Getting the ball rolling

Things have been a little quiet here lately as I gear up to launch Keyed In Consulting. I'm currently still in the research stage, identifying the metadata needs of local photographers. What challenges do photographers face in keywording/tagging their work? What is exactly the right balance between accessible pricing and the value of metadata expertise? What vocabularies and guidelines do photographers use for cataloging and indexing their own images? What are my best resources for staying at the forefront of current trends, technologies, and practices? These are some of the thoughts running through my head as I lay the groundwork for this venture.

One thing I can say for sure is that I am very pleased to be doing some work with Trendesigns, a fantastic graphic design company in the Seattle area. Thanks, Trendesigns!

Have a happy Valentine's Day!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the Keyed In blog! I decided to start a new blog as I begin my journey with Keyed In Consulting. I'm starting a small business to assist photographers with their keywording, captioning, and other metadata needs. I also plan to offer copyright registration service for busy photographers. I have years of experience in keywording, caption writing, and metadata management at both Getty Images and Corbis. Using this expertise, I will provide accurate and relevant search metadata to photographers and other artists and imagery specialists at a reasonable price. Keyed In Consulting will be localized to the Seattle area so that I can get to know my clients, assess their wants and needs, and provide in-person, hands-on assistance.

Stay tuned for additional details!