Thread: Wedding photography - why can't I have the RAW's?

Our wedding photographer provided us with prints only, no digital at all.

The pictures are awesome and we're very happy with them, and I understand them wanting to protect their source of income, but I would have liked to have the images to work with myself.

Depending on the solemnity of your wedding...you might want to consider putting single-use cameras (film or digital) on the guest tables and let them snap away. Some of the most memorable candids come from those cameras!

But Chuck, can you set those single use camera to RAW?

Originally Posted by Luke

But Chuck, can you set those single use camera to RAW?

wow I bet Armando's ears a burning now Chuck ... ouch!

1. I wouldn't want to shoot weddings
2. I REALLY wouldn't want to shoot a wedding for a photographer

Armando, you should invite all of your SC friends to come and bring their cameras.

Thanks for the comments!

All kidding aside, I just believe that a paying client should get the RAW if he asks, especially after I'd explained that having the RAW's is for my personal satisfaction.

Did people used to get their negatives when film was the only medium?
I just can't remember ...

I guess you need to weigh in how important having the RAW files is to you. I know there are many different levels of wedding photographers out there. If she is that good and her photos look good....it might be worth it to just let her do her job. If she is merely competent, I;m sure she can be replaced by someone else who will give you the RAW files for an additional fee.