I've been reluctant to rename my raw files. I realize the original file name is stored in the Raw Data in File Info (in Adobe) forever, so maybe I'm being silly.


I guess I worry that, since I take so many photos of the same thing - the GWB, the Hudson River, street scenes around Manhattan - I worry that all my file names will look the same.


I import shoots into directories that are named by date and a one or two-word description. - year-month-day-descriptor - so I can see Hudson River images from March 2008 very easily.


It's been working so far, but every book I read tells me to import and rename. No author ever recommends keeping the original file name.


What is your scheme when it comes to importing / renaming / organizing your photos?


Thanks Everyone, for any thoughts you'd like to share.