I have been browsing through the archive, and I have found some pretty good photos that I have shot along the way.
Then, I have not taking post processing seriously, so my processing then was limited to just readjusting contrast, balancing the horizon, and cropping images.
For I have been shooting RAW and processing RAW file for almost a year now, though it feels longer than that! I forgot those photos I have in the archive was already processed.
I re-processed them and post it on the photo blog, titled "From the Archive".
A couple of days later, I realised if I want to make anymore changes, or to start over again to what I have already did to these photos, I can't!
I did not save a new copy and preserve the original one.
See, that's what processing RAW file for too long made me.
Processing RAW file not only allow you to recover the original, it also preserves every little bit of information you recorded in your camera, and the processing history.
Anyway, that's my problem with getting organise. So I have to brush aside the "if only..." to feel bad about it.
It still bug me when my friend told me they will never-ever going to shoot in RAW, though.
I do not believe in never-ever, because many of my never-ever was proven foolish after I put my hands on it.
I know many professional photographers shoot in JPEG as they probably already know what they want, and many of them have very good knowledge in lighting, which I am still learning.
And some, insisting they must shoot in RAW for whatever reason that you would argue until the cow comes home.
Anyways...
There's nothing wrong with shooting in JPEG, or in RAW. Like many things in photography, it can sometimes be a preference.
Why do I prefer to shoot in RAW? That is because I enjoy processing photos, and I want to give my work many a second chance.
Honestly, I do not think a processed photo that looks like a painting is a compliment, it only means it's either over saturated, or old fashion.
Well, it's still a matter of preferences.
A common sight in Bali...Shot in JPEG with minimal post processing.
Raw is a photographic tool. If you know, understand it and use it, then you have been blessed by its true wonder and usefulness.
ReplyDeleteJpeg is for the "weekend dad" or "soccer mum" who has no time or idea or care about image quality or photography. The camera works, they take beautiful images of their cats and/or babies, out-the-window-view and can facebook to the world immediately. The smaller the file the faster the world can see it... good what jpeg!
Crucify me for saying that.. LOL.
But in the end, it is just the image that matters...we are not blind.
Keep up the great work and lovely photos!