I am all about sharing so here is the gear that I use and other info for you photographers out there. If you have any questions…….ask away!
In my Bag
Canon 5D Mark II – hollaa!!!
Canon 40D – back up camera
Canon Vertical Grip
Canon 85mm 1.8
Canon 50mm 1.4 – this is my favorite lens!
Canon 28mm 1.8 – my second favorite lens!
Canon 28-135mm IS USM 3.5/5.6 Macro
Sigma 28-200mm 3.5/5.6 Macro
Canon 550EX Flash
Sunpak Auto 383 Super – use as my off camera flash
Minolta Light Meter (this little guy is pretty old)
Skyport Radio Slave system – I love this radio slave system. It is a much better price the the PocketWizards, much smaller, and so easy to use. I have not had them miss fire. I don’t shoot a lot of flash but these are great when it is needed. I recommend these to anyone who is looking for an alternative to the PW.
Tripper Portable Storage System – this comes in really handy when all my cards are full and I need to empty one really quick. Also works awesome on vacation to empty cards when your no where near your computer. :)
Lowepro Backpack – I keep things that I don’t need access to as much and to hold my camera when not in use.
Shootsac! – I can’t say enough about this bag. Holds my lenses, light meter, flash, CF cards, billfold and keys, and extra battery pack for grip. All right there on my hip – sweet!
Shooting
Raw all the way – I do not like how JPG’s look in comparison.
I use to shoot on Aperture Priority all the time but have started shooting Manual most of the time. I just keep an eye on my in camera meter and adjust my exposure to get what I need. Takes some practice but it has been worth the time and effort!
Computer Geek
MacBook Pro & iMac – love love love!
Canon iP5000 Printer
2 External 500GB HD
Spyder2Express Monitor Calibrator – needed and a great price!
Lightroom 2.3 – love, love, love! This is the corner stone of my workflow, every image goes through LR. This is the single most important piece of software that I use. Images don’t go to Photoshop until they have been in LR first and once I have done my adjustments in Photoshop back to LR they go. I use LR for all my personal images and fine art….everything I shoot!!!
Photoshop CS3
ShowIt Web
Photojunction
Website
Website/Blog is made from the Pro Photo 3.0 theme! I love this theme because I can really customize it to what I want. It is a very powerful wordpress theme! I used both the previous versions and just had to upgrade when they released 3.0. I highly recommend this company!
Shopping Cart – Photo Cart! Another powerful tool to use for your proofing galleries for clients. Much more cost effective then other competitors that I have researched.
Vendors
WHCC – love this lab for all my prints and press product needs. Great turn around time and customer service!
Millers Lab – their customer service has been superb and the products that I have purchased are top quality.
Consumer Vendor Recommendations
Shutterfly – I use them for all of my personal photo storage to archive and share with our family. It is very important to make sure you have your personal files in a place that is safe. Even if you do have your files on disk sometimes those disks do not work in newer cd/dvd drives or they get damaged. Hard drives fail, computers crash, or fires and theft…?!?! Back up your files!!!
MPix.com – This lab is great for consumers and they produce a great product!
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