My workflow is similar. I have some memory and editing software, but it is poor man's gear. I shoot with a Canon 7D, a T3, and a very old 5D. I edit in Photoshop CS5. I have a small, 1TB external storage drive.
What can we do with second-rate gear, and what can we do with the photos we get?
Tip #1
Edit immediately, if possible. Keeping a clean inventory is important.
Tip #2
Edits should be clean and realistic. Generally speaking, edits should be subtle and most importantly- edits should reflect what the eye saw.
Tip #3
Storage on external drives is optimum. If you have friends or clients, use memory cards to back-up their saved data.
Tip #4
Often, the only edits you will need are slight adjustments of white balance, highlights, and cropping.
Tip #5
Storing files in folders and labeling folders and memory cards is essential for long-term identification and workflow ease.
Tip #6
Editing is a personal preference, and watermarks are no different. I try to keep mine from being distracting. Others, want to distract. The watermark is a great way to advertise copyright ownership.
Tip #7
Be picky. Throw away garbage photos. Anything mediocre is garbage.
Tip #8
Cropping is sometimes necessary. But, try to compose your photos so they don't need cropped.
Tip #9
Edits should have integrity to them. Using filters is fine, and playing with color and contrast is part of the art, just be sure you retain some artistic relevance to the scene.
Tip #10
Stay busy. Edit constantly, and research editing and storage options. Learn while you shoot and while you edit.
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