Culler
Local-first image triage workflow for rapidly reviewing, selecting, and preparing photos for editing.
A local-first image triage workflow for rapidly reviewing, selecting, and preparing photos for editing.
Overview
Culler is a local-first photo triage tool built to speed up the most repetitive part of the photography workflow: reviewing large batches of RAW images, selecting keepers, and preparing the strongest shots for editing.
Problem
The first pass through a large photo set is repetitive and time-consuming. I wanted a faster workflow for reviewing images, making keep/reject decisions, and narrowing a shoot down to the strongest selects before editing.
Architecture
RAW files / local folders
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Culler interface
image preview • keyboard review • fast navigation
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Selection workflow
keep • reject • maybe • shortlist
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Review outcomes
selects • delete candidates • edit queue
Input Layer
Review Layer
Workflow Layer
Output Layer
Public-safe workflow view for local-first photo triage and selection.
Implementation
Culler is implemented as a local-first workflow focused on fast image review, keyboard-driven triage, and reducing the time between import and edit.
Capabilities
- Fast RAW review workflow
- Keyboard-driven keep / reject flow
- Selection state tracking
- Local-first file handling
- Pre-edit shortlist generation
Outcome
Culler reduces the friction of first-pass photo review by making it easier to sort shoots quickly and move stronger selects into the editing workflow.
What’s Next
- Metadata overlays
- Faster batch navigation
- Side-by-side compare mode
- Export and deletion handoff improvements
Media / Visuals
