
- 5 star rating = spectacular photo. I 100% want to use this in my album or print and display this photo.
- 4 star rating = great photo. I really want to remember to use this picture in my albums.
- 3 star rating = good photo but lacks that extra something to be a 4 star. I will use these if I don't have a 4 star photo(or above) of the same thing and I need this in my album.
- 2 star rating = mediocre/low quality photo. Only used if there are no 3 star or above photos of this event. Often I delete 2 star photos as well as 1 star.
- 1 star rating = deleted photo. Won't even use it if it is the only photo I have.
While you are going through each of your photos to rate them, it is a great time to edit the photos as well. I'm not going to go into that here.


- You have uploaded your photos to your computer.
- You have organized and tagged your photos.
- You have rated and edited your photos.
- You have selected the photos you want to use.
- You have printed or used your photos.
- You have backed up your photos.
Doesn't that feel great? Organized and rated photos that are easy for you to find and use them any time you want/need…love it!
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What great tips ~ I need to do this ~ my pictures have seriously gotten away from me but at least now I know how to start tackling them!
Thank you. I hope this is able to help you so you can get them under control. 🙂
KC
Wonderful step-by-step overview! I also use MM4 but have been a bit slack lately with organising them so thanks for motivating me to get this done!
Thank you! I hope this ends up being helpful for you.
KC
Thanks for posting this. Gives me some ideas, because I definitely need a complex method with all the photos I have. I’m going to modify and create a layout that works with the software I use. Just switched from PC to Mac so things are a bit different. Thanks again for the inspiration!
How is your transition from PC to Mac going? I hope somehow this post can be helpful to you.
Take care,
KC
What an awesome tutorial… so helpful! I must get organized 🙂 I’m so glad you came to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell… come back again next week to party with me again 🙂 xoxo~ Ruthie
Thank you, Ruthie!
KC
Great tutorial! Something I definitely need to think about since I take so many photos.
Thanks! Yeah, I think, when you take lots of photos, you need some type of system or they can just get out of hand and you can’t find anything. That may just be my personality though as I know not everyone needs a system.
Take care,
KC
Great tips on organizing digital photos- I so need to get mine under control. Thanks so much for sharing over at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party – hope you’ll visit again next Saturday!
Thanks, Leigh Anne.
Take care,
KC
I so need to get around to finishing organizing my photos! Your tips will really help me to finish the job! Thanks!
Oh, I’m so glad I could help.
Take care,
KC
My favorite part of this post is the Rating System! I’m always torn on how to rate & I don’t have a consistent method. I’ve always rated the good ones, but never thought about rating the bad ones — such as for “delete”. Thanks!
– Lora
Thanks! Glad I could help give you an idea.
KC
Such a wonderful post!! Thank you very much for the advice!! I included it in my post Βόλτα στη Γειτονιά #25 🙂
Have a great week!!
Thank you!
KC
Great idea, this is something I have put off for years. I so need to get it together! I take so many pictures…this task just gets more daunting everyday. 🙂
I totally understand. You can always decide on a plan and break it down. Work for 10 minutes a couple of times a week. Work as fast as you can…you will see progress…at least it works for me.
Take care,
KC