Organise a family photo archive

Keep two independent copies

Use a working copy and a backup on separate storage. Two folders on the same drive do not protect against drive failure. Download real files from cloud storage before analysis.

Collect sources without losing provenance

Start with separate source folders for phone DCIM, cameras, old PCs, drives, cloud exports, messengers and scans. Renamed copies and resized messenger images are not always equivalent originals.

Build a simple structure

Years and months are usually enough. Keep missing dates separate rather than guessing. Categories and search can add navigation without creating many physical folders. Check known events and scans before confirming a move plan.

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