Blogging from my iPhone

So I got an iPhone today and I wanted to see how well it works for blogging and I actually love it! It looks like my Canon gear should all be here this week and I am very excited. Well that's about it for today.

Go BODA Baby!!!

Okay, so I recently picked up a Boda Dry while I was at Photoshop World. I wore it for almost a whole day carrying a 70-200 2.8, 50 1.8, SB800, batteries...basically a days worth of gear; plus of course what was hanging around my neck. I can NOT believe how comfortable and evenly distributed the weight was.

If you are a photographer that carries more than one lens or currently shoots with two bodies. Well put one of your bodies back in the case and only carry one body and all the lenses you need. The Boda Dry offers completely one-handed operation and holds everything you need for a days shoot.

GO BODA!!!

Photoshop World in Orlando, FL

Well I am currently sitting in a lounge at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida attending the Photoshop World conference. So far it has been a great conference and I have two classes left, which are the two I am most excited about.

During my time here I have decided to go back to Canon. I had the opportunity to hold and shoot a Canon 5D again and with words of the 5D Mark II coming out in the fall, I am going to make the move. I am getting the following equipment hopefully in the next week.

Canon 5D w/grip
Canon 40D w/grip (this will probably be my sports camera and just a backup to the 5D)
16-35 f2.8
24-70 f2.8
70-200 f2.8 IS
550EX Flash x 2
1.4 Converter

I am getting ready to head into the last tech expo to speak with more vendors. I am also going to swing my Canon's booth and shoot the 5D again just for fun!!!

Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye Review

Okay, so I have decided to write my first review. I have chosen to write a review on a lens that I am not too thrilled about; the Nikon 10.5mm DX Fisheye. I picked the lens up from Ritz Camera here but you can also get it here and here for a little cheaper.

My first thoughts, man its wide! I took a few shoots and could not believe that my feet were actually in the shot if I looked through the view finder...I actually had to hold the lens away from my face in order to not have my feet in the shot. The fisheye is nice but a little less dramatic than I thought it would be; unless of course you are within inches of the subject.

Mounted on my D300 it is light and though a little loud while zooming it is fairly quick. The 2.8 aperture is nice as it allows plenty of light in, even in dimly lit rooms. The 2.8 is a must for this lens because it is so wide, you really can't use flash.

My problems with the lens is that it is too wide, I prefer a 14mm fisheye if you must have one. Also, as I stated above, it didn't have as much of a dramatic effect as I was hoping for.

All and all it is a great lens for receptions, parties and events that you want to add something different. The biggest problem I have is that for a fisheye, you really need to be close to someone's face to get a really unique picture.

Darcy & Ahn Vu

This wedding was a lot of fun. We were able to go out to the golf course and just sort of walk around and it allowed me to catch some great moments between the new married couple.

Rachel & Johnathan

This wedding took place on 3/15/08 in Oviedo, Florida. For most of this wedding I used my 70-200 VR lens and was able to get some great shots. The full church shot was take with my 24-70. All of these photos were straight out of the camera, no real adjustments in photoshop with the exception of color correction. Thank you Nikon!

Equipment list...growing!

Well my equipment list is growing! After the last wedding (3/15), I realized that there are a few things that I "must" have! I ordered an Alien Bee B800, more pocket wizards, 13.5' Calumet light stands and Vivitar 285HV's.

I can't believe how busy this wedding season has been this year. I have so many weddings lined up, I can't see a break but I LOVE IT!!!