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Oct 28, 2023 12:25:39   #
Jeannie88 wrote:
Yesterday, saw someone with a Nikon Bridge camera. As I am getting older, that seems like a good way to go, especially if I travel. Any one using a Nikon Bridge camera, or an olympus(if there is one)? I have used DSLRS for years and wonder if I would really like a one does it all camera?Right Now I am an Olympus User, although I was a nikon User for many years. What about Sony? Many years ago , I did have a Sony 828, I think it was called, and the color , and macros were wonderful


My “bridge camera” is an IPhone ProMax. Other than for wildlife maybe, what else do I need?
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Oct 25, 2023 19:08:27   #
Fredrick wrote:
OK, against my better judgement, I have agreed to shoot a wedding for my cousin’s son’s wedding. Please don’t tell me it’s a really bad idea and that I should offer to pay for a professional photographer. I know you all mean well. I’ve already done that. As a bit of background:
I recently took a series of photos at another wedding (as a guest … they also had a professional photographer) and sent them out to a number of relatives. This groom to be (this August), his fiancée, and his parents looked at the photos and called me and begged me to shoot their wedding. I said no, no, no and downplayed any expectations, but to no avail. They loved the photos that I did as a guest at another wedding, so I just don’t see a way out of this without jeopardizing our relationship. No, I’ve not shot a wedding before. I’m mostly a landscape and street photographer.
So, I’m going to go ahead with this, and here is where I would appreciate any help and insight you could provide:
I currently own a Fuji X100V (fixed 35mm FF equiv, 26mp camera) and a Fuji X-T2 (24mm MILC camera) with plenty of zoom and prime lenses. The X100V has a leaf shutter, enabling me to fill flash up to 1/4,000 of a second. I have just a little experience using flash outdoors or indoors.
The wedding will be at my cousin's house (with a huge backyard). The ceremony will take place in the afternoon in the backyard, and reception will be in the backyard and also inside the house. Probably around 40-50 people. Lots of young adults and laid back relatives.
What I’m trying to figure out is, which camera do I use? Do I use both? What focal lengths? All the photos that I took at the other wedding as a guest was with my X100V, using fill flash with the built-in camera flash. Do I use one camera for outside and one camera for inside the house? The X100V has a built in digital teleconverter for 50mm and 70mm (in addition to the 35mm) which I can easily change. Which flash unit (if any) should I buy? I’m looking at Nissin and Godox TTL flashes (and my head is spinning). I realize if I use a flash I will have to practice quite a bit for it to become second nature to me (I have 4 months before the wedding). I plan on shooting in RAW + Jpeg, and use PSE and Luminar for post processing.
As you can see, I have some decisions to make before I start practicing. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
OK, against my better judgement, I have agreed to ... (show quote)


Make sure at least two people shoot video even if it only with iPhone. Entrance, ceremony and after wedding. One shooter should be in first row to get sound or use external mic so that u record and can hear the ceremony. Do some research on videoing a wedding.
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Oct 17, 2023 13:16:44   #
Aren’t we fortunate to have such beautiful places?
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Oct 17, 2023 13:15:18   #
Great shots. Well done!
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Oct 16, 2023 10:48:07   #
They love the cool weather before enduring hard winters.


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Oct 10, 2023 13:28:56   #
Beautiful fall day at 8,000 feet


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Oct 10, 2023 12:46:54   #
Sunrises and sunsets can make for spectacular photo opportunities.

Ding Darling for birds. Is it open after last year’s hurricane?
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Oct 10, 2023 12:40:59   #
Stunning is an understatement!
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Oct 10, 2023 12:33:38   #
Beautiful!
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Oct 10, 2023 12:30:50   #
UTMike wrote:
This set is the last of my early morning venture from the west entrance to Yellowstone along the Madison River.

All of my long lens work (mainly bison and antelope) is trapped on a CFA express card I am attempting to get ProGrade to help me extract. At such time as I have those they will be posted.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.


Wall-hangers all!
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Oct 5, 2023 15:02:52   #
Unbelievably fine photo!
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Oct 5, 2023 15:01:32   #
Architect1776 wrote:
Can anyone here resist carrying a camera to an activity (Or resist using the camera in the phone) and just enjoy the view or activity by immersing themselves in the view or activity and putting it into memory with all the emotions/feelings associated with where you are and resist taking photos?
Or can you just not resist keeping glass, metal and plastic between you and what is unfolding before you?
Perhaps we become too gear involved today to actually develop memories of the moment.
I see people living every event, concert recital totally through a cellphone screen or other camera.
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As others have said, this is a very interesting and thought-provoking question for many of us.

I can tell you that, for me, I really enjoy streaming a slideshow of random “my best” photos to a large screen tv and just letting it play and repeat. The memories that are rekindled are special and would not have been possible without my taking photos over the past years. They bring me joy and happiness as I grow older.

I have learned not to haul a dslr and lenses unless: I am traveling solely by car and I am going someplace where I expect some unique opportunities or subjects that an iPhone won’t record (wildlife).

I recently made the mistake of flying to Yosemite and Tahoe, carrying my canon 80d and several lenses. What a waste of limited energy! My iPhone would have taken 95% of those taken with the what seemed like 1,000 lbs of equipment. Never again.

My most important and memory-inducing photos have friends and family in them.
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Sep 27, 2023 12:45:34   #
Terrific.
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Sep 20, 2023 11:50:50   #
Photolady2014 wrote:
This is one of my favorites from Brooks Falls. The light was so pretty on this mom and her 2 cubs.
This rock was definitely a great spot to pose in evening light.

The second I really like the puffin with the pretty flowers. This photo has a big crop, but worth it I thought!


Terrific wall-hangers!
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Sep 12, 2023 18:21:36   #
My lenses are canon 100-400, 24-105, 50, 10-18.
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