Our Place Studios

Something that seems to be common amongst photographers is comparing equipment–photography equipment that is.  I wonder if it’s a gender thing.  I remember taking the family up to a state park when we lived in West Virginia and found the most beautiful waterfall.  We shot for a while when I see a photographer approach with a young model and her mom.  While the mom and daughter prepped, the photographer chatted me up.  “Whatcha got there?” seemed to be a friendly enough question.  I should have known better. I showed him my camera and I swear he made a face like someone made him eat poo.  I stayed friendly, figuring he was showing off for his client.  He showed me his camera, which of course was a lot “better” than mine. I left, knowing that it’s what’s behind the camera that counts, not the camera itself. I should have stuck around for a bit and watched him interact with the model and her mom. I probably could have learned a lot, both in what to do and what not to do.

Anyway, I shoot with this:

I also have a film camera:

I have a few lenses and am saving up for a few more. I really want this bad boy right here: I don’t care much about what kind of camera I use, but that red stripe around the lens means quality. I could have a crap camera but with primo glass, I can get a razor sharp image.

For now I’ll just have to settle for what I’ve got:

So there you have it, my gear. I could go into lighting, but seeing as how that’s what I’m working on learning, I think I’ll hold off until I get a better grip on it.

Here’s some photos of Leah from a recent photoshoot using the above mentioned equipment (can’t have a post without pictures, can we?).