Don't sink money into an unused 'back up'. Don't create a 'difference' either between your bodies where you end up using one over the other, thus creating this unused back-up. Find another used EOS 6DII and begin to work with one lens on one body and a complementary lens on the other. I say this looking at the business aspect, where everything needs to work the same and as expected with no mental adjustments in the field. But, you might find another body for your long 150-600 Tamron for wildlife makes sense too. The 'why' of another body should be fully considered. Just don't sink money into something that sits on the shelf unused or ends up creating that situation.

I don't see anything missing your lenses. You can throw money at faster apertures, but you won't get anything sharper than these three primes unless you change both to mirrorless lenses and a mirrorless body. Not an expensive idea that is worth pursuing now.

500=1500 for 4 hrs.
Boudoir=150/hr and up
These prices is for your time only.
I would do a search for pricing in your area and adjust accordingly. If your work is superior to others, or you provide other
products, you could charge more.


My granddaughter is a boudoir photographer in Phoenix and gets $3000 and up per shoot. She does have packages that includes albums etc.

My thought is, at $500, you are underpricing yourself. Unless for some reason the fees in your area are a lot less.

Thank You i will look at pricing however there are a few so called pros in the area. Im not saying im as good as they are but i can hold my own ground. I do this more for the hobby aspect. Boudoir shooting is a very hard field when your a man. Most clients prefer women shooters and therefore cell phones and a female friend are aften used. Weddings are easier to book however finding the time for me to edit and produce things like albums and such are hard since i dribve a semi truck and am gone a few weeks at a time.

Don't sink money into an unused 'back up'. Don't create a 'difference' either between your bodies where you end up using one over the other, thus creating this unused back-up. Find another used EOS 6DII and begin to work with one lens on one body and a complementary lens on the other. I say this looking at the business aspect, where everything needs to work the same and as expected with no mental adjustments in the field. But, you might find another body for your long 150-600 Tamron for wildlife makes sense too. The 'why' of another body should be fully considered. Just don't sink money into something that sits on the shelf unused or ends up creating that situation.

I don't see anything missing your lenses. You can throw money at faster apertures, but you won't get anything sharper than these three primes unless you change both to mirrorless lenses and a mirrorless body. Not an expensive idea that is worth pursuing now.

Its been awhile since my last post and my photography has really been stepping up lately with people photography.
Last night i did my first boudoir shoot that was actually a paid shoot and a birthday shoot last weekend. I shot my first wedding a few weeks back and have another wedding coming up in July which i was able to book from the last wedding. Everyone seems to be happy with my work and word is starting to get around. The pricing could be a big reason also. Weddings i charge 500 with only simple editing out of light room and only on so many photos. usually 1/4 of photos taken. they are given a few sample photos by email then rest is put on thumb drive and sent to them.
I use an IPAD to show the photos straight out the camera that same day as the shoot if they just want the photos then i still charge the 500.
Boudoir shoots I only charge 150-250 depending on what the customer wants. Depending on if customer wants different lighting and such. i have a portable studio lighting set with soft boxes and umbrellas along with several Godox speed lights I use with it and continuous lighting.
I have several events coming up everything from Graduation photos to a wedding and a few family portrait bookings.
The gear that i am shooting with now is a Canon 6D MarkII with 4 different lenses. 24-105L series F4, 50mm F1.8, 50mm F1.4, 85mm F1.8, and a 70-200L series F4 USMIII. The rest of my gear includes a Tamron 28-300 vc and Tamron 150-600 GenIII. I have three Godox speed lights which i use in a studio lighting kit if I dont want to use the continuous lighting.
So here is the big question should i spend more money on another lens or should i buy a second camera for back up. Im looking at the Canon 90D for that crop factor and extra reach with my lenses and the Canon 5D MarkIV for its just all out greatness.
Opinions and advice is greatly welcomed. Thank You in advance.

Its been awhile since my last post and my photography has really been stepping up lately with people photography.
Last night i did my first boudoir shoot that was actually a paid shoot and a birthday shoot last weekend. I shot my first wedding a few weeks back and have another wedding coming up in July which i was able to book from the last wedding. Everyone seems to be happy with my work and word is starting to get around. The pricing could be a big reason also. Weddings i charge 500 with only simple editing out of light room and only on so many photos. usually 1/4 of photos taken. they are given a few sample photos by email then rest is put on thumb drive and sent to them.
I use an IPAD to show the photos straight out the camera that same day as the shoot if they just want the photos then i still charge the 500.
Boudoir shoots I only charge 150-250 depending on what the customer wants. Depending on if customer wants different lighting and such. i have a portable studio lighting set with soft boxes and umbrellas along with several Godox speed lights I use with it and continuous lighting.
I have several events coming up everything from Graduation photos to a wedding and a few family portrait bookings.
The gear that i am shooting with now is a Canon 6D MarkII with 4 different lenses. 24-105L series F4, 50mm F1.8, 50mm F1.4, 85mm F1.8, and a 70-200L series F4 USMIII. The rest of my gear includes a Tamron 28-300 vc and Tamron 150-600 GenIII. I have three Godox speed lights which i use in a studio lighting kit if I dont want to use the continuous lighting.
So here is the big question should i spend more money on another lens or should i buy a second camera for back up. Im looking at the Canon 90D for that crop factor and extra reach with my lenses and the Canon 5D MarkIV for its just all out greatness.
Opinions and advice is greatly welcomed. Thank You in advance.