
Importing using Finder or Windows Explorer I’ll cover this process first, then look at Bridge and Lightroom. If you don’t have either program, or if you prefer to manage the process yourself, you can do so using Finder on the Mac or Windows Explorer on a PC. If you are using Lightroom then you can launch Lightroom and import your photos using it. If you’re using Photoshop then you can use Bridge to import your photos. Now you can take charge and manage the process in a way that makes sense for you. If it is not the application you want to use then do just that – close it. Any application that opens and tries to grab your photos for you can be closed down. The first thing to understand about getting photos from your camera card or camera onto your computer is that you’re in charge.

Unfortunately this process is often hijacked by (well-meaning if misguided) software which purports to do the work for you but leaves you wondering just where your photos really are! So, to help you understand your options for getting your photos onto your computer, here’s what I recommend. Before you can begin editing your photos you need to get them safely off your camera and onto your computer.
