What’s Momo? you may ask. Momo is a Bash shell script for importing and organizing photos and RAW files. It is also an essential part of my Linux-based photography workflow.
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NAS-Based Linux Photography Workflow
When a few months ago I decided to buy a NAS, my plan was to use it as a dumb storage device that makes it easier to access my files and keep them safe. Gradually, though, I found myself using…
Discover Photos from the Past with Natsukashii
Since I left Facebook for good, I realized how much I liked a simple yet nice feature. Every day, Facebook would show me photos I took on this day a year ago. Although I wasn’t sharing a lot of photos…
Photo Funnel: Easy Photo Import on Linux
A while ago, I cobbled together Photo Funnel, a simple tool for importing photos and RAW files from storage cards to a Linux machine. Although it wasn’t meant to replace digiKam, I ended up using it as my primary import…
Add Bash Shell Scripts to the Import Module in digiKam
The default functionality of the Import module in digiKam can be extended by linking a Bash shell script to the import operation. This way, you can perform a wide range of actions on the imported files: from manipulating them using…
Compare Photos with ImageMagick and a KDE Service Menu Action
Need to compare two photos side-by-side? Using the convert tool, you can quickly stitch two or more photos together and compare the result in any image viewer: The example command above stitches photo1.jpg and photo2.jpg from left to right (i.e.…
Tagged with: bash, imagemagick, shell-scripting
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Coarse Geotagging with Bash and Google Maps
If all you want is to geotag photos with coordinates of the city where they were taken, a simple Bash shell script is all your need.
Tagged with: bash, exiftool, geotagging, google, shell-scripting
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Software
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Software
Apply Multiple Hald CLUT Presets in a Single Action with a Bash Shell Script
Hald CLUT files offer a straightforward way to apply color corrections to an image (read the Linux Photography book to learn more about Hald CLUT and its usage). Install ImageMagick on your system, and you can easily apply a Hald…
Tagged with: bash, hald-clut, shell-scripting
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Posted in Open Source, Photography, Scribbles, Software
Add Captions with Basic EXIF Data to Photos using ImageMagick
The ability to quickly add a caption containing basic EXIF info (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, etc.) to a photo can come in useful in many situations. And a simple Bash shell script can help you with that.
Photo Funnel: Drag-and-Drop Photo Copying Tool For Linux
Sometimes you need to transfer and organize just a handful of specific photos and raw files from your camera, and a simple GUI tool can help your with that.
Recipes for automated and streamlined photographic workflow on Linux
Use digiKam? Get this book!
Practical advice for nighttime photography
Scribbles and Snaps 