A lot has been happening this year (and late last year), and I'm only just now getting time to tell you all about it.
The new camera...
Last year, around September, I got a new camera, and I don't think I've put it down since. The Canon 700D is my new baby, and I am in love with the 50mm f1.4 lens I got to go with it. Yes, the 700D is the baby of the Canon family, but it's so small and light it feels like an extension of my hand (and I can shoot one handed which I love because I use the other one to wave at my clients like they know what the heck I'm talking about!). Its first official outing was to photograph the Ballarat Civic Hall open day in October (which I still haven't blogged :/), and it performed so much better than my old E-410. Sorry Olympus, but it's out with the old, in with the new. I've joined the Canon converts and I'm not looking back.
The studio...
Since late last year I've been working with the team at Infocus Photography and Video, shooting weddings, editing, and just generally making a nuisance of myself. I am absolutely in my element at the studio, and every day I spend there makes me want to quit my day job more. Hey, a girl can dream, right? ;)
You'll see from some of my recent work that I'm shooting portrait sessions at the studio at 102 Main Road, Bakery Hill, so if you're interested in a studio session please mention that when booking.
You'll see from some of my recent work that I'm shooting portrait sessions at the studio at 102 Main Road, Bakery Hill, so if you're interested in a studio session please mention that when booking.
Weddings...?
Weddings? Did you say weddings? No, that can't be right, I swore I'd never shoot weddings! Far too stressful... Well, turns out they're not so scary, and I actually kinda love 'em :) I've tagged along on a handful since late last year, including the nuptials of James from Infocus to his beautiful bride Anne. The image below has quickly become known as my "signature shot".
And while I'm busy getting the shot, Rob from Infocus likes to torment me by taking the least flattering behind-the-scenes shots possible of my "signature move" aka "down and dirty". Case in point:
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Photo credit (but no thanks) goes to Rob Clark at Infocus Photography and Video.
It amazes even me as to how I didn't fall in that creek. Counter balanced by the weight of the camera I suppose. The 5D Mk III is next on my wishlist as it's worth its weight in gold (and that's a lot of gold), but it weighs a ton!
If you are interested in booking blue*jean*photography for a wedding I'll be working in conjunction with Infocus Photography and Video (and probably showing off some more of my silly positions). Feel free to contact me for more information.
