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Technological Impact on Professional Photography
August 11, 2018
We have come a long way in the domain of photography. Today, more and more people find photography a viable career choice, and there is also a rise in the number of institutions that offer professional courses to those who are interested in turning their passion into a profession. Most of all, digital photography has given a big boost to this visual art form.
The following are some of the ways how technology has changed professional photography today:
1. Digital Cameras
One of the biggest impacts of technology on photography can be seen on the hardware front. The advanced digital cameras which are usually the DSLR cameras allow a photographer to take hundreds of photographs compared to the only 24 that was possible with a single roll of film in the past. So, not only photography has become easier, people can master the trade faster as they don’t have to worry about film costs and can take countless photos to learn the basics such as ISO, aperture, f/stop, etc.
2. Photo Editing Software
Darkrooms, where photographic films are processed, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. There are few photographers who prefer the “old-school” way of taking and processing photos. The majority of professionals have switched to digital cameras and use premium editing software like Photoshop or Lightroom for image editing purposes.
The demand for professional photographers has also gone up in recent times. This is because this is the age of the Internet where every small business has a website and/or blog. So, they need high-quality images to make their platforms more attractive and visually appealing. On the other hand, many photographers, especially travel and food photographers have set up blogs of their own on which they share their journeys through pictures they take along the way.
Technology has greatly improved photography today, there is no denying it. However, it’s still a skill which must be learned and polished just the way the photographers of the previous generation did.
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