There Are Two Great Ways to Reduce Expenses If You Are Photographing With Film

Many people are still photographing with film and the expense of purchasing, processing and printing can run into a small fortune. There are two possible solutions to help save money and time.

First, one of the easiest ways to save money is by controlling the amount of film being used. Basically, take the best possible exposures from the beginning and this will save on the quantity of film you use. How much film goes to waste because of bad exposures, or playing the guessing game on camera settings due to uncertainty or inexperience? It's a good idea to know how your camera works and how to set your camera properly. Therefore, you will prevent unnecessary exposures that lead to a waste of film, time, money and even aggravation. As they say, "Knowledge is Power," so exercise a little power and control the amount of film you are using or wasting.

Second, instead of having the film processed and printed at the lab. Just have the negatives scanned and burned onto a CD. It then becomes a digital product. You can upload the images onto a computer and use a photo software program for deleting or editing. You will be able to make any necessary corrections or enhancements. This is a way to allow viewing the images and make adjustments before any printing takes place. Print what you want because today you have a choice. There is no longer a requirement to print in order to see the image. The marriage of photography and computers has opened doors for not just digital photographers, but for film photographers as well.

They can enjoy the freedom to upload and edit images just like digital photographers. There are numerous differences between photographing and capturing the image with digital and film; but both start out analog before they become zeros and ones. Once the image becomes a digital file, manipulation through software programs is the same. Film photographers have the ability for almost instant viewing which is a plus. One more thing, on the "Green Side" it helps the environment with the use of less paper, so it lessens the demands of trees being cut down and the amount of water usage for needless printing.

The best bet is to learn how to photograph correctly and have your images burned onto a CD for easy access and manipulation. The better photographer you become the less waste in purchasing an unnecessary amount of film and paper. My advice, improve your photography skills is not only an investment in yourself but also more green in your wallet and the environment.

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