Most photographers start using Lightroom with good intentions. The catalog is fresh and clean, the structure feels logical, and everything is easy to find. Then time passes. More shoots, more trips, more projects. After a few years, the catalog grows, and often becomes difficult to navigate. This article explains how to organize your Lightroom catalog in a way that remains clear, flexible, and usable for years , not just weeks. Organization Is a Decision, Not a Feature Lightr

Data security is not a particularly creative topic. But it is one of the most important ones. Especially with Lightroom, misunderstandings can quickly lead to uncertainty or, in the worst case, to data loss. This article explains how Lightroom handles your images and how to protect your archive reliably. Lightroom Does Not Store Your Images First, an essential point: Lightroom does not  store image files. Your originals are located: on your internal hard drive on external dri

Adobe Lightroom is part of the daily routine for many photographers. And yet, it is often reduced to only a fraction of its actual capabilities: a few sliders, a preset, export — done. Used properly, however, Lightroom is far more than a photo-editing tool. It is the central hub of your photographic workflow , from the first review to the final output. Lightroom Is Not a Photoshop Replacement A common misconception is to compare Lightroom directly with Photoshop. In reality,

Every October, I pack my camera gear and head back to the Engadin valley - not just to take photos, but to reconnect with a place that continues to inspire me year after year. When the larch trees turn from green to gold, the entire valley transforms into a living painting. It’s the moment the locals call “Golden October” , and for landscape photographers, it’s one of the most beautiful times of the year in Switzerland and a "must place" to go. The Beauty of the Engadin in Au

Embracing Wabi-Sabi in Photography: Finding Beauty in Imperfection A few weeks ago some fellow photographers and I had a conversation...

Protecting your most valuable assets This marks the commencement of a two-part series dedicated to empowering photographers in securing...