RAW images are ideal for specific situations, but you must be sure you're setting yourself up for success.
Prepare enough storage space. RAW mode is useful for capturing large, detailed files, but this means RAW files will take up a massive amount of space on your SD card or CF card and on external hard drives. To ensure that you have enough space for RAW images, keep extra memory cards with you while you shoot, and invest in several terabytes of hard drive space to store your photos.
Focus on framing and composition. RAW images capture everything that passes through your camera's image sensor without compression, noise reduction, or exposure compensation, which means you’ll be able to adjust the color, contrast, and white balance of your images when you edit them. You’ll have fewer options when it comes to adjusting the framing and composition of your images, so make sure you get those right while you shoot.
Master the rules of photography. Take care to set the right lighting condition, use ND filters as needed, and select the proper ISO. The most important step in photography is getting the right image in your camera's sensor.
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