Photo equipment

I think I'm all set for the photo equipment for now. I got what I thought was important for an amateur. Here they are...

The Camera Nikon D40. An Entry level camera. If I was to give advice to anyone buying a new camera, I would say read all you can about it before purchasing. Seriously.. find out what kind of lenses you can use, how they mount, what kind of metering system it has and how does that meter compare to other cameras you may be interested in, how many focus points does it have, and what are they.

I find myself reading the reviews on my Nikon D40 now. Quite honestly if I had to do it all over again I would have bought the Nikon D300. However I do think this camera will be a good learning tool for me, and I'm going to try to get the best shots I can from my Nikon D40:)

Nikon SB-800 speed light.
Sekonic L-308S Light Meter, and gray card.
Sunpak 800I UT tripod. Regularly $75.00 on sale for $49.00!

The backdrop. I went to Jo-ann fabrics and bought 8X10 peice of cotton fabric and tye dyed it with Navy and black Rit. I like the way it turned out...and at only $17.00! Now I just need to work on the light and camera settings to get the right exposure.

Thanks for stopping by!
Sonya

You want how much for a backdrop?

I searched the internet for backdrops and couldn't believe some of the outrageous prices. Most places charge 100 to 125 for a 10X20 Muslin and up to 450 for an artistic Background! So I went searching for backdrops for free. This paticular one was from my mom. It was a sheer curtain she had hanging in her living room. To dark for my subject as his hair blends in with the background. I'm thinking Home Depot for a canvas drop cloth, and some rit dye, or JoAnn Fabrics for Muslin.

No catch light in these eyes, and that shadow!:(

Happy Fathers Day Dad!

In 2004 the doctors only gave him a few months to live. God had other plans and Dad is still with us today. I am truly Blessed to have a wonderful Dad that would do just about anything for anyone.

One childhood memory I will cherish forever is when we used to sit in the front stoop of the old house during a thunderstorm. The rain would fall and the world was fresh..... everytime the thunder would utter it's loudest sound, Dad would say "The Angels must have got a strike."

Happy Fathers day! I love you Dad!

From your daughter

Sonya

Spring snow

I was thinking spring was in the air when I heard the Robins chirping Saturday morning. It was a lovely day and it gave Brian a chance to clean up the yard. But then wham!!!...We get socked with another 6 inches Sunday morning, and it kept on snowing throughout Monday. Hey at least it gave me a photo op.

Peace, Love, and all the good stuff!

Sonya

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