PHOTOGRAPHY STORAGE
How Much Photo and Video Storage Does a Photographer Need?
Storage planning depends on annual shoot volume, file size, retention policy, RAW delivery, video duration, and whether archives live in the client platform.Measure standard photos separately
Optimized gallery files and original-resolution photographs have different storage profiles. Track actual usage instead of counting gallery names.
Treat RAW files as a separate tier
RAW collections grow quickly and are often retained differently from delivered JPEG files.
Measure hosted video by duration and quality
Video capacity should clearly state duration and maximum playback quality so studios can estimate real delivery needs.