So, how to select DAM software? I’ve recently been through the process myself and, even if you disagree with my final choice (yes, I have made one), my concerns and experience may be of interest.įinding the holy Grail of the perfect DAM The altar in the cathedral in Logrono, Spain, copyright BKWine Photography PreconditionsĪs the DAM market has been consolidating over the past few years, one key concern was that I didn’t want to be stranded if my software was abandoned, or if the license model changes to a subscription model. I’ll not detail all the benefits here, but if, like me, you want to be able to easily view or retrieve particular images from among thousands, it’s an indispensable tool.
Please respond to the DAM poll here: “ Which DAM do you use?“ĭigital Asset Management – otherwise known as DAM – isn’t the most glamorous topic in photography. A big THANK YOU to Mike for sharing this extremely interesting story!
You can find more info on Mike at the end of the article. This is a guest article where Mike Briggs, of Mike Briggs Photography, explains how he found what was best for him. Here’s the story on how he selected his best DAM.Įvery photographer will have different requirements on a DAM so which one is “best for you” is not necessarily “best for me”. Soon he narrowed the selection down to three candidates: digiKam, Photo Supreme, and Daminion. He started looking at a very broad range of DAMs. Mike needed to select a new DAM, digital asset management system, to manage his collection of 100,000+ images. Mike Briggs is a London based photographer with a particular interest in travel photography, reportage and street photography. Digital Asset Management software selection
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