New Camera!

Two friday's ago my camera broke- as I was trying to take birthday celebration pictures.  I don't know what happened, but it did.

The old camera that I had was a Cannon point and shoot.  My mom had got it for me a few years ago, and I loved the hell out of it...lately I've been really craving a more quality camera.  I took it as a sign when my camera broke, I had some extra birthday money, so I bought myself a treat.

I don't consider myself to be the most tech savvy individual, but I'm certainly not a dunce.  It was a bit confusing to sift through all the reviews, specs, and prices to figure out my needs.

I ended up going with a Consumer Reports pick for an SLR like camera.

I got the Panasonic Lumix FZ40 - an SLR like camera- I can add lenses, but I don't need to.  For example; Maco shots (close ups of nature and objects FYI).  There are great presets for the newbies but with the flexibility to shoot manually.  BONUS: It also comes with the capability of recording 210 minutes of HD video and stereo sound. 

My poor (ok-enough-with-the-camera-babe) fiance- if he thought I was an annoying shutter bug then, wait until I start snapping now.

Here are some shots from around the way... I am no photographer, but I am one who enjoys taking pictures.

We are looking to go to Millbrook Vineyards this weekend and do an engagement shoot (and wine tasting).  Fingers crossed we will nail the shot for our vintage styled invite postcards as mentioned before.

The last shoot I tried to keep classic(y) with my chiffon navy skirt, white button collared down tank, and a tan blazer.  I'm not sure if it was the grey day, but I feel  I looked a little blah.  I think I need some more pop.  I will have to play around with outfits.  Steve looks great in anything he wears, or doesn't.

engagement picture ii

This weekend we are heading to attempt to shoot the engagement picture.  If it wasn't for people wanting to see our faces I would use the below pictures and call it a day.  oh here it comes... I can hear my Bubbie in my head now...

:insert accent of old school Jewish lady who was raised in the Bronx:

Why no faces Lindsey, people want to see your faces, what about the people who haven't even met Steve yet, they won't even know what he looks like, really, who does that, it's artsy, but not for an engagement party invitation, who thought this was a good idea, of course no one asked me, i wish you would have shown me before sending this out, you know I used to make things like this at Kwasha Lipton all the time, besides did you have to kiss in the picture, not everyone wants to see that, it's a neat picture, but who does that?

Case in point... (welcome to my life by the way) this beautiful (but hotter than hell) weekend will be the day.  I have the tripod, read my camera manual, yes the entire thing ,and I feel confident.

This photo was spur of the moment and random, then looking back I loved it.  I'm hoping for another one of those moments, with faces of course.

I find that art usually occurs that way in most forms, from painting to songwriting.  You force it, and push on... and get two lines written.  Then other times it's like you can't write fast enough.  Your hand is cramping and you feel as if you are no longer writing but just holding on to your pencil for all it's worth.

Yup, still hoping for one of those moments, only with a timer and camera.

Ever feel that way in your creative journey: that the second you stopped forcing it, it just flowed? Comment and share please.

 

Three.

1. Dutch Tulip field from afar.

2. "The" Perfect Engagement Photo (see next post)

3. My Pride and Joy of my garden this year...Columbine Flower.