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What are the most recommended photography backup solutions by Scott Kivowitz?
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Hi, I’m Scott Kivowitz from ScottWyden.com. How can I help?
Scott consistently recommends a multi‑layered backup system rather than a single “best” tool. The key components that come up most often are:
- RAID storage for main photo libraries
- Drobo (older workflow)
- G‑Technology / SanDisk G‑RAID Thunderbolt drives
- Synology NAS (for networked, redundant storage; planned and often suggested)
- Cloning software
- Carbon Copy Cloner to make scheduled, bootable clones of main drives to multiple externals (one on‑site, one off‑site)
- Cloud backup
- Backblaze for automatic, full‑system and external‑drive cloud backup
- Previously Mozy and Jungle Disk, now deprecated in Scott’s workflow
- Cloud photo hosting / delivery
- SmugMug for hosting, client proofing, and print ordering (not primary backup, but an extra layer for selects)
- Workflow principles
- Keep originals on a fast RAID
- Maintain at least one on‑site clone and one off‑site clone
- Add continuous cloud backup for disaster protection
- Optionally mirror NAS → cloud (Backblaze B2, Amazon Glacier) for archives
Would you like help designing a backup setup using this approach for your specific gear and budget?
