Why shoot RAW?

Have you ever seen the term “RAW file” in your camera’s marketing materials, instruction manual or camera menu and wondered what it means? This class explores how RAW files can help you create images that better match your creative vision. We will compare RAW files with JPEG and HEIF formats, focusing on workflow, file size, flexibility, and image quality.

The goal of this class is to help you decide whether shooting in RAW will improve your images and fit your workflow. If you have also been curious about the many RAW processing programs on the market, we will discuss how they differ and why photographers often have strong opinions about them.