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<p>I saw that announcement from Canon and I know that the damages they have incurred after the tsunami and the flooding delayed any new products, but I was wondering if I should wait? Nikon has improved the ISO and AF (although the D300 still rates higher than the newer prosumer models avialable). </p>

<p>Hey all. I have been going back and forth about updating (I don't think it will be much of an upgrade since the D300 is such a fine camera). Nikon has not produced the D300 heir (D300s just added video) and I was thinking of purchasing the D700 but that camera is in the same situation as the D300 (it has been on the shelf for over 2 years).<br>

Would you wait another year before possibly updating or would you go for the D700?</p>

<p>Didn't get a chance to upload this week's photo but I have one from the spring. This is one of my co-workers. Another overworked and underappreciated teacher.</p><div></div>

<p>Decided to take my camera to work today but couldn't find the right photo. Then on my way home my daughters were walking ahead. Shot with D300 and Lensbaby composer set to f/4 and ISO 400. converted to black and white with lightroom 3</p><div></div>

<p>Great shots so far. This is an old one.</p><div></div>

<p>I will definitely come back and comment. Decided to take this photo after I prepared dinner. The colors caught my eye</p><div></div>

<p>Amazing photos so far. Really inspired. I had to go to my archives and pull out a favorite. This photo was taken two years ago by chance. I was heading home from Rockefeller center and as I emerged from the underground maze I was standing behind Atlas looking at the Cathedral. It was the perfect time and the only thing I was worried about was shooting handheld.<br>

Nikon D300 Sigma 18-50 f/2.8</p><div></div>

<p>So I started my "real" job this week so I am back in the classroom. The rain in the Northeast is limiting my chances to go out and create photos so I will go to my vacation photos. This one comes from a Gator farm. Saw this one gator floating towards us. I had my 60mm micro lense on my D300. I love the detail. I converted using lightroom 3.0</p><div></div>

<p>another Wednesday is upon us. I look forward to seeing all the great work. Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on my shooting schedule so I am submitting one from my month long vacation in South Carolina. My girls had their first riding lesson and can't wait to do some more here in NYC. I was not too happy with the quality of the Tamron lense (purchased to be a walk around lense).</p><div></div>

<p>Hey, loved the photos from last week. There were honestly too many to like. This photo was an experiment. I was down in rural South Carolina and wanted to do some long exposure writing. I tweaked it in Lightroom 3.0</p><div></div>

<p>Been on vacation for a while. Didn't have a laptop but today we have a new edition to our family. "Rocco" is an energized Chihuahua who decided to cooperate for his first pictures. Shot with my D300 and Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 lense.</p><div></div>

<p>It is amazing what an experienced crew can do. I have done about 25 events in the last 3 years and I can tell you that my first event would not be anywhere near what I expect today. Just based on my experience I now control the crowd and keep the bride/person of interest motivated and relaxed for the most part.<br>

I attended a friends wedding on the banks of the Hudson looking over at West Point (I had offered to shoot the wedding as a gift), but just like you the groom was well to do. The photographer controlled the event as was almost invisible, except for me, because I was watching him work. Hopefully, we can all get to this level in terms of equipment, confidence, and ultimately, capability</p>

<p>Hey, I have been shooting weddings for about 4 years now. My set up is similiar to yours. I use a D300 with a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 and Nikkor 50 f/1.8. I used an 85 f/1.8 for a while. The main thing is to have lenses that you are comfortable with and will do what you want. You should also look into the Sb 700 and 900 for lighting.</p>

<p>It has been a while since my last post but this one was a personal portrait. My eldest at her Stepping Up ceremony. She is usually very reserved. Shot with my nikon D300 and Sigma 70-200 f/2.8</p><div></div>

<p>I would love to work with three SB900's. I have actually turned off the thermostat warning, but it almost ruined a photo shoot in the winter. I use it with a gary fong diffuser so the bulb doesn't get to "breath" as well as it should. I always carry my SB 600, but I am in the process of purchasing two SB 700s.</p>

<p>It is a good question. I have always asked a client if they would mind if I can post some on my blog and facebook pages. I have had only one client ask to keep her photos out of facebook or any postings. I totally understand the request and I couldn't see how charging them extra for this non-service. Again, the clients happiness will lead to more work. Just my two cents</p>

<p>I haven't had to deal with the serious type yet (knock on wood), but I always let the friends and family know that I will take the first shot and then they can shoot afterwards. This helps on two fronts. 1- They aren't impeding my movements and I don't feel crowded. 2. I have all of my subjects eyes on me.<br>

I was at a wedding of a close friend that had a situation and the photographer had to pull her aside and ask her not to get in the way. It was a Jewish wedding and the other guests stood seated and the photographer was behind the crowd so as not to impede anyone's view. This woman got up and stood in the center aisle by the first row and was snapping away. He calmly walked over to her and asked her to move to the side near the back. Afterwards he pretended to see what she snapped.</p>

<p>great shots. This week I was doing a lot of kitchen work (cooking) as my wife and I celebrated our 8th anniversary. This was shot with my d300 and 50 f/1.8 with SB 900. Some minor corrections in LR3.</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks Panyaotis. I have heard wonderful things about the D7000</p>

<p>Great photos this morning. I have been working really hard these past couple of weeks and my pic today is from a Quinceanera I did on Saturday. The choreographer was happy with the results and caught this moment.<br>

Shot with D300 with 50 f/1.8</p><div></div>

<p>I have always been lenient when it comes to staying to get the job done. In the case with the client who became upset, the clock was nearing midnight, and photo wise, the shots were limited. I had the staged shots of the cake cutting and did the family group shots (this took a half hour) and then I said my good byes. <br>

thanks for the responses. Have you noticed that the lateness is becoming a trend?</p>

<p>Hey all, Just giving a little background on myself. I have been doing Wedding and other social events for about four and half years.<br>

The last few events I have been hired for I dealt with serious lateness. My contract stipulated my start and end time, but my packages offer my services for x-amount of hours. I have not been late as I always show up at least 45 minutes before my schedule time just in case.<br>

Now, my clients have been on average 45 minutes to 1.5 hours late. I did not charge them extra but I kept to my time allotment. One client seemed a little upset when I told her that my time was up but if she needed me to stay I would have to charge her per hour.<br>

Yesterday, my client was having a wardrobe problem and then was stuck on one of NYC's highways for an hour. I wasn't too upset but I still kept to the schedule time which was fine with her mother. <br>

I guess I want to know how do others handle this situation?</p>

<p>Great shots so far. This was a grab from the Sweet 16 this weekend. The young lady was arguing with the limo driver.</p><div></div>

<p>I haven't entered a photo in recent weeks but I am back. I love the shots so far and will come back to mention my favorites.<br>

My Princesses playing in front of the Castle.</p><div></div>

<p>Have been working on some of my clientes photos so I haven't had the chance to go out and shoot. This is one of my first photos shot with my NIkon D50 with kit lense. It was a great camera and I miss it. I still love my d300 ;)</p><div></div>