There are several methods of backing up your digital photos, but you'll find that all of them have pros and cons. If you're depending on one method alone, you should consider a second option to be sure you have back ups no matter what happens. From all of these options, I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to save your photos that works for you.
DVD Collection
By using this method you'll be able to easily store your photos, but the key is keeping enough DVDs on hand for saving images when you need to. Storage has now become so important in digital photography that it is now like the negatives of film cameras. Thankfully, retrieving digital images is often much easier than negatives.
One drawback to storing all of your photos on DVDs is the possibility of a catastrophic event that might damage your collection. In the event that something happened to your home or even a portion of it, more than likely both your computer and back up discs might be ruined at the same time. However, when you combine this with online storage, you can avoid the loss of your memories and diligent work.
Hard Drive
Although you'll find a hard drive to be less than a hundred dollars, it is not the cheapest option. Online storage often appears to be the least expensive option because many photo sharing sites offer free storage. Yet, consider whether or not the cost retrieving all of your photos on CD when needed will exceed the cost of an external hard drive.
Of course, just as with a DVD collection, you might be subject to the same problem of destruction to your main computer, causing problems with your drive. Then, taking a flash drive, while convenient might also be easily swiped by someone else. Yet, more commonly, you may have difficulty with power surges or failure that might erase your photos.
Using Cloud Storage
With cloud storage, one deterrent might be the cost, depending upon the plan you have chose. Be aware that some services actually store images only in partial resolution. Finding out that your images cannot be retrieved at full resolution or that they can no longer be accessed due to inactivity can be a huge disappointment. Therefore, carefully select your service, checking also the security protection available for your storage.
With each of these methods, none is perfect. Yet, choosing what is best for you will be the solution when combined with more than one method alone. Rest at ease when you have more than one plan in place for any problems that might arise.
DVD Collection
By using this method you'll be able to easily store your photos, but the key is keeping enough DVDs on hand for saving images when you need to. Storage has now become so important in digital photography that it is now like the negatives of film cameras. Thankfully, retrieving digital images is often much easier than negatives.
One drawback to storing all of your photos on DVDs is the possibility of a catastrophic event that might damage your collection. In the event that something happened to your home or even a portion of it, more than likely both your computer and back up discs might be ruined at the same time. However, when you combine this with online storage, you can avoid the loss of your memories and diligent work.
Hard Drive
Although you'll find a hard drive to be less than a hundred dollars, it is not the cheapest option. Online storage often appears to be the least expensive option because many photo sharing sites offer free storage. Yet, consider whether or not the cost retrieving all of your photos on CD when needed will exceed the cost of an external hard drive.
Of course, just as with a DVD collection, you might be subject to the same problem of destruction to your main computer, causing problems with your drive. Then, taking a flash drive, while convenient might also be easily swiped by someone else. Yet, more commonly, you may have difficulty with power surges or failure that might erase your photos.
Using Cloud Storage
With cloud storage, one deterrent might be the cost, depending upon the plan you have chose. Be aware that some services actually store images only in partial resolution. Finding out that your images cannot be retrieved at full resolution or that they can no longer be accessed due to inactivity can be a huge disappointment. Therefore, carefully select your service, checking also the security protection available for your storage.
With each of these methods, none is perfect. Yet, choosing what is best for you will be the solution when combined with more than one method alone. Rest at ease when you have more than one plan in place for any problems that might arise.
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