What are the most recommended photography backup solutions by Scott Kivowitz?

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?