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Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

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For the past nine years, I have regularly updated a series of posts detailing my photography backup routine. This is done in an attempt to receive fewer "HELP, I just lost all my photos" emails.

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Having just purchased a few new pieces of kit in the November sales to tweak my backup setup, I thought it was prime time for another update in the series. Hit the link below to see how I protect my photos.

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>> My Professional Photo Backup Routine – 2025 Edition

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Much Requested - With Thanks

I frequently receive emails expressing gratitude for my site's helpful content or my assistance with photography gear questions. Occasionally, people will ask whether there is a direct way to support my efforts, like a "tip jar."

With many thanks to those who have so consistently bugged me about this, I have finally implemented a simple solution :)

It's no secret that keeping an independent website going is becoming increasingly challenging. The internet is becoming flooded with AI-generated drivel, and ad revenue has dramatically decreased.

If you find my articles helpful, please consider a donation to support human-generated content and keep the site free to all.

And yes, to those who have asked, I'm also investigating how people can join an ad-free version of the site—I'm hoping news will follow in the coming months. I'm a one-man band, and figuring this out takes time.

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Coming Soon...

I'm working on something really special for my subscribers. Something I have never seen any other photographer do. I'm going to take you on a journey... More details next week!

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With thanks from the Yukon,

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Dan Carr

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