How to Add File Names to a Photo Contact Sheet

Adding filenames to a contact sheet makes it easier to identify individual photographs.

Why Add File Names?

When reviewing hundreds of photographs, visual thumbnails alone may not be enough. Filenames provide an easy way to refer to a specific image.

Client Photo Selection

Photographers can use filenames to let clients tell them exactly which photographs they want edited or delivered.

Photo Organization

Filenames can also help when creating visual indexes for large image collections.

Keep Text Readable

Choose a font size that remains readable without taking too much space away from the photographs.

Use Captions When Necessary

If filenames are not descriptive enough, captions can provide additional context about each image.