Photogs: Those who take 'em and those who love 'em

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by ruffryder_0187

anything that will be a good long term investment that I can possibly hook up to a printer to print photos and onto my computer to upload images..

maybe something also with a timer and a tri pod. .

First something just to catch some great scenery photos with what I mentioned up above and then second to consider the timer and tri pod. . I want options but not have to spend too much to get started. Thanks!

Most all cameras come with a self timer now. Tripod is a must if you are going to do anything other than chase active beings around. Most cameras come with a USB cord to plug right into a printer.. or a computer then printed from there...

There are pretty much 3 categories of cameras....


The point and shoot that I posted earlier costs 100.00 -200.00.. not much control on them but some, I don't know what your level of experience is but you can get some really great point and shoot cameras these days, most of the postcards I sold in Oregon were with my point and shoot.

The second is this kind:



Cost between 300.00 - 500.00.. the lens is attached so you have no cost with buying lenses, and some zooms are really good. You can shoot in full point and shoot automatic, semi automatic or fully manual. I had one that i loved, I just wanted more control.


The 3rd is this kind :



Just the body with no lenses cost at least 500.00 up to 5,000.00. The lenses are seperate. I have the 40d shown above and got it used for $500.00.. my lenses are between 200.00 and 800.00 each. So this is quite an investment all at once. The common recommendation is to get a good camera, but put your money in the lenses.


I hope this helps.

[girl_dee]

Wil , the wedding pics came out great..
I am sure the couple was pleased, I am not brave enough to shoot people because I suck at lighting! I prefer to shoot a bug or a tree.


I was out in the barn this evening and saw some really great lighting and creepy webs and such, I think I will set up a shoot in there..

[little man]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Wil , the wedding pics came out great..
I am sure the couple was pleased, I am not brave enough to shoot people because I suck at lighting! I prefer to shoot a bug or a tree.


I was out in the barn this evening and saw some really great lighting and creepy webs and such, I think I will set up a shoot in there..

thanks, dee. if they hadn't been friends of mine for years, i'd likely have said no. i feel a little more confident about weddings now...so, may look into doing some of that. not that i'm looking to make that my living, but some cash here and there is certainly nice. and, you know i love shooting people. these are just dressed up people.

how about shooting the webs with lightning popping in the background? that would be some cool stuff. please share what you get, ok?

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by little man

thanks, dee. if they hadn't been friends of mine for years, i'd likely have said no. i feel a little more confident about weddings now...so, may look into doing some of that. not that i'm looking to make that my living, but some cash here and there is certainly nice. and, you know i love shooting people. these are just dressed up people.

how about shooting the webs with lightning popping in the background? that would be some cool stuff. please share what you get, ok?

Will do ! Thanks for the nudge, I always back out of these things.

[little man]

Originally Posted by Cajun_dee

Will do ! Thanks for the nudge, I always back out of these things.

you know i'm here to nudge (or butt kick) if you need it.

[girl_dee]

Originally Posted by little man

you know i'm here to nudge (or butt kick) if you need it.

*nods*.. thank you, evening light is great will try that

[girl_dee]

Ok first of many, the barn is amazing and until I got in there to shoot it, I had no idea how many millions of pics I want to take in there!


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