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Digital versus Traditional Wedding Photography

By: Susan Atkinson Wedding pictures are an important part of every ceremony and in the past many photos fell short to meet your expectations. Especially large group pictures can be affected by someone looking in the wrong direction or having their eyes closed. With digital wedding photography this can be a non-issue as photos can be reviewed and any that do not make the pictorial grade can be deleted and taken again while the photographer is still at the wedding.

Enhancing pictures in digital format is so much easier, and consequently less expensive, than in the darkroom. Another advantage to digital wedding photography is not having to wait until the film is developed before starting to think about which ones you want printed. Many times, your photographer can email you a copy of the photos he took and you can select right on your computer.

Typically, prints should also be cheaper made from digital wedding photography than traditional photography as the developing step has been eliminated. It is also possible to have your pictures put on a disk for easier distribution to family and friends at a rate substantially lower than ordering extra copies.

A Crisper Brighter look

Many times photo photography tends to be a little darker, especially when viewing the unaltered prints while digital wedding photography allows the photographer to lighten images as well as adjust colors to create a better photograph. Even if the wedding was held outdoors, the sky can be made to look clear and blue by using digital wedding photography and the right photo enhancing software.

Provided the correct pixel resolution is utilized, enlargement should look similar to professionally finished prints. A general rule of thumb is no picture considered as digital wedding photography should be taken with less than five mega pixel if you plan on making copies up to eight by ten inches. A minimum of six pixels should be used for larger prints. While an professional professional wedding photographer will almost guarantee your wedding album will be perfect, digital wedding photography opens the door to better quality pictures from your won family members.

With many systems you can print your own on your home computer and printer. You can also digitally transfer them to a printing service for better quality prints. If you do choose to use your own digital wedding photography instead of hiring a professional, obtaining reprints will be faster and easier.