Rebecca, We have spent some time researching this ... the tough part is finding a system that will accommodate metadata in addition to the standard EXIF stuff that comes with an image. For many years we used a program call ImageAXS Pro. It was nice because the extra data were actually stored in an Access database that you could connect to from other databases. It is now long gone (http://www.gallerysystems.com/imageaxs). We moved to an open-source product called coppermine (http://coppermine-gallery.net/). It runs on a server but you can control who has access. This actually may be a benefit as you might get help annotating the images by your staff -- they can access it from any place having web access. Coppermine seems to have a good user community and relatively active development. Good luck! Tim Howard NY Natural Heritage Program/SUNY ESF
>>> Rebecca Pudner<[email protected]> 3/19/2014 11:02 AM >>> Good Morning, I have been helping to manage a simple fire-effects photo monitoring program at state parks and natural areas statewide. The program is growing and we have a lot of local staff trained to take the photos and send them to our office, both dormant and growing season. As the initiative grows I am looking for a better way to store our images. Right now I am simply using folders in Windows explorer. Desired features of a photo management software program include: the ability to quickly/easily rename photos, the option to add metadata to the make the photos query-able, and be free or affordable with no subscription required. We do not need the ability to edit the photos. I should mention that we have an Access database we use to keep track of information regarding the locations of the permanent points, as well as revisit dates. I appreciate any recommendations anyone may have for simple software that will help us stay organized and save time. Thank you, Rebecca Pudner GA DNR Nongame Conservation Section
