I recently bought some equipment
posted on 19th of january, 2012
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Yeah, it might be a little late for Christmas but new stuff is always a present. For many years, I've done my photography with an on camera flash, kit lens 18-55 mm, and for most of the time available light.
Now that I'm shooting commercial images rather than artistic shots, I've made the important decision to invest in my equipment. Within the next few days I'll be receiving a studio light and umbrella kit and and camera flash.
Once I get a little cash saved I'll be investing in some prime lenses and backdrop system. While I know that all new gadgets don't make a good image, good lighting and sharp pictures help.
So merry late Christmas to me.
Happy shooting everyone.
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Tags: camera equipment images investment studio
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The speedlight came this morning. I'm surprised it came so soon. I thought it would be here on Monday. Excitement once again!
- posted by
Birksphotography
on January 21, 2012 |
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:Di remember, i try to take shots in apartments, when i was young ( approx 13 - 14, in soviet union ), then i have a 24 x 36 fathers SLR Zenit-3m, and for lighting i use two bulbs from diesel locomotive ( 110 volt, 500w ) in serial wire. light amount be impressively large :) wish you good luck with new equipment. i not have a study for that stationary lighting equipment on one side, and on others - i prefer outdoor ;)
- posted by
Drago76
on January 21, 2012 |
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Drago- I bought a YN460-II Hot shoe Flash Speedlight W/ Wireless Trigger from eBay. The camera I'm using is a Canon 450D.rnrnToday the continuous lighting system came (oh boy!). Two large stands, one medium stand, two umbrellas, and three daylight 5500K lights. Can't wait to use them! Mary your right, anticipation is the best.
- posted by
Birksphotography
on January 21, 2012 |
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what flashlight you buy?rn i try to fight with canon´s 580ex2, and your things about it may interest me...
- posted by
Drago76
on January 20, 2012 |
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Good Luck ! Enjoy the new gear.
- posted by
Cammeraydave
on January 20, 2012 |
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yea! there's nothing better than the suspense before the camera equipment arrives! it's so exciting!!!
- posted by
Mary981
on January 20, 2012 |
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Great-today is the day it should arrive. I hope you enjoy. Nice to have a late Christmas present :)
- posted by
Clearvista
on January 20, 2012 |
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Congratulations !
- posted by
smartview27
on January 20, 2012 |
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Smart move Mark, for sure lighting is very important since the theory also said no light on picture. No matter continues light or flash. Sometime you can consider those small little light (flashgun) as they all come with trigger system now. All my picture and work are done with it, no more wire trouble, portable and low budget. The best is AAA battery. Saving!! All the best on your work.
- posted by
HongChan001
on January 20, 2012 |
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Thank's everyone, I'm excited for when the light kit arrives on Friday.
- posted by
Birksphotography
on January 20, 2012 |
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Congratulations :)
- posted by
TMarchev
on January 19, 2012 |
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Good luck with the new gear Mark! New stuff is always exciting.
- posted by
Iwhitwo
on January 19, 2012 |
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Congratulations, enjoy your new equipment.
- posted by
Egomezta
on January 19, 2012 |
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Newark, US
>Mark Birks lives in Ohio and works as a freelance photographer. He has recently begun creating and selling fine art and portrait photography and is currently working on a series called “Visions of Black and White”
While having done his own work, Mark has also done commercial shots, portraits, and still life’s. Mark has also won contests by The Newark City Library and Create magazine. He was also featured in Photography BB online magazine in 2009.
Mark’s clients have included Boy Scouts of America, Deanabirks.com, Sterling Accessories, Mistral Images, and Create Magazine.
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