Why We Deliver the Best of the Best, Rather than RAW
- KR
- Jun 17
- 3 min read
June 17, 2025
We're passionate about delivering more than just beautiful wedding memories — we deliver an experience built on trust, quality, and artistry. A question we occasionally receive is, “Can we have the RAW photos too?” We completely understand the curiosity behind this, so we wanted to take a moment to explain our approach and why RAW photos are not part of what we deliver.
Why We Deliver the Best of the Best, Rather than RAW
We carefully cull and delete all images that don’t meet our professional standards upon import — those that are duplicates, test shots, out of focus, poorly lit, blinks, etc. These images are never meant to be seen because they don’t reflect the quality or care we put into your final gallery.
What you receive in your final gallery is the best of the best — not just technically, but artistically. We thoughtfully edit and refine every selected image to match our signature style and your unique story.
RAW Photos: What Are They?
RAW is not just a term — it’s a specific photo file format used by professional photographers. Think of a RAW file like an unprocessed film negative: it contains all the image data captured by the camera sensor, but it hasn’t been refined, corrected, or stylized in any way. It’s flat, dull, and unfinished.
Photographers use RAW files because they offer maximum flexibility in post-processing — allowing us to adjust things like exposure, color, and tone with precision. However, RAW files require special software to open and edit, they are extremely large in size, and they don’t represent the final image you’d ever want printed or shared.
For clients, RAW files are:
Unusable without editing software (like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop)
Unfinished, desaturated and not color corrected
That’s why we carefully select and edit only the best images — transforming them from RAW captures into beautiful, high-resolution JPEGs that are ready to print, share, and cherish forever.
What We Deliver
In most cases, we include slightly more than what’s stated in your contract. If your agreement guarantees a certain number of photos, we almost always deliver beyond that — because your memories matter, and we want you to have every worthwhile moment we capture. Your collection of images represents a carefully curated selection from many, many photos taken. Each one was selected to showcase the best expressions, moments, and compositions. You’ll notice your final gallery includes a blend of horizontal, vertical, and square images. Some photos may appear similar at first glance — but each one has been included intentionally to give you flexibility for different uses, whether it’s printing, framing, sharing on social media, or designing announcements.
What You Receive Is Everything
Rest assured, when you receive your final gallery, you have everything that was worth keeping. There are no "hidden" or "withheld" photos — only the images that meet our high standards and tell your story the way it deserves to be told.
In Summary
We do not offer or deliver RAW photos. Instead, we focus on delivering a curated, professional collection that represents the highest quality of our work. This is part of our commitment to excellence and to ensuring that every couple walks away with images they love — and a little more than they expected.
If you ever have questions about what’s included in your gallery, we’re always happy to walk you through it. Transparency, professionalism, and artistry are the heart of everything we do.
Warmly,
KR / Select Photo + Film, Syracuse & Central NY Wedding Photographer and Videographer
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