The
introduction of digital photography has changed many
things not the least of which is professional
photography. In the past it took several weeks from
the time of a sitting to the time a customer was
actually able to receive professional photographs.
Part of this process involved waiting a week to see
the proofs from which a customer would choose the
finished photographs he wished to purchase. Today
with digital photography, it is just a matter of
days until the customer can view the photographs on
the computer. Then he can choose the ones he wishes
to purchase.
The
age of digital photography has made a huge impact on
the world of professional photography, not just for
the photography studio but also for those who take
professional photographs for various events as well.
For example, it means those who wish to have a
professional photograph from a prom or graduation
can take the photograph home with them in many
cases. With the smaller digital printers it is
possible for a photographer to print pictures at an
event rather than asking those wishing to have
pictures to wait to receive them in the mail. This,
of course, depends on the space allotted to the
photographer and the number of people who are
attending the event in question.
Another way digital photography has impacted
professional photography is the smaller size of the
digital camera and the ease of use. The professional
cameras that were used in the past tended to be
rather large and were often complicated to use. Film
processing alone was an expensive and complicated
process that required special courses if one wanted
to pursue a career in professional photography. That
doesn’t mean photographers no longer need to go to
school to learn about the field, but it is certainly
not as complicated as it once was. The cost of
expensive processing equipment is also eliminated
and has been replaced with digital photo printers
and a computer. The initial cost is much lower in
comparison to buying all of the darkroom equipment
that was once necessary for film processing.
We
have seen many changes in digital photography since
it was first introduced in the 20th century. These
changes have had a major impact on the photography
industry as a whole and will continue to do so as
technology changes and new and better digital
photography equipment enters the market.
By:
Deniece Mize
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