! Also, we will be offering our Spring Limited Edition sessions from March 9th through March 20th only. I'll be posting another blog with that announcement really soon.
Hope to see you on Monday night!
-Suzanne
We've got a lot of projects planned for the spring so be sure to check back frequently. Here's a little FYI, We will be launching an all new website and blog in the very near future. It's so exciting! Also, we will be offering our Spring Limited Edition sessions from March 9th through March 20th only. I'll be posting another blog with that announcement really soon.
Hope to see you on Monday night!
-Suzanne
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
My 7.5 Great Photo Ops - Portaits for Greater Springfield
Ok, It has been a long winter. I mean really long. And I am so looking forward to spring. This got me thinking about the activities I enjoy with my family. I thought I would share the 7.5 photo ops I am looking forward to over the next couple months.
1. My daughter's birthday which is on the first day of Spring
2. Picnic and bicycle rides in the park
3. Vacation - duh
4. Breaking out the patio furniture
5. Sitting in the sun
6. Day in Boston
7. My grandmother's 80th birthday celebration
And the 7 1/2 photo opportunity is really the multitude of moments that happen every single day that make me stop and smile and realize how lucky I am.
1. My daughter's birthday which is on the first day of Spring
2. Picnic and bicycle rides in the park
3. Vacation - duh
4. Breaking out the patio furniture
5. Sitting in the sun
6. Day in Boston
7. My grandmother's 80th birthday celebration
And the 7 1/2 photo opportunity is really the multitude of moments that happen every single day that make me stop and smile and realize how lucky I am.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Check out something new here at Sleaque Images - East Longmeadow Portraits
Introducing the "La Jolie" Vintage Storyboard, Limited Edition.
This Storyboard is so cool and it's such a fun way to display photographs from your child's session. This is only available through March 1st and includes a complimentary Portrait Session so give us a call to get in the schedule. I know these sessions will go quickly.
This Storyboard is so cool and it's such a fun way to display photographs from your child's session. This is only available through March 1st and includes a complimentary Portrait Session so give us a call to get in the schedule. I know these sessions will go quickly.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Digital Photography Class
I've been asked to be an instructor for a digital photo class through the enrichment program offered at Minnechaug Regional High School. I think this is going to be really fun. We're going to talk about how to use all those settings on your digital camera, as well as explore ways to make your family photos better.
The class is going to meet on Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8pm, starting February 24th. For more information about the class or to sign up, please call Ned Doyle at 599-1831.
I'll post a link to the information as soon as I get it.
Click here to download the flyer and registration form.
The class is going to meet on Tuesdays from 6:30pm - 8pm, starting February 24th. For more information about the class or to sign up, please call Ned Doyle at 599-1831.
I'll post a link to the information as soon as I get it.
Click here to download the flyer and registration form.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
So Much Fun!
We had a great time on 'Mom Monday'. Thanks to all the ladies who braved the cold. It was so great to hang out with all of you! We got to eat some really great food and share some funny stories. I cannot wait for the next 'Mom Monday'.
There have been so many of you who couldn't make it this time, but want to know when the next 'Mom Monday' will be. Keep checking back on this blog. I will be posting the next date soon.
There have been so many of you who couldn't make it this time, but want to know when the next 'Mom Monday' will be. Keep checking back on this blog. I will be posting the next date soon.
Monday, January 5, 2009
You're Invited to 'Mom Monday'
Ever feel like you need some mom time? Time to relax, to de-stress? Well, I'm happy to announce our first Mom Monday of 2009. Please come by on January 12th from 6:30pm for some much needed time away from the family. We will be meeting at Cafe Lebanon in East Longmeadow. They have great food and a cash bar.
So you may be thinking what the heck is this Mom Monday thing. Good question. It has evolved from my own need to have some quality 'me' time. To connect with other amazing women in the area. As moms, we spend a lot of time taking care of others, especially during the holidays so this is a way to for us to hang out and enjoy one another's company.
This is going to be a positive, fun evening. My goal for the evening is that you will leave smiling and feeling relaxed, and perhaps you'll even connect with some new incredible women.
I'm looking forward to seeing you! Oh, and please bring a friend!
-Suzanne
So you may be thinking what the heck is this Mom Monday thing. Good question. It has evolved from my own need to have some quality 'me' time. To connect with other amazing women in the area. As moms, we spend a lot of time taking care of others, especially during the holidays so this is a way to for us to hang out and enjoy one another's company.
This is going to be a positive, fun evening. My goal for the evening is that you will leave smiling and feeling relaxed, and perhaps you'll even connect with some new incredible women.
I'm looking forward to seeing you! Oh, and please bring a friend!
-Suzanne
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