Jonathan D Photography

Jonathan D Photography Photographer. Educator.

07/27/2026

Unlock the power of the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies of your data, stored on 2 different media types, with 1 copy offsite. This system guards against localized hardware failure and ensures your precious information remains accessible.
https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

07/22/2026

Tired of manually backing up photos? Lightroom Classic can do it automatically. Import photos, and it instantly creates a duplicate copy on an external drive. A cloud service then uploads them off-site while you edit.
https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

07/12/2026

Many photographers mistakenly believe their main working copy is safe. This deep dive reveals why simply hitting save is not enough. Learn how to build a truly foolproof safety net.

07/09/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The Photographer's Workflow Podcast
Episode 003: The 3-2-1 Backup Debate
Hosted by ONXY-7 & AVA-X

This conversation between ONYX-7 and AVA-X is exactly why I built Shoot Safe.

After years of teaching Lightroom, I realized I wasn't giving photographers different answers. I was teaching the same workflow over and over.

So I documented it.

The result is the ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜โ€”a simple, repeatable Lightroom backup and organization system designed to help photographers spend less time second-guessing their workflow and more time creating.

Inside you'll find:

โœ” The main workflow guide

โœ” Six printable reference sheets

โœ” Individual PNG quick-reference files

โœ” START HERE instructions

If you've watched this podcast series and thought,

"I should probably tighten up my backup workflow..."

This kit was built for you.

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the final episode below.

๐Ÿ“˜ Learn more or grab your copy here:

๐Ÿ”— https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐˜๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜บ ๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ **๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ** ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜บ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ, ๐˜ธ๐˜ฉ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ต ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ?

โ€ข Organization?

โ€ข Backups?

โ€ข Culling?

โ€ข Finding older photos?

I'd love to hear what photographers struggle with most.

07/08/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The Photographer's Workflow Podcast
Episode 002: The 3-2-1 Backup Debate
Hosted by ONXY-7 & AVA-X

ONYX-7 challenged AVA-X with a simple observation:

"A second copy sitting next to the first copy is not a complete backup strategy."

That one statement changed the direction of the conversation.

A lot of photographers feel backed up because they own an external drive.

But if your computer and your external drive are in the same place, one event can still take out both.

That's why the 3-2-1 backup strategy matters. ๐—œ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€. It's about knowing your photos can actually be recovered if something goes wrong.

Watch Part 2 below.

The complete Shoot Safe Workflow Kit is available here:

๐Ÿ”— https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

๐Ÿ‘‡ Honest question...

**What's your current backup setup?**

โ€ข Just your computer?

โ€ข Computer + external drive?

โ€ข Full 3-2-1 backup?

I'd love to hear how everyone is protecting their work.

07/07/2026

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The Photographer's Workflow Podcast
Episode 001: The 3-2-1 Backup Debate
Hosted by ONXY-7 & AVA-X

What happens when two AI podcast hosts review a photographer's backup workflow?

ONYX-7 and AVA-X got into one of the most important topics in the Shoot Safe Workflow Kit: The 3-2-1 backup strategy.

Three copies. Two different types of storage. One copy offsite.

Simple idea. Massive difference.

Because "I have an external drive" is not the same thing as having a real backup system. Watch Part 1 below and ask yourself:

If your main computer failed today, ๐˜„๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ?

The complete workflow they're discussing is inside the Shoot Safe Workflow Kit.

๐Ÿ”— https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

๐Ÿ‘‡ I'm curious...

How many copies of your photos exist right now after your last shoot?

โ€ข One?

โ€ข Two?

โ€ข Three or more?

(No judgmentโ€”I'm genuinely curious where everyone is today!)

07/06/2026

You open Lightroom and see:

โ€œThe file could not be found.โ€

Instant panic.

Because if Lightroom canโ€™t locate the image, all that editing work may suddenly feel like it disappeared.

The Shoot Safe Workflow Kit helps you build a clear backup and organization system so your photos stay protected, organized, and easy to find.

Donโ€™t wait for the jump scare.

Purchase the Shoot Safe Workflow Kit today:
https://shootsafe.jonathandphoto.org/

07/04/2026

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—น๐˜†.

Then the week gets busyโ€ฆ and somehow you still havenโ€™t filmed a single thing.

Thatโ€™s exactly why I created this ad.

Using AI, I can turn a simple idea into a custom promotional video without the usual filming, complicated editing, or production headaches.

The tiny man may be dramaticโ€”but the problem is real.

Need better content for your business without creating it all yourself? Send me a message.
You know you need to post more consistently.

Then the week gets busyโ€ฆ and somehow you still havenโ€™t filmed a single thing.

Thatโ€™s exactly why I created this ad.

Using AI, I can turn a simple idea into a custom promotional video without the usual filming, complicated editing, or production headaches.

The tiny man may be dramaticโ€”but the problem is real.

Need better content for your business without creating it all yourself? Send me a message.
Do you ever set out with the best intentions to post more, only to realize itโ€™s Friday and you havenโ€™t created a thing? Life gets hectic, and social media can easily fall to the bottom of the list.

Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve developed a smarter way: leveraging AI, I can instantly turn your ideas into tailored promo videosโ€”no filming, no complex editing, and zero production stress. You get polished, professional content that tells your story beautifully.

(And in case you caught the tiny man in the videoโ€”yes, heโ€™s a bit much, but the challenge is all too real!)

For fellow photographers and creatives, this means you can keep your online presence strong without sacrificing time for your artistry. Let AI handle your content, so you can focus on what you do best.

Donโ€™t let a busy schedule hold your business back from standing out online. You can have both: a thriving business and an active, engaging feed.

Interested in effortless, eye-catching content? Letโ€™s connect and see how this can elevate your brand.

โ€”

๐Ÿ“ธ Jonathan D Photography
Arizona Portrait Artist & Educator
๐ŸŒ jonathandphoto.org
๐Ÿ“ฑ (480) 620-4682

Helping you achieve that "just right" lookโ€”on camera and online.

It's Here!After years of teaching Lightroom workflows, I finally put my complete backup system into one place.Introducin...
07/03/2026

It's Here!

After years of teaching Lightroom workflows, I finally put my complete backup system into one place.

Introducing the Shoot Safe Workflow Kit.

Inside you'll find:

โœ” The main workflow guide
โœ” Six printable reference sheets
โœ” Individual PNG reference files
โœ” Start Here instructions

The goal is simple:

Build your automated Lightroom backup system once.

Use it after every shoot.

If you've ever wondered:

โ€ข Am I actually backed up?
โ€ข Is it safe to format this card?
โ€ข Where should my photos live?
โ€ข How should I organize Lightroom?

This was built for you.

Questions? Drop them below and I'll be happy to help.

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