Speaking of Cameras
Since we were talking about camera bodies and how they differ I wanted to share these images with you.
When I shot those boot pictures last week I left my 50 1.2 on my 30D. I grabbed my camera before I went to my mentoring session on Saturday and guess what? I grabbed my 30D instead of my 5D. When I started shooting the camera felt kind of funny and I was having to stand much farther back when using my 50 than I normally do. Then I realized what I had done and I was SO mad at myself. I was pretty nervous about how my images were going to turn out because I hadn’t shot with the 30D in sometime. It definitely didn’t focus as fast as the 5D and it had trouble metering. But, when I got home and saw my images I was pleasantly surprised. I think they turned out pretty good! Goes to show you don’t have to have the fanciest equipment to get good shots. You can see the rest of the images here.
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I’ve started this blog as a way to connect with other moms who love photography. Whether you are a professional photographer who is looking for advice on how to manage your own business and your family or if you are a mom who is looking for tips on how to take better pictures of your kids, I hope that you can find some good information and be inspired!
Great post! I get discouraged by my equipment at times, not the quality of my photos, but I feel like people will judge me based on my camera model alone because so many photographers believe the only way to be a good photographer is to own the most expensive equipment. I try and remember that we all need to start small. A photographer creates an image, the camera is merely a tool to communicate the artist’s vision, and if you know your equipment, the vision and the tool can communicate effectively. I am eager to learn so much more! Thank you so much for your insight!
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I totally agree with you, but I also agree with the above commenter (sp?). Good photographers can create beautiful images with any camera that they know well. However, I think some people (even other photographers) occasionally judge based on camera equipment. I recently upgraded my D70 to the D300. That D70 is still a great camera and I can still create great images with it.
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My 5d is coming tomorrow! I cannot wait to see the difference with my 50mm 1.4. I already feel like I have to step back so much with my 30D!
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Just found your site and this is JUST what I needed! I’m currently a part time 1st grade teacher, who has high hopes of one day having a photography business (I’ve got a ways to go!) but I love what I’ve seen so far. Looking forward to getting more of your great tips and great shots!
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