Digital Asset Tips 2026

Treat Your Photographs Like They're Worth a Fortune

Treat Photos as Historical Records

Photos are more than images. They provide evidence of people, places, and moments. With that said, without context, their meaning fades. With even a little structure, they become powerful records. Organizing those photographs makes more sense when you treat them as historical records. Don’t rely on programs you didn’t design to log your photos as you produce them. Be proactive by following the suggestions listed below.

Label the photographs with text. Focus on:

• Dates (exact year if possible)

• Locations (city, county, or landmark)

• Names of people or subjects

• Events or occasions, if known

Why this matters:
A photo labeled “IMG_4321” tells you nothing. A photo labeled “Imma_Goin_Lynchburg VA_9.4.1924” tells a story and can be searched, sorted, and shared with confidence.

Checklist:

• ☐ Does this photo have a meaningful filename?

• ☐ Can someone outside your family understand what it shows? (The real litmus test)

• ☐ Would this image still make sense 20 years from now? If not, why not?

Try This (5-Minute Action):
Rename five photos using this format, rinse, and repeat for a full year if needed.
Name_Location_Year
Example: John_Smith_Roanoke Virginia_1608

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