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I feel Nadine O'hara's answer is helpful,documentation is key. Talk over your decision with the wedding coordinator. If you think giving her money back will buy her thoughts or keep her from gossiping dream on it doesn't work that way. As you know both of you have already lost. Agree on what is right to do and fair to yourselves. You have to make the decision, not the bride. Keep your self-respect.

Thanks Christopher !

thanks for the info on the camera.

How do you determine that,I'm a little tech. slow ?

sorry, try this

http://www.davidalanharvey.com/

much of it taken with a Leica of course.

I especially was taken with the imagery here:

http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?

VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R13ZOQY&nm=David%20Alan%

20Harvey

 

This shows the some of the Magnum work

Great Idea and I would appreciate other "Best of" topics.

Thanks Mary and Contratulations to the winners, some great shots there many of which I liked.

I agree with Al above. It always has to be the "fire in your "own" belly . However many above as well as other "famous photographers" often inspire me with fantastic images. We all share in that image often given if we're ready.

great idea and offer. Now go some place really cool and beautiful,like Seattle and we'll meet.

Like your attitude Lauren, in my work often you have to be creative and take what you have or have left!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(reconstructive surgeon)

very good , the orphan shot is wonderful. Very natural.

middle aged,2bodies,4lenses and a lot of desire!!

James Kim !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go man go !!

Love your images

 

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thanks George--- you're right on the mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks all . I even learned form those who took me to task!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What sites are thought best for handling printing and mailing of

images. I've heard you can customize your site within theirs.

 

Thankyou.

Great source of camera gear. I've bought leica, canon, nikon and other gear and think that they are the most honorable place around

Wow big order but take it on. Many here started on a whim moment like this. Discuss with him the formals they want and the "style" they prefer. Spend some time looking at wedding images, getting ideas and finding what you wish to look for at the ceremony and after.

 

Know your camera.

 

a diffuser and the use of two flashes is helpful. Take test shots.

 

The edge you have is you know your "clients" and have fun and keep it fun.

 

That will be more of an advantage than you may appreciate.

I agree with Marc Williams your work is good enough to not "cut any deals"

 

go for the high end.

good shots !! here's mine

the canon 85 1.2 is wonderful and "slow to focus", so I have it and the 70-200 IS, and the 16-35. I've never found that I've felt something lacking. I do move around a lot tending to be hyperactive anyway. the 85 1.8 is faster than the 1.2 and if I hadn't gotton such a good deal on the 1.2 would use it in a heartbeat. I have the 135 f2, but rarely use it due to the 70-200. if I had to pick one lens it would be the 85 1.2 and do some runnin'. I really am addicted to the focus effect.

Great shots , really enjoy the last, brings memories

"Random events and scenes..." as Robert mentioned above is what makes life itself magical. The greatest photographers revel in the average and mundane in my opinion and see the beauty of a different perspective

I've shot with Leica for a few years now having used Nikons for many years before that. My son introduced me to Leica. This last year he was the photographic intern at the Nat. Geographic. I can tell you that they are interested in the image more than the camera, film or digital and the technique or feeling and interpretation that the photographer brings to his work. Slide film is always appreciated for the unique tonal qualities it can have. One editor stated that it's an "art form" , no post processing just the image and its light quality. They were encouraging in image taking and digital was done expertly as you might expect. I an interview David Harvey stated that he is used to the "flow of shooting with Leica" and I believe that is the element we all strive to acheive. The ability to become part of whatever camera we have so the focus is on the imagery and importance of recording our impression of the reality in front of us.

 

His impression of the magazine and the people there was incredible. very dedicated, intellecually honest and very thoughtful, quite an endorsement from him.

This is a new approach for me, I've been taking images of the local

opera company and various community theatre plays etc. I'm often

asked for a cd or print which I've always given for free or mimimal

charge depending on the circumstance. Over the last few years I've

been told that I should arrange for someone to do the printing or do

it myself and now the requests are racing in. Is there a website

that anyone would reccommend that would do the prints and send me a

token fee ???

Thanks for input

Guess I'm different. 70-200 f2.8 IS,16-35 f2.8, 85mm f1.2. 3 bodies, 10-22mm in the bag.