Photo printing has easily and cheaply transformed the world of photography forever. The ability to print photos easily and cheaply transformed the world of photography forever. When digital photography was invented, the world was transformed once again. Now, while many old-school believers stand by print photos as the ultimate medium, there are those who believe digital photos deserve this title. So, how can we know which one reigns supreme? Is a middle ground even possible?
Print Photos
Print photos have long provided the ultimate keepsake, a photo you can display for years in a beautiful frame. But, it isn’t all sunshine and rainbows! Non-digital cameras limit the number of photos you can take, and since there’s no digital preview, photo-taking is more difficult for amateur photographers. Digital photography has certainly eased these flaws, providing both photo previews, and a nearly endless amount of space for your photos, thanks to numerous gigabytes of digital storage. However, old-schoolers will defend the superior quality and depth of film-based photography, which does make it an ideal option for the quality-focused.
So, print photos maintain their stronghold in the photography community, especially for professional photographers, due to their high quality, and the tangible memories they create.
Digital Photos
Digital photography allows professional and amateur photographers alike to take an endless number of pictures. This is another advantage for print photography detractors. But, beyond the ability to preview a large number of images in order to get those perfect few, digital photography also allows photographers to display photos on digital photo frames and social media profiles. You can also send these photos to friends and family via text message or email. But does this stream of digitally-shared and stored photos reduce the value of a printed image?
The Best of Both Worlds
For those torn between old-school print photography, and the modern conveniences of digital photography, there is a middle ground. Digital photo frames offer both amateur and professional photographers ‘the best of both worlds.’ Here are just a few of their universal benefits:
- They give you the opportunity to visually display your memories in a beautiful frame that can be placed in your family’s most treasured spaces.
- They offer a way to display a large number of images, without cluttering your home with multiple frames. You can even sort you photos into digital photo albums.
- They save you the time and money of printing each photo you would like displayed.
- They offer you an enriched viewing experience, especially when combined with other multimedia, like music or videos.
- They can inspire creativity that an old-school frame simply can’t. You can make digital albums for special events, vacations, and more.
- They are easier to update than print photos. Rather than visiting a print shop or buying new frames, these photos can be updated digitally.
Digital photo frames encompass the best traits of both print and digital photos, and the Nixplay frames offer the highest-quality construction for your digital memories. Make sure to check out our WiFi Cloud Frames (including the Nixplay Original , the Nixplay Seed, and the Nixplay Edge), and decide which product displays your family’s special memories in the best way possible.
Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.