Film or Digital? The debate rages on....

Nikki Lieberman
Daughter of Rob and Erica Lierberman



Film or Digital? I just got back a couple of rolls shot at my nephew's Bar Mitzvah and I now understand the role that digital has played in my photographic career. Shooting digital has taught me that I prefer shooting with film. Here is why, when you shoot a digital image you spend hours photoshopping it to create the effects that you naturally get with film.
Proof positive. Look at this image of my niece Nikki.
I shot this image with my Canon F-1 using a special secret film that Joe Buissink ( who shoots celebrity weddings) turned me onto last time we hung out.
Digital photography allowed me the opportunity to shoot
without intention. My photography skills have been enhanced by learning to use Photoshop, but I spend a lot of time emulating film. I love the results that film offers straight out of the camara. I shoot less and get better results. I take my time when I am shooting and I get the shot..the first time! I read a recent interview with Annie Leibovitz who in so many words said, "I don't have time to share my personal souvineers with everyone."