Ooh, Pilens, you bring up a really good point.  About how the location and subject of the images is half the work.  That's something we were dealing with often at my last job.  The filmographer would *sometimes* keep a log/journal from a shoot, but sometimes all we knew was "These 700 clips are from Paris."    Then we get to exercise our google maps and wikipedia skills to identify the locations.  I have to say, we got pretty good and learned some cool techniques and tools along the way.  Like you discussed, though, the photographer has the best perspective and angle on what they were trying to achieve with the shoot.

Seeing as how my experience has been with only one client (my previous employer), I'd like to get a view on how various people feel about keywording (and if there is a general consensus).  I'll gladly keyword 5 photos for anyone who wants (for free) in exchange for your feedback on the keywording.

I believe that there is a balance to be achieved in getting high quality keywords at a reasonable price.  They may not be as perfect as those done by the photographer, but they'd be good enough to be worth the trade off in time and energy.

Let me know if you're interested (either here or at [email protected]).