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<p>I bet you can still make it work by bouncing the SB800 over your shoulder. Depending on how close you are, you could start with the 12-24 and do a few quick shots to see how it looks, then switch to the 50 if you need to.</p>

<p>A picture-a-day project will demand a bag that both encourages you to carry your camera everywhere and provides easy access to your gear when you need it. <br /> I predict two things: you'll be happy with the messenger style bag; and that eventually you'll give up carrying much more than your basic kit with a few accessories. The laptop and paperwork will seem burdensome after awhile and will find a new home in a separate bag.<br /> Good luck.</p>

<p>If you don't like flash you need to spend some time <a href="http://www.planetneil.com/tangents/flash-photography-techniques/">here.</a><br>

Here is a link to a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37135917@N00/sets/72157607973253253/show/">pre-wedding party and then the actual wedding</a> that I shot for a friend - both the party and the wedding were at night with very subdued lighting and therefore almost every image incorporates flash. <br>

Once you get the hang of it, you'll find that 24-70 2.8 perfect for shooting in low light.</p>

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<p>Very well done. I liked the images as presented and there were quite a few that would stand on their own, completely outside of the slide show. My only rather small suggestions would be to incorporate a few more crowd scenes to show the atmosphere of a concert. And on a technical note, allow for slightly longer fade in/out on the images, it seemed the slightest bit rushed.</p>

<p>BTW, I could have watched 15 minutes of this, work on a longer version. </p>

<p>The 50 1.8 is a perfectly good lens, but as another option: if you're interested in a used <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/97413-USA/Nikon_1902_Normal_AF_Nikkor_50mm.html">50mm 1.4,</a> I'll sell you my 4-month old USA version with a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37623-REG/Nikon_543_HS_9_Lens_Hood.html">metal Nikon hood</a> for $200 + shipping. It's in perfect condition (I'm looking at a Zeiss MF).</p>

 

<p>Just to be clear, my comment was self-referential...</p>

<p><em>"The "family happy snaps" you seem to look down your nose at will likely have more significance five or 10 years from now than most "technically good photographs for a rather more discerning audience.</em> "<br>

<br /> A bitter pill, if ever there was one, but the truth none the less.</p>

<p>Very nice decision.</p>

<p>They have absolutely no reason to let you in, be prepared for disappointment when and if you ask.<br>

<br /> I have on occasion done as Jeff has. I don't sneak around, I walk around like I own the place and if anyone ever asked I would tell them I was doing location scouting for an upcoming photo shoot (as if that was obvious and completely normal). I would also however, be exceedingly polite and apologetic if told to leave...</p>

<p>I like the clean layout but am confused by the need for two websites based on similar services and also the information provided:<br /> <br /> From the balckbird site: <em>"When I tell people about this website, they usually think it's a retouching service. But it's not. I'm not interested in retouching images, at least not in the traditional sense. I don't do much eye and teeth whitening, skin smoothing, body contouring, etc. I've never lengthened a model's neck or legs."</em> <br /> <br /> From your PictuRescue site: <em>"Using advanced photo editing and photo restoration software like adobe photoshop (CS3 extended), nik color effects, adobe lightroom 2.0, noise ninja, photostitch and other programs, there's really very little that can't be done to improve or enhance the quality of your pictures. </em></p>

<ul>

<li><em> Editing or enhancement of color/lighting </em> </li>

<li><em> Adding/removing people or objects </em> </li>

<li><em> Swapping heads/faces </em> </li>

<li><em> "Opening" closed eyes <br /> </em> </li>

<li><em> Replacing backgrounds... </em> </li>

<li><em> Cosmetic changes like teeth whitening, wrinkle/double chin removal, accentuating eye color, eliminating scars, blemishes, enhancing skin tones, etc. </em> </li>

</ul>

<p><em>BTW, the work shown looks quite nice, especially some of the B&W images<br /> </em></p>

<p>D700 with a 50/1.4, every day, every where.</p>

<p>Sigma 30/1.4 on a DX body. I couldn't imagine shooting with a giant, slow zoom.</p>

<p>Unless you shoot long bursts of images there is no practical need for a fast card. It truly is a wasted expense if your shooting style doesn't warrant it.</p>

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<p>Stay home...</p>

<p ><em>"Please understand that I am not seeking a digital camera comparable to the F6."</em></p>

<p > <br>

<br /> If you're primarily interested in light and small, with the ability to use your current Nikon lenses then it's simply a matter of seeing which one of the Nikon bodies has the best combination of size and compatibility. Otherwise you are into camera with smaller sensors and loss of image quality at higher iso settings.</p>

<p>Chris, find a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bystander-History-Photography-Joel-Meyerowitz/dp/0821217550">Bystander</a> , it is an excellent work that attempts to trace the history of street photography and offers some insight into the motivations and beliefs that drove the artists who shaped and created the genre.<br>

Once you've spent a little time with the history of photography you may find your opinion of Winogrand's statement changes.</p>

<p>http://www.ubugallery.com/phpwcms/image_zoom.php?show=MV8xMjQyXzJsY0ZtdWZnQXQuanBn</p>

<p>Weegee...</p>

<p>Nice stuff all around, loved Joel's.</p>

<p>This whole discussion had been great, and makes me glad to know I'm not the last person on earth who still loves the focal length.</p>

<p>I think that George and I are the only two that find this whole thing odd.</p>

<p>Listen to what Brad says with respect to lens choice. Traditional street photography is most often associated with wide to normal lenses. Typically that has been 28mm-50mm, though now you can often see work with lenses wider than that. In fact I'd bet it would be difficult to come up with a site with well done SP where the photographer consistently used anything longer than 75mm.</p>

<p>Billingham and Fogg both make excellent bags that are a clear step above Domke when it come to construction and durabilty (not to mention price) but the styling is...well, take a look and see what you think.</p>

<p>Domke bags might be available locally (where ever that may be), but the A&A bags are in stock only in NYC as far as I know.</p>

<p>Here is a site that shows bags actually loaded with gear.<br>

http://www.cambags.com/</p>

 

<p>The origianl post was "why does everyone want to be a wedding photographer?" Why was it changed?</p>

<p><em>"If the fit in the bag is tight and creating a slight bulge you're compromising..."</em><br>

 

<p>I would tend to agree, with the added issue of struggling to get to and put away the items you want. A slightly looser fit in a bag makes access so much easier. </p>

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