Options

1. **External Hard Drive**: Great option, but not 100 percent safe. It’s relatively inexpensive, offers ample storage space, and keeps your photos offline. Make sure to regularly update and maintain your backups because hard drives do go bad over time. 

2. **Cloud Storage**: Services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud offer convenient cloud storage solutions. They allow you to access your photos from anywhere with an internet connection and provide automatic syncing across devices. This is a great option if you don’t have the need for a massive amount of storage. Professional photographers typically need more storage than a could based platform will provide.

3. **Online Backup Services**: Dedicated photo storage platforms like Flickr, SmugMug, Amazon Photos or PhotoShelter offer specialized features for photo organization and sharing. They often include features like tagging, albums, and facial recognition. Many also offer unlimited storage for a subscription fee.

4. **Physical Photo Albums**: For a more traditional approach, consider printing your photos and storing them in albums. This method provides a tangible backup.

5. **RAID Systems**: If you’re concerned about data redundancy and want a more advanced solution, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) systems can be beneficial. RAID configurations distribute data across multiple hard drives, providing redundancy in case of drive failure. This is highly recommended for those that can’t afford to lose photos. However, setting up and maintaining a RAID system can be complex and costly.

Regardless of the method you choose, it’s essential to regularly back up your photos and ensure you have multiple copies stored in different locations to mitigate the risk of data loss. Additionally, consider organizing your photos with descriptive filenames, folders, or metadata to make them easier to navigate and search through.