Upcoming Live Intensive Workshops for 2026


6 June, 8 August, 22 November

Enjoy learning in real time? The Live Intensive Workshops deliver the full DIY Photo Organising Course in a structured, guided format over approximately 5 hours, presented live via Zoom.

Instead of working through the material alone, you’ll move through the entire 5 Golden Rules framework with Fiona and Chantal, with space to ask questions along the way.

What's included



In the Live Intensive Workshops, we teach all 5 Golden Rules and guide you through the workbook in real time. The workshop 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:

• The complete walkthrough of the 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising framework
5-hours+ of Live teaching covering all core course modules
A comprehensive 40+ page workbook 
• Downloadable worksheets, templates, examples, and structured checklists
Clear recommendations on backup and protection strategies
• Opportunity to ask questions during the session
• Space for reflection, discussion, and shared learning


BUNDLE and SAVE!

For the most complete experience


Our Bundle Option includes this Live Intensive Workshop PLUS lifetime access to the full DIY Photo Organising Course and resources.

It’s the most comprehensive way to learn the framework, and saves you $200.


Your Instructors


Fiona McLauchlan and Chantal Imbach are certified professional photo organisers and hosts of the DIY Photo Organising Podcast, where they share practical workflows, tech guidance, and their signature 5 Golden Rules of Photo Organising.

Fiona began her career working directly with clients in their homes, helping them organise and preserve printed and digital photos. Through years of client work, she developed a deep understanding of both the practical side of organising and the human side. Now, as a registered counsellor, Fiona supports clients with the emotional side of photo organising through her private practice, Counselling Memories.

Chantal is the founder of Photos In Order, a Melbourne-based photo organising service dedicated to helping people organise, back up, and protect their photos with clarity and confidence. She specialises in simple, sustainable systems that work across devices and platforms, bringing structure and calm to even the most overwhelming collections.

Friends and collaborators for over a decade, Fiona and Chantal combine real-world organising expertise with grounded encouragement, helping you approach your photos with clarity, confidence, and common sense.