The DIY Photo Organising Course is unique because it focuses on the key principles of organising photos, enabling you to make informed decisions for your devices, photo collections, and workflow, rather than trying to fit into a rigid system.
Built on years of experience hosting the DIY Photo Organising Podcast, this course introduces the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising: a simple, flexible framework that adapts to how you work, whether you use an iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows.
What this course helps you do
By working through the course, you’ll be supported to:
Make informed decisions about your photos
Understand the principles of photo organising so you can choose what works best for your devices, your photos, and your life.
Protect what matters with confidence
Put reliable safeguards in place so your photos are secure and you can stop worrying about accidental loss.
Create a clear, workable photo system
Bring your photos into one trusted place that’s easy to maintain and grows with you over time.
Organise in a way that fits your capacity
Take a practical, flexible approach that doesn’t require perfection or finishing everything.
Find the photos you’re looking for when you need them
Spend less time searching and more time enjoying and using your photos.
Turn organised photos into lived memories
Share, display, and create with your photos so they’re part of your everyday life — not just stored away.
You can complete the course in full or focus on one or two areas. Every step you take adds clarity and confidence.
The 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising
The DIY Photo Organising Course is based on the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising. Each module in the course focuses on one Golden Rule. You can work through them in order or choose the ones that matter most to you.
Golden Rule 1: Back Up
In this module, you’ll learn:
• How to protect your photos before you organise anything
• Why backing up comes first
• Simple, realistic backup options
• How to reduce fear of loss so organising feels safer
Completing this one module can bring immediate peace of mind.
Golden Rule 2: Know Your Why
In this module, you'll learn:
• About why you’re organising your photos
• How your “why” guides decisions and prevents overwhelm
• Why there’s no single right outcome
Knowing your why makes every other step simpler.
Golden Rule 3: Create a Photo Hub
In this module, you’ll learn:
• How to bring your photos into one trusted place
• What a photo hub is, and why it matters
• Options for different devices and systems
• How to choose a setup that works for you
A photo hub creates clarity and stops photos from feeling scattered.
Golden Rule 4: Sort & Organise
In this module, you'll learn:
• Practical approaches to sorting
• How to avoid over‑organising
• Ways to make progress without doing everything
You’re encouraged to work at your own pace and stop when you’ve done enough.
Golden Rule 5: Do Something
In this module, you'll learn:
• Simple ways to enjoy and share your photos
• How to create meaning without big projects
• Why doing something is often more important than doing everything
This module helps your photos move back into your life.
Bonus Classes
Bonus Class with Chantal
Organise and Preserve Your Printed Photos
• Guidance for working with physical photos
• Sorting and decluttering prints
• Caring for albums and loose photos
• Options for digitising and preserving originals
This class helps you approach printed photos with confidence and care.
Bonus Class with Fiona
When Organising Photos Feels Hard
• Support for working with emotions
• Why photo organising can feel emotionally heavy
• How procrastination can be protective
• How to pause without stopping completely
This class helps you understand what’s happening and how to gently continue.
What's included
The DIY Photo Organising Course is built around principles, not rigid steps, giving you a flexible framework you can apply across iPhone, Android, Mac, or Windows.
When you enrol, you’ll receive:
• 8+ hours of pre-recorded content delivered across 50+ lessons
• The complete 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising framework
• A comprehensive 40+ page workbook
• Downloadable worksheets, templates, examples, and structured checklists
• Clear recommendations on backup and protection strategies
• Links to all resources and products discussed in the course
• Bonus Lesson: Organise and Preserve Your Printed Photos
• Bonus Lesson: When Organising Photos Feels Hard
• Lifetime access to the course materials
Curriculum
Welcome
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Golden Rule 1 - Back Up
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Golden Rule 2 - Know Your Why
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Golden Rule 5 - Do Something!
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Words of Encouragement
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Bonus Class Organise and Preserve Your Printed Photos presented by Chantal
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Bonus Class Why Organising Photos Feels Hard presented by Fiona
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BUNDLE and SAVE!
For the most complete experience
Our Bundle Option includes this DIY Photo Organising Course PLUS access to a Live Intensive Workshop, where you will work through the entire framework with us live.
It’s the most comprehensive way to learn the framework, and saves you $200.
