Top 5 Digital Truths

WARNING: These discussions are intended for the serious photographer. That is, someone who seeks out photography in an effort to live a creative life. If you are happy just snapping pics to impress your friends and family these discussions might just make you upset.

In the interest of fairness it seems appropriate to mention a few things that digital brings to photography that are not hype.

Here are a couple of the major ones:

Truth 1 – Digital presents new opportunities for photographers.
Summary: The inclusion of computerized equipment in all aspects of our daily lives exposes new audiences to share pictures.

Truth 2 – Digital images are manipulated.
Summary: In order to capture the world with digital tools, many computer manipulations are performed.

Truth 3 – Digital images lack authenticity.
Summary: Since all digital images are manipulated, they can not be trusted.

Truth 4 – The digital evolution is about profits not quality.
Summary: Some changes in creative processes are designed to improve, this one is purely about profits.