YEA!!! I finally sold my bead inventory and was able to fund my next business venture 
Due to BJ’s upcoming career change, we knew that I would need to supplement our income. So, I will be taking my photography hobby to the next level. With that decision came the demand for better equipment. So, here are the goods: brand new camera, lens, flash and other accessories!
This is the VERY first picture taken with my new equipment. I was very anxious to get out there and take some pictures, so here we are by the gate on the side of our house…
This set-up is much heavier than the Rebel/50mm combo, so that will take some getting used to. It is a good thing I have been working out. I will need some serious muscles to heft this camera/grip/lens combo, but I am sure the picture quality will be worth the weight.
Can a blog expert out there tell me what color space I should be saving pictures as to have correct web color? The color is looking dull here, but in real life, it is great. BTW…this is in Adobe RGB. Thanks in advance for any tips! *Aha! I answered my own question. A little research is all it took. FYI-web files should be in sRGB. So, a little conversion and waalaah! Beautiful color.
Oh my gosh if she is not the cutest stinkin thing! I just want to kiss those cheeks!!
I don’t have any idea what you are talking about in your post but I know that new camera accessories are a happy thing, based on what i learned from Holly. I can’t wait to one day know!
JewelCharm out – photography in. You’re so talented! I am writing you a novel apparently – will you do wedding photos? Not for me (dangit, at least this month) but I know someone looking…
love your face come over ANY day!
Fun new toys!
What version of PS are you using?
Congratulations on selling your bead inventory. I know that was a stress you were really wanting to shed! I’m so excited about your new adventure. You need to add these pictures to your photography blog!
I echo Cami…YOU ARE SO TALENTED!
Wow Min! Good luck with your new adventures with photography! I LOVE these pics!
Those are such great pictures.
Thanks girls. Cami, I would LOVE to photograph a wedding! It would be so great to have a subject who would actually sit still and follow directions! It would be a total treat to shoot a wedding. Thanks for thinking of me. I appreciate ALL referrals! Oh, and Lorie: I use Photoshop CS2. My colors look great in photoshop and dull on blogger. Not sure why…
Way to go Sweet Pea. Love Dad
I know I already commented but I love you dad’s comment…Sweet Pea! I love it!
How fun!!!! I want your equipment! Apparently you didn’t need a learning curve, because you are already getting beautiful photos!
Little Brighton’s hair is growing so long and cute! Can’t wait to see you guys next week.
Letia, I actually realized while shooting these that I did not know how to change the aperture on the 40D. So, I came right in and read the manual. It is totally easy, just different than the Rebel. So, there was a bit of a learning curve
Thanks all. Kelli, I LOVE my Dad too. He is the best! And Karli, I can’t wait to see you either!