Weddingbee Blog

@Karen: @ErinMarieMack: I am, actually getting into it!

I’m usin my first DSLR - a Lumix DMC FZ18 (http://www.digitalreview.ca/Content/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ18-Digital-Camera.shtml). It has an AWESOME leica lens as part of its body - so my daytime shots are stellar. However, it has a tendency towards chromatic noise at really low ISO (like, 150), and a limited range of lenses, so I wouldn’t recommend it on those points. I’m upgrading in a couple months to a canon eos 5D (http://digitalreview.pgpartner.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=11259024/search=canon%205d/st=product/sv=image) which is more appropriate for a wedding photographer. It depends what you want one for! Look at reviews, and in my opinion, save money on buying an older model (nikon and canon come out with new ones every few months, so older model doesn’t mean OLD), and put your money toward buying lenses, which don’t go “out of style.” And further more, if you are looking to expand your photography with lenses, stick to a Nikon or a Canon, as they offer the best and widest selection of lenses.

@mrsp: thanks! Every pro photographer will use photoshop as a tool in their toolbelt, but you can only sharpen a cr*ppy photo so much! Those photos are clear because the camera wasn’t moving. The more movement/blur, the less the clarity, and the less you could feasibly do to correct it in photoshop. The easiest way to reduce movement is to use a tripod. These photos were tripod free, as we were just out for a walk, but I used other structures around me to steady me (rail, ground, fire hydrant, etc). Keep your elbows in, and your camera as close to your body as possible. Use TWO hand to hold you camera - one on the grip/clicker, and one underneath, holding the bottom of the lens. Hope that helps!