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<p>THANK YOU KEVIN!</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your responses. I think I am just going to go with my gut and stick with my primes. I only picked up my first camera 6 months ago and still trying to find my way creatively while still trying to learn all the technical details. I think it is about the rhythm of the wedding and I get so nervous being a newbie. Having my own over the top wedding 3 years ago has helped me in this new field. I know what its like to be a bride and a consumer.</p>

<p>Steve, that was so inspiring!Thank you for sharing!</p>

<p>Nadine! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!</p>

<p>Hi, I am just starting out in the photography business. Actually, at 31(6 months ago) I stumbled upon this and picked up my first camera. I am happier than I have ever been. I am a full time executive and I am studying, taking class at night as well as shooting on the weekend. I have shot several weddings and have several booked for 10' and 11'. I really enjoy the weddings. Everything has been basically by word of mouth. I have several professional mentors that have been great as far as teaching and advice. I am always looking for new ideas to market and network myself and wonder if anyone has any ideas...<br /> Amanda-lee</p>

<p>I know exactly what you are talking about when you say shooting wide open all the time. I have to constantly watch myself with this. I guess its part of learning and growing...</p>

<p>What fisheye would you recommend??</p>

<p>I have a 5dII and my back up is a 5dII, so it makes it easy. I have the 50 1.8 but its not an expensive lens and I really want to offer the best equipment. I have the super wide 24 2.8 and the 100 2.8 which I really love. I would like to replace my 50 1.8 with the 50 1.2.I also have the inexpensive 2.8 28. I want to start replacing them with some quality. I think having just these lenses has forced me to get as creative as I can with what I already have. Now I see it gets a little crazy with changing cameras and I don't want to miss anything as far as coverage of an event. I take this all very seriously. As much as I think the zoom would help me I don't want to loose the quality and I also don't want to get into the habit of leaning on that lens too much because its "easier".... I hope that someone understands what I am saying...</p>

<p>Yes, I have a back up. I have been working very hard and so far everyones been pleased. Got to start somewhere. I think a zoom would be a nice addition and something different.</p>

<p>I have the 5d II, I have all primes right now...</p>

<p>I really like it.. very classic and clean</p>

<p>I love the 580 speedlight... also have a 100mm 2.8 thats great</p>

<p>Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 for sure</p>

<p>I am just starting to shoot weddings and I am interested in purchasing the canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L and the canon 50mm 1.2....which should I purchase first. Which would be more useful? Does anyone have any other suggestions?I have the 100mm 2.8 and a nice wide angle.<br>

Amanda-lee</p>