In this episode of Sort-it-Out, Kristi and Amanda take you behind the scenes to share the three core tools they rely on when organizing photo collections for clients and themselves. These tools help simplify the process of consolidating scattered photos, organizing them chronologically, and removing duplicates — especially when working within the Apple ecosystem.

• Why organizing often starts outside of your photo library

• The importance of consolidating photos from multiple sources before organizing

• How the right tools can dramatically reduce overwhelm and save time

1. Big Mean Folder Machine A powerful tool used to consolidate and organize photo folders into chronological order based on metadata, making large collections easier to manage.

2. Adobe Bridge (Free Tool) A flexible photo viewing and key wording program that allows you to sort, filter, and manage photos directly from your computer folders.

3. PhotoSweeper An inexpensive but highly effective tool for identifying and removing duplicate or similar photos — especially useful for large collections.

Bonus Tool: Dropbox A simple way to collect, share, and transfer photos between people or devices, making collaboration and project workflows easier.

You don’t need dozens of complicated apps to organize your photos — just a few well-chosen tools can dramatically simplify your workflow and help you move from photo chaos to clarity.

Remember: Take what fits, leave what doesn’t, and focus on progress over perfection.

Ever try to silence your iPhone alarm before it wakes your partner… only to be blinded by a surprise update and completely thrown off before the day even starts? 🙃 That was Kristi — and it led to an unexpected aha moment that instantly changed how she uses screenshots (and keeps her camera roll clutter-free).

In this episode, we talk about how a small iPhone update revealed a powerful organizing feature that many people overlook — even though Amanda has been quietly using it for years.

• A very real, half-asleep tech frustration we’ve all experienced

• How screenshots don’t have to automatically live in your camera roll

• The little checkmark option that lets you choose where screenshots are saved

• Why saving screenshots to Notes or Files can drastically reduce photo clutter

• How small tech tweaks can prevent bigger organizing problems later

• Why updates often highlight tools we already had — but weren’t using intentionally

You don’t need a massive decluttering session to stay organized. Tiny decisions made in the moment — like where a screenshot gets saved — can save you hours of cleanup later.

As always, this isn’t about perfection or doing it “the right way.” It’s about noticing small opportunities, choosing what works for you, and building simple workflows that fit real life.

Take what fits, leave what doesn’t — and we’ll see you next time on sort-it-out. 🎧✨

Photo books sound like a great idea… until you actually try to make one. In this quick Q&A episode, Kristi answers the most common photo book questions we’ve heard over the years — no pressure to finish, just clarity to help you get unstuck.

This episode is for anyone who’s been avoiding photo books because they feel overwhelming, too big, or “not perfect enough.”

• How to actually start a photo book (hint: it’s not design)

• Why starting small beats starting “meaningful”

• How many photos you really need (it’s fewer than you think)

• Pages vs. spreads — and how to think about storytelling

• Choosing a photo book size and page count without overthinking

• Why imperfect photos still belong in your books

• What to do if you’re afraid you won’t finish

• How “done” can feel better than “done perfectly”

Kristi also shares personal stories — from thinking she invented scrapbooking (spoiler: she didn’t 😄) to finally finishing long-overdue school memory books for her kids in a way that actually worked.

If you’ve been holding off on photo books because you thought you had to do everything the right way, this episode gives you permission to do it your way.

📘 100 Unique Photo Book Ideas Get inspired with simple, creative photo book ideas you may never have considered: 👉 Grab the list here!

🌐 Website: https://www.memorymomentum.ca 📧 Email: digitalflow@memorymomentum.ca

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Take what fits, leave what doesn’t — and remember, progress beats perfection. We’ll see you next time on Sort-It-Out.