Should You Buy the RAW Photos from Your Wedding?

Should You Buy the RAW Photos? Here’s Why It Might Be Worth It

You’ve gotten your edited gallery — a curated collection of the very best moments from your wedding day. But if you’re wondering what happened to everything else — those quiet glances, in-between laughs, or background moments that didn’t make the final cut — that’s where RAW files come in.

We typically deliver a few hundred fully edited photos. But behind the scenes, we captured thousands. Some were nearly identical, some had small distractions, and others were beautiful little moments that just didn’t make the highlight reel. If you're the kind of couple who wants every photo — not just the polished set — then purchasing the RAW files is your chance to have it all.

Why Couples Buy RAWs:

• You get everything. Every photo we took that day, not just the curated favorites.

• More memories. You'll find sweet moments you didn’t know we captured.

• Keep them forever. Even if you don’t use them now, you’ll have them down the road.

You’re not just buying files — you’re unlocking all the hidden memories from your day.

If you book with us, you can buy the raw photos here.

Now That You’ve Bought the RAW Files — Here’s How to Use Them

First off, yay! You’ve got the full set of high-resolution images, and here’s a quick guide to help you open and explore them.

📁 What’s in Your Folder?

Depending on how we delivered them, you might see:

• JPEG + RAW files together

• Or just RAW files only

Either way, the full batch of photos is there and ready for viewing.

📷 Common RAW File Types You May See

• .ARW – Sony

• .CR2 / .CR3 – Canon

• .NEF – Nikon

• .RAF – Fujifilm

• .ORF – Olympus

• .DNG – Adobe’s universal RAW format

📱 Why Can’t I See Them on My Phone?

If the images show up as black squares or won’t open, don’t worry — most phones and tablets can’t preview RAW files without special apps. You’ll need a computer to view them properly.

💻 How to View RAW Files on a Computer

1. Download the folder to your computer. (They’re big files, so give it time.)

2. Use one of these to open and edit:

   • Free Viewers: FastStone Image Viewer (Windows), RawTherapee (Mac/PC)

   • Pro Tools: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One

3. Want to share them? You can convert RAWs to JPEG using any of the tools above.

Still stuck? Let us know — we're always here to help. But we hope this gives you a great head start on digging into every captured moment from your day.