INTERNET!!! I got my 85mm f/1.8 lens today! I got home, and immediately tried it out on Ameilia's XTi! OMG!!! It is everything I hoped it would be. I cannot wait to pair it up with the 7D!
I just wanted to tell you that.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
XTi - for now
My daughter and I are both on this journey to change over from Nikon to Canon. For my daughter, the switch was easy. She is done. For me, not so much. You see, I had gear. After the last two weeks, what remains, I will be keeping.
I went from this in the house:
Nikon D90
Nikon D40x
Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm kit lens (my daughter's)
To this (keeping):
Nikon D40x
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
This is strange to me, and I am left feeling like there is a big hole in my existence. My D40x is great. My remaining lenses, also great. But I long for more. That time will come and I am on my way!
Trading places a bit we now have in addition to the three items above, we have this:
Canon Rebel XTi (my daughter's replacement for her D3000)
Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 85mm f/1.8
The 85mm will be a good portrait lens, and I got the 18-135 as an every day type of lens that I like to tote around - until I finally decide what my "good" lens will be in that area. I will however be getting the 50mm f/1.4. It is the start of something new!! I am so excited. And, as a bonus - all my gear from my Canon EOS Elan 7, every lens, and the flash, all work on my daughter's XTi! This is great news! And oddly enough, the Nissin flash we purchased for the D90 works on the XTi as well!! :) The old lenses are nothing great, but work well, and they are crisp, regardless of the reviews. I have given them to my daughter as her kit items. I am glad I did not try to sell them! It makes me wonder now if the new lenses I have purchased, will work on my Elan 7!
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I went from this in the house:
Nikon D90
Nikon D40x
Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
Sigma 105mm f/2.8
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm kit lens (my daughter's)
To this (keeping):
Nikon D40x
Nikon 35mm f/1.8
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
This is strange to me, and I am left feeling like there is a big hole in my existence. My D40x is great. My remaining lenses, also great. But I long for more. That time will come and I am on my way!
Trading places a bit we now have in addition to the three items above, we have this:
Canon Rebel XTi (my daughter's replacement for her D3000)
Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 85mm f/1.8
The 85mm will be a good portrait lens, and I got the 18-135 as an every day type of lens that I like to tote around - until I finally decide what my "good" lens will be in that area. I will however be getting the 50mm f/1.4. It is the start of something new!! I am so excited. And, as a bonus - all my gear from my Canon EOS Elan 7, every lens, and the flash, all work on my daughter's XTi! This is great news! And oddly enough, the Nissin flash we purchased for the D90 works on the XTi as well!! :) The old lenses are nothing great, but work well, and they are crisp, regardless of the reviews. I have given them to my daughter as her kit items. I am glad I did not try to sell them! It makes me wonder now if the new lenses I have purchased, will work on my Elan 7!
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Upgrades
So, I finally have taken the first real step to upgrading. I put my D90 up for auction on Ebay. This is very scary to me - but if I didn't do it - I may not have taken the leap towards the upgrade. I love the camera, but I love the one I want more. I do have my first camera. It is not THAT old. It takes fab pictures. I shouldn't be without my main camera for long...but just in case, my baby is there to back me up. I don't want to jinx it - but look for a new better me in the near future! I am also working on my actual business name, and finally the logo. I had an epiphany the other day after hearing from a long lost friend. (Thank's Mark!!) No, more like family! It has been 30 years since I have seen this family, and I hope that in the near future, we will get to see each other - soon!
On another note, I realized the other day that I have six Communions to shoot in the month of May! WOW! It is a good thing I like them. =D All the little details that come with little girls on this important day. Sneak peeks to follow as they come!
On another note, I realized the other day that I have six Communions to shoot in the month of May! WOW! It is a good thing I like them. =D All the little details that come with little girls on this important day. Sneak peeks to follow as they come!
f1.8 ISO 400
I was explaining the exp. triangle to my brother who is diving into the world of DSLRs tomorrow.
Dear Brother... wide open on the 35mm!! :) LOVE IT! :)
And below you see the store I held my future in.... :) OH MY... I cannot wait!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Bon Jovi!!!!!!
I am totally psyched!
I have BON JOVI TICKETS!!!
Internet - I was not going. Well, not originally. I really felt like such a bad fan and was just telling that to my husband. His name is Scott, for all of you who may not know. Then a week later, I get an email from WPLJ. Pre-sale for a new date on the tour. I decide this is a sign. IF I can find tickets I am willing to buy, I will get them. If not, then I just was not meant to go. So the next day, I sign onto Ticketmaster. 10am... 10:05am. NOTHING IS OPENING FOR PURCHASE! UM...why not? I go to the email. Recheck the time. Yep. 10am! I check Live Nation, because I know sometimes they go through that link. No. Not there. 10:10am I finally decide to go back to the email and click through there. Normally - all tickets are sold out at this point. But it is a pre-sale. So I kept on. Persistent, I try. BINGO! I am in. Over and over I patiently go through the process. CAPTCHA is so annoying. Really it is. After about ten tries...I finally come up with a mix that is PERFECT! Internet, I have never been so lucky. EVER. I mean, I always have gotten beat out of good tickets, and have always had to go through Ebay or Stub Hub. Not this time though! :) I am now the proud owner of Bon Jovi tickets for Section A1, Row 6! AISLE SEATS! Score! To the powers that be - thank you for being on my side that day! Everything happens for a reason. I truly believe this!
So Internet - you must stay tuned to watch my Jovi drama unfold. Where exactly are the seats? How close to the Golden Circle will I end up!? May 6th.... it will all unfold. Nassau Coliseum. Do you have your tickets? They still have them available here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000455E99635905?artistid=734608&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tick Tock...
We're Lane leaders, we're the best
We're the best oh yes we're fresh......
It is funny how people meet. Back in High School the one thing I wanted to do was become a cheerleader. I didn't care who was going with me, or who wasn't. That was my first independent step out of my shy shell. My freshman year, sure enough...I tried out, and I made it. I have since met some of the bestest friends that I still stay in contact with to this day.
Tick Tock please don't stop,
Let's show Adams how to rock....
I approached Doreen about some pictures on Facebook. We spoke about Cheerleading and stuff. We never really saw each other, but had many common friends. A few months ago, Doreen approached me about shooting her daughter's Sweet 16. I immediately said yes! Funny how much two people who live miles apart have so much in common! It turns out that one of her daughter's friends, is the daughter of one of my good friends growing up, and the Godmother to my daughter! Such a small world.
I say rock, you say roll
I say Ice, you say cold
I say disco you say the beat
I say honey you say it's sweet
Speaking of sweet - Doreen's daughter Mary is the sweetest! She looked gorgeous in her dress...and had the most fantabulous party! Internet, I kid you not! I had a blast shooting this party that was held at Flowerfields in St. James. I am not done going over the pictures yet, but I wanted to share a little bit from the other night.
So although I never hung out with Doreen, I hope that we get to hang out and continue to share the oddities of life moving forward! It was a pleasure to officially meet everyone, and I had a great time! Thank you for sharing this special day with me!
We're the best oh yes we're fresh......
It is funny how people meet. Back in High School the one thing I wanted to do was become a cheerleader. I didn't care who was going with me, or who wasn't. That was my first independent step out of my shy shell. My freshman year, sure enough...I tried out, and I made it. I have since met some of the bestest friends that I still stay in contact with to this day.
Tick Tock please don't stop,
Let's show Adams how to rock....
I approached Doreen about some pictures on Facebook. We spoke about Cheerleading and stuff. We never really saw each other, but had many common friends. A few months ago, Doreen approached me about shooting her daughter's Sweet 16. I immediately said yes! Funny how much two people who live miles apart have so much in common! It turns out that one of her daughter's friends, is the daughter of one of my good friends growing up, and the Godmother to my daughter! Such a small world.
I say rock, you say roll
I say Ice, you say cold
I say disco you say the beat
I say honey you say it's sweet
Speaking of sweet - Doreen's daughter Mary is the sweetest! She looked gorgeous in her dress...and had the most fantabulous party! Internet, I kid you not! I had a blast shooting this party that was held at Flowerfields in St. James. I am not done going over the pictures yet, but I wanted to share a little bit from the other night.
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| Mary - just beautiful! |
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| The dance floor for the entire night was full! |
So although I never hung out with Doreen, I hope that we get to hang out and continue to share the oddities of life moving forward! It was a pleasure to officially meet everyone, and I had a great time! Thank you for sharing this special day with me!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Say hello to my little friend
Today is President's day. I get to stay home today from my "day" job - without using PTO. (A big YAY!) I find myself taking a look at my shoot from last weekend of my little friend, Gary. Oh how this little boy melts my heart. He is so cute, I can eat him up! I look back to last October when I first had a session with Gary, his mom Jackie and dad, Chris - and see how much Gary has grown. And oh, this shoot - he was all for the smiles and the camera!
Thank you Jackie, Chris and my little friend Gary. You have made me realize that I really do want to do portraits. You encouraged me to learn and push forward with this, and for that - I will be forever grateful!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
It is all in the details!
I love taking pictures of parties. No Internet - I am not joking! LOL. But the best part of all, is that at most parties, there are so many details. All the little things that are put together to create the feel of the day. When I am at a party, I absolutely love, Love, LOVE shooting the details. Every little instance I can wrap my lens around is photographed. But how do you take pictures of the details, and keep it interesting? You don't want just another picture of the table, or centerpiece... Don't be afraid to go outside the box. Break all the rules. Rules were meant to be broken you know! Sure, anyone can take a picture of flowers. But it is the how that matters in my world. I look back at stuff I have done over the last few years...and wish I would have noticed things I have noticed over the last year back then. Shoot wide open...to me that creates a wow factor with those little items. I love a good bokeh! Sure, get the necessary shots, but break the rules a bit too. Follow the path and the story you are trying to create in your mind while shooting. It can be anything you want it to be!
"Shoot Fabulously!" ~J*
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