irina_martoussevitch

<p>Hi Rachel!<br /><br />I got my D90 back in February, and I have to say I am loving it! I got it with 2 kit lenses: 18-105 VR and 70-300 VR. I find I use 18-105VR the most - gives you enough flexibility, especially if you are just starting out. I find it a really good lens. I barely use my 70-300 VR. 2 weeks ago I acquired the 50mm prime lens, f1.8 and LOVING IT! it's VERY inexpensive, but renders amazing images. 18-200VR is, I agree, fantastic glass, but I find the price prohibitive.<br>

Good luck and I hope you will enjoy your D90!<br>

Irina</p>

<p>Hi Dawn,<br>

I am very new to photography and, frankly, don't think I will ever be able to shoot weddings. Precisely because of the reasons you listed above: lack of control over the lighting situations, too many people, and, first and foremost - unreasonable customers. I'm afraid these days it became very popular (and very profitable) to be an 'unreasonable customer'. You complain - and you get stuff free. I even overheard one lady at a shoe store giving advice to her friend, "You can buy these shoes, wear them all you like and then bring them back saying they were damaged, and they will change them for you or give you your money back!" Honestly, this kind of cheap people drive me crazy! Every service and every product should be rewarded accordingly. <br />I went through your album, and, if I were the bride, I would love to have you do my wedding, if I could get such great pictures. So, these guys just want to get it free. I think you should not be afraid to receive a complaint, because most of complaints are just a tool to get free service. If they threaten to sue - let them sue! Bring those photos to the court in front of a judge and let them point out exactly what made them so 'devastated'! And put those pictures back on your website - it's in their contract, they signed it, period.<br />All I can add is I just hope one day I would be able to take photos as good as yours!<br>

Best of luck!<br>

Irina M.</p>