In my last year of highschool I completed a cooperative placement at a photography Studio in my hometown, Owen Sound. When researching potential placements, I discovered that there was only one remaining photographer that still used film, and he was aged 75! With the introduction of the digital camera, there have been countless innovations and expansions in the art of photography, but many unfortunate losses.
Having had an interest in the creative side of photography for a very long time, I wanted to learn some of the technical aspects of the trade. My Dad and I still own both an Olympus digital and a Kodak film camera. Unfortunately, teaching about film photography for many people has become secondary or irrelevant.
The purpose of digital photography was to create a more "user friendly" technology - no hassels with film, loading new canisters, damaged film, better storage capacities, manipulitable images and easier sharing of images for both personal use and media outlets. Some of the unforseen functions of the digital camera include an explosion of photo sharing (espcially on the internet) and consequently, millions on copyright infringements. Also, the "over-manipulation" of photos; it seems that with the digital photography software availible today such as Photoshop CS3, there is no worry of over exposure, shadows, red eye, lighting levels, contrast, composition or blemishes. All of these things can be fixed even after the photo is taken. And lastly, with the rise of the digital camera, the use of film cameras has become obsolete. Unfortunately, most photo labs no longer sell or develop film anymore. Highschools do not offer photography classes, but only "digital media". I still love to use my old Kodak, even if I do have to hunt for somewhere to get my film develeoped.
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