| Digital wedding photography is a hotly debated topic | | | | photography is that all of the settings are internal. |
| in the world of professional wedding photographers | | | | Rather than having to interrupt the proceedings to |
| everywhere. The debate of whether digital | | | | change film speeds or simply change out a film roll, |
| photography is better than traditional film | | | | the photographer can make changes quickly and |
| photography rages. | | | | easily. |
| Some professionals say that traditional film is better, | | | | Most couples today want their photos in a digital |
| with a warmth and quality that you can't obtain with | | | | format as well as an album. While film photos can be |
| digital cameras. Proponents of digital marriage | | | | scanned, moving digital photos around electronically is |
| photography might say digital cameras are just as | | | | less labor intensive and therefore less expensive. |
| versatile as standard 35mm cameras. Which is best | | | | In addition, digital photos can be easily manipulated if |
| for you? | | | | the couple wants copies of certain photos in black |
| The quality of digital cameras has increased over the | | | | and white or sepia tones, for example. |
| years. With more options available that are | | | | The major drawback to digital wedding photography |
| comparable to traditional 35mm cameras, professional | | | | at this time is that many marriage photographers are |
| marriage photographers are willing to take a chance | | | | not yet completely familiar with the new style. |
| with the new technology. | | | | Digital photography is in many ways a completely |
| With the advances, digital wedding photography has | | | | different animal than film photography, and some |
| gained some credibility among the professional | | | | very talented professional wedding photographers |
| photographers, and as time goes on, it's possible that | | | | are simply not at their best with digital photography. |
| you won't be able to tell the difference between | | | | When interviewing possible digital marriage |
| digital marriage photography and traditional film | | | | photographers, be sure that you ask how long the |
| photography. | | | | photographer has been using this style. Also ask to |
| For many situations, digital cameras offer a number | | | | see copies of both his film work and his digital work |
| of significant advantages. A digital camera provides | | | | for comparison purposes. |
| immediate feedback to the photographer. This | | | | There is no doubt that digital wedding photography is |
| enables him or her to risk tricky or difficult shots, | | | | becoming more popular among professional wedding |
| knowing that if anything needs to be corrected it can | | | | photographers and couples alike. Still, much of your |
| be. | | | | choice will depend on a few personal factors. Despite |
| This is especially important for photojournalistic | | | | the fact that digital photography relies on |
| wedding photography, in which many of the shots will | | | | "point-and-click" technology, the photographer you |
| be taken in ambient light conditions. A related benefit | | | | choose will have to have a certain level of expertise. |
| is the ability to take a greater number of shots. The | | | | Lighting, composition, and color all play an important |
| photographer can shoot as many pictures as time | | | | part in making your wedding album look the best. |
| and memory card will allow, without worrying about | | | | Look at as many portfolios as you can. Compare |
| the cost of film. | | | | both digital and traditional film to figure out which one |
| Another major advantage of digital wedding | | | | suits you best. |