SOFTWARE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
LR OPTIMIZE
IS YOUR LIGHTROOM RUNNING SLOW?
Adobe Lightroom is at the center of my editing workflow. As powerful as it is, Lightroom has some flaws. One issue that arises every couple months is a noticeable slowdown in performance, especially when navigating through images or opening them in the Develop module. After some research, I discovered that Lightroom doesn’t effectively manage its image cache. If it is left unchecked, the cache can grow to hundreds of gigabytes, causing Lightroom to slow down as it continuously indexes the data even on the fastest hardware.
To address this, I developed a tool that monitors the status of Lightroom’s various caches and catalogs. The software also allows you to delete preview files, which I've found to be the main culprit behind Lightroom’s slowdowns.
Current status: Active and Production Ready.
FILEFLOW
AUTOMATE IMPORT | COMPARE | VERIFICATION | BACKUP | COMPRESSION
FileFlow is a powerful media management tool designed to streamline and automate the import process for photos and videos. It ensures a seamless workflow by checking for duplicate files, verifying successful transfers, and backing up files to a secondary location for added security. For additional efficiency, FileFlow includes an optional image compression feature, optimizing storage without compromising quality. Whether you’re managing a single project or an extensive media library, FileFlow keeps your files organized, backed up, and ready for editing.
Current status: Active and in Beta Testing.
IsTheInternetUp?
SHOW YOUR CURRENT INTERNET CONNECTION STATUS
IsTheInternetUp is a lightweight network monitoring tool that continuously checks your internet connection by pinging the network every second. Designed to alert you the moment a connection is lost, it provides instant feedback to help identify network issues and minimize downtime. Whether you're troubleshooting, gaming, or just staying connected, IsTheInternetUp ensures you're always aware of your internet status.
Current status: Active and Production Ready.
You can check it out here.
CamRanger Favorites Exporter
GENERATE A LIGHTROOM COPY LIST
The CamRanger is an awesome tool that lets you view images from your photo sessions in real time. When you take a picture on your camera CamRanger sends that image to your tablet or phone via wifi making it easy for your clients to make adjustments and select favorites on set.
As amazing as the CamRanger is it doesn’t currently allow you to send star ratings to your camera / RAW files… but it does save the rating information in the preview JPGs.
CamRangerFavoritesExporter allows you to generate a Lightroom copy list from your preview JPGs even if CamRanger has changed the name of the files by matching the stored EXIF data in the JPG and the RAW file.
Current status: Active and in Beta Testing.
HOW I GOT IN TO COMPUTERS
An old computer I found in my school attic was my entry into the world of technology.
Shortly after getting it booted up, an employee at a local computer store near my home introduced me to the BASIC programming language. That same day, I wrote my first program, a video game.
My first software job involved creating automation routines for a big bank, so when I transitioned into photography, it felt natural to look for ways to automate the repetitive tasks photographers face every day.
This curiosity led me to develop software specifically for photographers, streamlining tasks like organizing, and managing files, allowing them to focus more on creativity and less on tedious work.