In the field of maxillofacial surgery, digital photographic documentation plays a crucial role in clinical practice. The main advantage of digital photography is the possibility of immediate reappraisal of the photographs for alignment, brightness, positioning, and other photographic settings, which aids in avoiding errors in addition to permitting the instant repetition of photographs if and when required. This paper gives an overview of the evolution from analog to digital in photography and highlights the significance of digital photography in orthognathic surgery