Professional photographers all agree that photo culling is an essential but tedious ordeal. James Broadbent, the founder of
That’s why photographers should develop their curatorial skills by culling with tools that make the process easier rather than take away their creative autonomy and decision-making.Chasewild “Culling is one of the most important aspects of your workflow,” Broadbent tells PetaPixel. “It defines your work, what you deliver, and what you share on your website or social media.”
“I wanted to create something that was lightning fast and eliminated the thousands of small decisions involved in culling,” Broadbent explains. “This way, I could channel my energy towards the creative aspects of culling that define my photography and my style.”Since launching, Narrative Select has become one of the most popular tools photographers use for culling, with 33% of photographers using it to assist in image selection.
Besides its smart features, Select uses keyboard shortcuts to make it simple for photographers to rate and navigate from one photo to another quickly. The fast image import also speeds up the workflow, and users don’t need to waste time waiting for photos to load each time.