First e-session (I think I survived!)

divamum

I have a LOT to go through still and should really be packing to get out of town instead of doing photo stuff, but I wanted to let you all know how much I appreciated the advice, help, and handholding that made today go much, MUCH better than I could have hoped!

In no particular order:

- they will prise the 135L out of my cold dead hands. I bought one in the fleamarket this week, miraculously it arrived this morning in time for me to check it out AND use it and I will have to sell other lenses to pay for it but.... HOLY COW!! I knew it would be good... I didn't know just HOW good.

- special shout out to Blurmore - I didn't want to impose on his kindness and drag him out since the couple were ditzin' around about times, so wound up flying solo in the end. BUUUUUUUT he took the time to give me some really helpful pointers, and just knowing there was somebody local "out there" rooting for me was a real confidence booster! (They're still looking for a wedding 'tog, Blur, so I recommended they have a look at your blog while they're shopping and they may be in touch..... )

It was actually overcast and cloudy today so no mid-day glare, although it was very flllattt lighting - good and bad on that score, I guess. I made LOADS of mistakes (of course), but I think there are enough out of the session that they should be pleased - I've barely begun to cull much less edit, but can't resist posting a teaser - more to come in due course.....

entropy07

Just looking at this one photo, I think you did great! Love the bokeh, the sharpness, the expression.

sherijohnson

I look forward to seeing the rest.

sweet caroline

Gorgeous! I really like the processing. And I would say that it's much easier to combat flat overcast lighting than midday sun, especially without any assistance. The universe was rooting for you today! I can't wait to see more- I've been waiting all day for you to post, knowing that you'd be eager to get something up for us.

Caroline

Elaine

Woohoo! Looks great, Diva! And can you see how green I am about that 135? Green. Very green. :ivar

Darren Troy C

Ok, with a teaser like that, the Climax is bound to be great!

Bsimon

Awesome!

jeffreaux2

It's gawgeous!!!!:D

...and yes it appears the weather gods were on your side!!!



FWIW.....if Blurmore does this wedding I think we should start a petition for him to use you as second since you gave him the lead.....:D

Hey.....Im just sayin!

urbanaries

agreed...the 135L is soooo sweet.

i'm so happy for you....and as the others have said, the teaser alone is fabulous, so I'm sure the whole set will be! Way to go!

sweet caroline

jeffreaux2 wrote:

It's gawgeous!!!!:D

...and yes it appears the weather gods were on your side!!!



FWIW.....if Blurmore does this wedding I think we should start a petition for him to use you as second since you gave him the lead.....:D

Hey.....Im just sayin!

For sure! Diva, you know it's only a matter of time, so you may as well start learning and second some great photographers.

Caroline

lilmomma

I love it! can't wait to see the rest!

divamum

Thanks so much, everybody - dgrin really is THE friendliest, most supportive place on the net

I have a feeling that one's going to be the wallhanger, but we'll see how I get on with the rest of them over coming days....

mmmatt

Feel-good thread of the year! x2

135 f2L is simply magical isn't it? Love that lens and I use mine a lot. So far so good divamum! Anxiously awaiting the rest!!!


Matt

marikris

Ohhh, count me in with those who can't wait to see the rest

Shima

If the first shot is an indication of what is still to come, you're on a great start!

PS - If anyone wants my 135L they'd have it pry it off my dead body too.