Changed My Mind

Yeah I know, just last week I was all settled on the new Canon 5D. Then the realization that it's nearly $3000 just for the body has sunk in. I have decided to save for the Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. This kit is only $1600 and wouldn't take me nearly as long to get. Any extra money can go towards a battery grip and an extra battery. So there, it's settled and my decision is final. I'm going to focus on getting the 50D and then I'll have my Xti as a great backup camera.

My Camera

I've had a few models and photographers ask me what I shoot with so I figured I'd answer it here. The basics in my kit are listed below. I have a couple of other items that I use from time to time but these are my standbys.

Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) Camera
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
58mm UV Filters
58mm Circular Polarizer

An Apple a Day...

Anyone that knows me knows that I love just about anything Apple makes. I was an avid PC user and Windows lover until I was forced to buy a Mac notebook for art school. After a week of using my new Mac I found it hard to use my PC for anything other than playing computer games. Now the new MacBook Pro is available with a glass screen and touchpad and I want it. I dare anyone to find a PC notebook that looks better or has the longevity of a Mac.

Shooting at Home - Fredericksburg, VA

This weekend we'll be shooting at home. No, not at our house but around the city we live in...Fredericksburg, VA. It's not a big city but it's in a great location. Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD are a short drive to the north and Richmond, VA is an even shorter drive to the south. Old Town Fredericksburg is a great place to shoot and isn't far from the Rappahanock River. Shooting here is always fun and we don't have far to go to get home when we're done.

Busy

People say that things slow down for a photographer in the fall and winter but I can't tell. We've been shooting nearly every weekend since September and are booked through the end of November. We have potential clients asking to schedule us for shoots in December and once we work out the details we'll be booked solid yet again. I'd say that's a great way to close out the year!

Sunday Morning

Even though our shoot was rained out on Saturday we managed to get some great pics on Sunday. Here's a few. More to come after editing and retouching.

I Want That!!!

I currently shoot with a Canon Rebel XTi. It's a great camera and with good glass and some skill you'll take some amazing photos. The XTi is a prosumer camera and while it's much more advanced than your typical point and shoot, I'm quickly out growing it's capabilities. I was originally eyeing the Canon EOS 50D as my next camera body but I have settled on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. It cost quite a bit more than the 50D but it'll be worth it since it's a full frame digital camera, meaning I can finally shoot in full 35mm with no crop to my images. If you're not familiar with photography that probably means nothing to you but those of you that do shoot seriously know that it makes a difference. Anyway, it's $2700 just for the body so I'll be saving my change for awhile before I get my hands on this one. I'm taking donations if anyone wants to help. Click the link to check out the preview on Digital Photography.

Rained Out

Thanks to the rain we had to cancel our shoot on October 25th. We will still be shooting on Sunday, October 26th. This is the first time in a long time that I haven't been happy to see rain in the forecast.

Headed to Richmond, VA

We'll be in Richmond, VA on October 25th and 26th to shoot some up and coming models. I've never been to Richmond but my wife went to college there. I'm looking forward to experiencing the city and taking some great pics. Of course the new pics will be posted soon so be on the lookout.

Baltimore Inner Harbor Shoot

On the weekend of October 11th, we held a shoot at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. We did two shoots and both turned out well. The Inner Harbor provides a beautiful backdrop as there's an abundance of places to shoot. A great city, great food, and most importantly great models made the shoot fun. Check out the pics here.