How to Back Up Client Photos Safely
A simple backup approach for client work: local storage, a cloud copy, and the delivered gallery as a third layer.
A reasonable minimum is three copies: the original card or drive, a local backup drive, and a cloud copy — losing any one of the three still leaves the work recoverable.
A delivered client gallery effectively becomes a fourth copy while it stays live, though it shouldn't be relied on as a primary backup since it's set to expire on a date you control.
Frequently asked questions
Is a client gallery a substitute for a proper backup?
No — treat it as a bonus copy while it's live, not a replacement for your own backup routine, since galleries are meant to expire eventually.
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