My (imperfect) way of organization is this:


Since I keep a picture a day blog, I find it easy to make a folder for every day. I.e. [7-09-09]


Recently I started being able to do actual shoots for "clients". When that is the case, I dispose of the folder named by date method and use the subject's name. Then I'll put sub folders in after that. [Chris CD Cover] --> [test shots], [check 3 (not used)], etc.


The only renaming of files I do is after I edit a file. I will tag [edit1] on the end. [IMG_3453edit1.jpg]. If I need a print size specific shot, I will do [IMG_3453edit1 8x10].


This seems to work for me right now. although finding certain files from long ago can be a pain sometimes.