Photo by Jen Huang Photography, LBB

Digital vs. Film Photography

In addition to a photographer’s approach and image editing techniques, there is another major factor that affects their overall style: the type of equipment. When digital cameras hit the scene, the whole wide world—previously captured in all its glory on film—took a bit of 180°. Darkrooms were replaced by Lightroom, Photoshop, DSLR’s, computers, memory sticks and flash drives! The ease, speed, and the vast improvement in low light photos turned the profession upside down, and many photographers began to shoot digitally. However in recent years, film has made a comeback—particularly in the wedding world. And we are SO here for it!

Each format has its own strengths, drawbacks, overall characteristics, and learning even a little bit more about the topic would encompass a whole other guide! The important thing is to determine what style of images you personally like the best. Many of the most acclaimed photographers now shoot in a hybrid style—meaning both digital and film—and know which camera will work best in each setting, especially as the light changes.