This book is about improving and optimizing your photographic workflow by automating tedious tasks and using lightweight and specialized tools. The book covers the following topics:- Use Bash shell scripts to automatically import photos and RAW files from a storage card or camera and automatically rename, geotag, and neatly organize the transferred files
- Organize and manage photos with ExifTool
- Manage and edit photos using the lightweight yet versatile gThumb application
- Manage and process RAW files with Darktable
- Manage and process photos with digiKam
- Apply color corrections using Hald CLUT
- Set up a simple self-hosted photo publishing web application to share and showcase your photographic masterpieces
- Implement a cloud backup system
- Build a Raspberry Pi-based device for backing up photos on the move
- Write Bash shell and Python scripts to control a Sony camera from a Linux machine via Wi-Fi
- Use Termux to organize, process, and back up photos and RAW files on an Android device
- Find photos from the past with Natsukashii
- Draw inspiration from Unsplash with the Unbash script
- Build photo essays with Expose
- Turn a Raspberry Pi into a Wireless Camera Server
- Create super-resolution photos with the Highrise script
- Follow photographers on Instagram without an account
- Keep track of your gear using Everyday Photo Carry
- Plan your photographic activities with Simple Photo Planner
All material and scripts in the book are derived from the author's actual Linux-based photographic workflow.