For the most part I shoot in RAW format. Why? Because of the things I can do to my image. Many pro photographers shoot in RAW. Why? Because it’s the true image, the raw file before it has gone through any sort of compression or sharpening so you’re not loosing any data. Then at your convenience, with your own skills (and the help of Photoshop), you edit the photo to your eyes liking. RAW files are larger, so if you want to do this, make sure that you have a large memory card size or, be prepare to download the photos to a computer or CD every so often (e.g. on trips). There are many technical information on RAW vs JPEG that you can Google or if you want to learn more on what RAW is. It’s quite interesting if you have a minute or two.

After you watch this video and learn more about what RAW is, I hope you try it out and go on to the next level with your digital SLR and Photoshop.