Automated backup of raw files to cloud storage

Purpose

1. Secure and systematic backup of commercial photography raw files to mitigate loss risk, ensure business continuity, enable client access, and maintain project archives.

2. Support on-location, studio, and remote staff, allowing raw files from memory cards, network storage, or local PCs to be captured and auto-synced to verified cloud storage.

3. Facilitate collaboration by granting project teams and clients prompt, controlled access to originals for retouching, approvals, and proofing.

4. Maintain a verifiable digital archive, meeting client requirements for delivery, legal compliance, and portfolio building.

5. Automate redundancy checks and tiered backup policies for short-term and long-term retention.

Trigger Conditions

1. New file or folder detected in a designated local or shared directory (e.g., capture completes, import to server).

2. Scheduled interval triggers (e.g., hourly after shoot events, end-of-day batch uploads).

3. Manual trigger via web dashboard or mobile app for on-demand, priority projects.

4. Integration with DAM (Digital Asset Manager) status updates, e.g., “imported” or “ready for archive.”

5. New job or client project creation, activating a unique cloud workspace for isolating files.

Platform Variants

1. Google Drive

• API: Files.create endpoint with resumable upload; set shared permissions by project role.
  
• Configuration: OAuth2 for secure auth, map local folders to Drive “Project ID”.
  

2. Dropbox

• API: /files/upload and /sharing/create_shared_link; webhook to listen for completed uploads.
  
• Configuration: Token auth, designate subfolders per client/assignment.
  

3. Microsoft OneDrive

• API: driveItem: createUploadSession for large files; automate folder creation based on events.
  
• Configuration: Use Graph API with delegated permission flow.
  

4. Box

• API: Upload via /files/content; set metadata and collaborator permissions during flow.
  
• Configuration: App User OAuth2; auto-tagging for retrieval.
  

5. Amazon S3

• API: PutObject with server-side encryption; enable S3 event notifications to validate backup.
  
• Configuration: IAM roles with limited permissions for secure uploads.
  

6. Backblaze B2

• API: b2_upload_file; trigger lifecycle rules for archival class change.
  
• Configuration: Use Application Key for scoped access.
  

7. Wasabi

• API: PutObject; configure bucket policy to restrict public reads, automate folder structures by date/job.
  
• Configuration: API keys rotate per staff/project.
  

8. pCloud

• API: uploadfile endpoint; periodic sync jobs initiated based on project status.
  
• Configuration: OAuth2/well-scoped tokens per team.
  

9. MEGA

• API: Upload with mega.files.upload(); assign encryption keys for each backup session.
  
• Configuration: API-driven account management for limiting access scope.
  

10. Sync.com

• API: Automated folder syncing via WebDAV/SFTP integration for initial file drop.
  
• Configuration: Share link automation for client review.
  

11. Egnyte

• API: PUT /file; integrate with webhook for upload completion status.
  
• Configuration: Custom permission matrix per project folder.
  

12. Citrix ShareFile

• API: Folder.Create followed by File.Upload; real-time notifications to admins on success/failure.
  
• Configuration: SAML-based user roles.
  

13. Zoho WorkDrive

• API: uploadFile method; trigger from workflow change event.
  
• Configuration: OAuth and role-based workspace assignment.
  

14. Tresorit

• API: UploadFile; automated link generation with expiration for client download.
  
• Configuration: Individual vault for each assignment.
  

15. Adobe Creative Cloud

• API: Files endpoint for direct upload; schedule sync when project marked “imported” in DAM.
  
• Configuration: Auto-create folders by project metadata.
  

16. SmugMug

• API: album!images POST for raw file backups; private sharing with links.
  
• Configuration: Album auto-naming based on project details.
  

17. Mylio

• API: Device/folder sync triggers on new imports; export to Vault Cloud folder.
  
• Configuration: Project-based organization and sync rules.
  

18. Nextcloud

• API: OCS Files/Upload; triggers on file add events via webhooks.
  
• Configuration: LDAP/AD integration for photographer staff.
  

19. Filestack

• API: Upload via file picker/widget; post-forwarding to desired cloud store.
  
• Configuration: Secure URLs with time-limited access for clients.
  

20. Filebase

• API: S3-compatible PutObject; bucket assignment by job.
  
• Configuration: Token-based sign-in and archival lifecycle automation.
  

Benefits

1. Eliminates manual transfer error, reducing risk of file loss due to local hardware failure.

2. Central archive accelerates search, retrieval, and downstream editing.

3. Enables parallel collaboration with controlled access for each project stakeholder.

4. Ensures compliance with client and legal retention requirements.

5. Scales with business growth by automating complex, multi-cloud backup routines.

6. Speeds up delivery pipeline for advertising photography proofs and finals.

7. Protects raw creative assets with automated redundancy and encryption.