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<p>Photoshop and digital processing can be sped up with the right plan of action and skills. Both of which take time to learn and develop. It can unleash a creative steak in you which will raise your photographic game beyond its current level.<br>

That said you have to invest the time and effort in getting better. You can read a little bit about my professional experience on one of my new blogs at http://culturedphoto.wordpress.com<br>

I continue to test new plug ins and software on behalf of a number of software companies and I too am always looking at ways in which my images can be improved. Its a constant learning curve and one that can be enjoyed with the right attitude.<br>

Once you see improvements coming you will find you are more motivated to push the boundaries of what you can achieve. Take a look at my blog and read a couple of the articles ... feel free to pass comment and feedback and I will respond there. I've just moved it over so feel free to check back as I will be shifting content from my other blog on a daily basis.<br>

<br /> Dan</p>

<p>The first question is "Why do you need to use flash"? Is this a stage show or a gig? Flash is really not welcome at most gigs in all honesty and boosting the ISO and shooting with fast lenses is generally a better option. Especially if there is already going to be some good lighting there to start with.<br>

If you are using flash then shoot off camera. Of course being able to locate your flash units before would be good but in most situations this isnt practical. I expect from your question too that you dont have access to multiple flash units and pocketwizards so how are you able to trigger your units off camera? canon do an infrared transmitter which works well (ST-E2).<br>

Think about what you want to achieve and then plan ahead. Dont just use flash for the sake of it. Shooting wide angle really just needs you to get the flash off camera though and ensure its set to its widest setting on the flash unit itself. <br>

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<p>This is a classic case of working with clients who were not suitable for your style of shooting. In addition the lack of clarification at the booking stage has added to the issue.<br>

It is crucial that you work with people who like your style and that you make sure that both you and the client has a clear idea of the expectations of the shoot. This way you can ensure that you are both aligned. It is better to turn down clients that are likely to not enjoy the results you produce simply because of the negative effect bad word can have on your reputation.<br>

I wouldn't refund but would offer something of added value ... i.e a honeymoon shoot, family portrait etc. Refunding would be a bad choice despite the mistake you made at the time of booking.<br>

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<br /> Dan</p>

It depends how you use the 24-70mm canon as the tamron is actually a very good lens esp on a crop camera. Stopped down from 5.6 it becomes much sharper and at F8 or F11 is a very sharp lens for the money. It cannot match the canon but it gets close ... wide open its a different story of course and also on full frame the tamrons corners arent as sharp.

I still have one from some years ago and it does see occasional use on the crop camera as it is small and light and doesnt look pro .. useful when i want to avoid attention!

I do not think it would be silly to have the 17-40 and the 10-22mm however I personally would forsake the 17-40mm and go for the 24-70mm ... despite having the Tamron.

I LOVE the 24-70mm lens full stop and it's optical quality is magical for a zoom. That said if you buy the 17-40mm and the 10-22mm I cannot see you being upset. The 17-40 offers a lot of lens for not a lot of money.

As an aside the 135mm F2 is the best lens I own and could be another longer option if you want to go for the 17-40mm now. The biggest question to ask yourself is how will you be using these lenses most often and what problems do you want them to solve.

Once you have identified these things you can then make the most appropriate choice taking into account some of the experiences of others posting on here.

Dan

I ahve a 40D and a 5D and on my previous crop cameras used the 10-22mm and the 24-70mm. I still own the 10-22mm but rarely use it these days as my landscaping is done on the 5D, however I found it to be a sharp lens that produced good results.

I use the 17-40mm on the 5D and although sharper and with better resolution I still dont find the 10-22mm that far behind. Ive used the 10-22mm on both the 20D and the 40D and find it suits my landscape needs perfectly on crop cameras.

The 24-70mm F2.8 canon L is one of my fav pieces of glass and is rarely off either camera. I do use it more on the 5D where it makes a perfect day to day landscape lens, and equally I use it on the 40D at the longer end sometimes when shooting portraits.

I don't think you will be unhappy with your purchase.

Dan