All you need is LOVE :)

I've been asked what equipment I splurged on and my thoughts on it.

Well I didn't buy much and I bought it with the intention of being able to do more indoor sessions. Newborns are easy enough to do because you don't need much backdrop space and can easily locate a window with enough light. Toddlers and groups not so much. So I bought a backdrop stand, Canvas backdrop, and a  light kit. Turns out you get what you pay for! The lighting is terrible! I'm sure I could splurge on new bulbs and a few more stands but I've discovered through this process I was not meant to be a studio photographer. Don't get me wrong I still love newborns and catching moments of my kids playing indoors. But for family photography I love being able to let kids run around being them self and capture their real emotion versus saying sit here and smile. Maybe I'll do it someday if I can set up a real/permanent studio with enough space, light, and a more friendly lens (FYI 50mm not great for tight spaces:) But until then I'll stick to natural light and natural settings.

Happy Valentines Day! and some catching up :)

I've done a few mini sessions to try and break in my new equipment and I'm sad to say that I regret buying it without doing more research OH WELL! You live and learn, but thats an entirely different post if your interested. It wasn't a complete waste though because despite it's short comings these kids are just to dang cute to take a bad picture:) I have a few more posts coming in the next few days. I'm considering posting more about how I shoot and process my pictures but only if you (if anyone is even reading this :) are interested. Photography isn't just some hobby I picked up last month and plan on making big bucks with. In fact I doubt if I'll ever make enough to cover the equipment i've already bought let alone my wish list. It is something I love and have been in love with for the last 10 years. I've found every bit of information that i've come across helpful in some way or another and am thinking about sharing what I find/learn here if your interested. I'm still a major work in progress and am in love with learning new things. I'm basically coming up with this as I type so I'm not really sure how it will all work out so just let me know your thoughts!