Unlocking the Power of the Image Basket

Unlocking the Image Basket
A Photographer’s Shortcut to Quick Selections

Photo Supreme is a powerhouse when it comes to digital asset management (DAM). Among its many features designed to streamline the way photographers and creatives handle large image libraries, one underrated but incredibly useful tool stands out: the Image Basket.

If you’ve ever wished for a quick, flexible way to temporarily collect and work with a selection of files without disturbing your existing catalog structure, the Image Basket is exactly what you need. Let’s break down what it is, why it matters, and how you can make the most of it in your workflow.

What is the Image Basket?

Think of the Image Basket as a scratchpad or temporary holding area inside Photo Supreme. Instead of creating a new catalog, album, or collection every time you want to group images together, you can simply drop them into the basket. It’s a lightweight, non-destructive way to work with sets of images on the fly. Importantly, placing images in the basket doesn’t change their catalog organization, folder structure, or metadata: it’s just a temporary workspace.

Why is the Image Basket Helpful?

The Image Basket shines because of its flexibility and speed. Here are some key benefits:

Quick gathering point:
You can collect images from different folders, catalogs, or collections in seconds, without worrying about disrupting their original locations.
Non-destructive:
Since it doesn’t affect your database, you can experiment freely with selections.
Efficient comparison:
Perfect for side-by-side review of shots from multiple shoots or folders.
Batch actions:
Once in the basket, you can easily apply metadata, keywords, ratings, or export settings to all included images at once.
Temporary projects:
Great for client previews, test exports, or ad-hoc groupings you don’t need to keep long term.

In short, the Image Basket saves you from creating unnecessary clutter in your catalog while still giving you control over curated image sets.

How to Use the Image Basket Effectively

Here are a few practical ways to integrate the Image Basket into your workflow:

1. Prepping Client Selections

Gather a handful of images from different folders into the basket to create a quick proofing set. From there, you can export low-res previews or show them within Photo Supreme without touching your main catalog structure.

2. Batch Metadata Edits

If you’ve imported a set of images from different shoots but need to apply the same metadata (e.g., copyright info or location), drop them all into the basket first. Then apply the edits in one go.

3. Cross-Collection Comparisons

Sometimes you want to compare shots taken months apart or from different projects. The Image Basket lets you bring them together instantly for side-by-side review.

4. Temporary Project Workspace

When working on short-term projects, such as a presentation or a blog post, the basket acts as your staging area. Once the project is done, you can clear the basket without leaving behind redundant albums or collections.

5. Export Staging

Need to export a mixed selection at once? Gather them into the basket, apply your export preset, and let Photo Supreme handle the rest.

Wrapping Up

The Image Basket may seem like a small feature in Photo Supreme, but it’s a surprisingly powerful one. By offering a temporary, flexible workspace, it saves you time, prevents catalog clutter, and lets you handle images in a more fluid way.