Lightroom And Metadata for Underwater Images

Managing underwater photography collections can be overwhelming, but with Adobe Lightroom's robust metadata features, organization becomes seamless. On his blog, Mike Jones outlines a systematic approach to metadata management, emphasizing the importance of consistent practices to enhance searchability and gain deeper insights into marine environments.

Key steps include:

1. Rating: Assigning ratings to evaluate image quality.
2. Keywords: Applying terms to describe the environment and subjects.
3. Title: Using a consistent format for easy grouping.
4. Species: Recording both common and scientific names.
5. Category: Grouping similar species under broader classifications.
6. GPS: Adding precise coordinates to document the exact location of each shot.

Implementing these practices transforms your photo library into a valuable dataset, capturing snapshots of time, place, biodiversity, and behavior.

For a comprehensive guide, visit Mike Jones's blog:

https://mikejonesdive.com/lightroom-metadata