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.
Utilizing a 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.
With your collection on DVD, the only downside is the possibility that your backup photo discs could be damaged by a catastrophic event such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or fire. In this case, both your computer and backup discs could possibly be destroyed together. But, if coupled with online storage, this inexpensive method might be an easy way to keep your photos are safe.
Utilizing a Hard Drive for Storage
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.
Just like photos on DVD, images on hard drives might also be destroyed if something were to happen to your home. More common, though, is a problem with power surges or even a failure with your surge protector. Also, more rare, is the possibility of theft with a small external drive.
Utilizing Cloud Storage
With online backup, one deterrent could be the cost. If you haven't chosen the right service, you might not be able to recover your images in full resolution. Discovering that your images have been dropped from the free service can also be crushing, if you haven't made a purchase from the site recently. But, probably the worst option is seeing your work, slightly modified, because someone hacked into the cloud service. It's probably not a problem for most people, but it may become more common in the future.
Thus, from each of these methods, you can see that there is no easy solution to this problem. Instead, it's best to find something that is most appropriate for you, while keeping in mind that the more methods used, the better. Peace of mind comes easily with more than just one plan if there's ever a problem.
Utilizing a 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.
With your collection on DVD, the only downside is the possibility that your backup photo discs could be damaged by a catastrophic event such as a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or fire. In this case, both your computer and backup discs could possibly be destroyed together. But, if coupled with online storage, this inexpensive method might be an easy way to keep your photos are safe.
Utilizing a Hard Drive for Storage
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.
Just like photos on DVD, images on hard drives might also be destroyed if something were to happen to your home. More common, though, is a problem with power surges or even a failure with your surge protector. Also, more rare, is the possibility of theft with a small external drive.
Utilizing Cloud Storage
With online backup, one deterrent could be the cost. If you haven't chosen the right service, you might not be able to recover your images in full resolution. Discovering that your images have been dropped from the free service can also be crushing, if you haven't made a purchase from the site recently. But, probably the worst option is seeing your work, slightly modified, because someone hacked into the cloud service. It's probably not a problem for most people, but it may become more common in the future.
Thus, from each of these methods, you can see that there is no easy solution to this problem. Instead, it's best to find something that is most appropriate for you, while keeping in mind that the more methods used, the better. Peace of mind comes easily with more than just one plan if there's ever a problem.
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