Photography - Why You Should Use JPG (not RAW) When I started my modern journey into photography, I simply shot in JPG. I was happy with the results, and the images I was able to produce. It was only later that I was introduced to a now good friend and he said: "You should always shoot RAW! You can edit so much more if you do.". It's not hard to find many 'beginner' videos all touting the value of RAW for post editing, and how it's the step from beginner to serious photographer (and editor). ...