stephanie_oropeza2

<p>THANK YOU, ALL</p>

<p>I am overwhelmed (in a good way) with the responses here! I should've posted here years ago! :)</p>

<p>Steph</p>

Thank you, Will.

I definitly appreciate your response, I needed to hear that. everything you said was right-on. I guess I have a lot to learn

still.

Steph

<p>Hello,<br>

Ok, so I was wondering if anyone can give me help/insight on acquiring an inexpensive (preferably dirt-cheap) pro (or even simi-pro) DSLR.<br>

For the past 5/7 years I have been dreaming and planning on taking my passion/hobby of photography to the next level, however, every time I think it may happen (aka - I saved up enough money) something usually comes up and I'm back on a financial hardship.<br>

Shooting weddings is more than a dream to me. And it's not an <em>if</em>, but a <em>when</em>.<br>

I have shot a quinceañera (with a point and shoot!!!) for a family friend and even assisted a professional on a wedding many years ago. I have also worked at a couple of portrait studios for a few years. I am not oblivious to what needs to be done.<br>

I just feel like once I get a professional camera, I will become alive.<br>

Please help. I know renting is an option, but, that can add up...($)...real quick.<br>

I feel like an artist without a paint brush.<br>

I need ideas/advise...<br>

Thank you <br />(even if you don't respond, thank you for listening)</p>

<p>Regards,<br>

Stephanie ~ The Camera-Less Photographer</p><div></div>