In an 8x8 pilates studio with mirrors on all 4 walls.
WORST SHOOT EVER!

Does anyone know when Adobe is going to launch their Creative Cloud service? I am curious how much this is going to cost monthly. I can't find it on an internet search anywhere....

It is gook on the sensor. Take your camera to a professional camera store and ask to have it cleaned. I just had mine done for $40, and had my camera back in 2 days.

Does anyone know where I can download a generic contract for weddings and events? I suddenly find myself booked for two weddings this summer and I want to make sure I dot all my I's and cross all my T's.

Thank you so much for listing this website! I have searched everything I can think of and couldn't find this information.
I will NOT be putting this flash on my camera!! Anyone know where to get a speedlight cheap?? Lol.

I have a Nikon D7000 and a Nikon D60, both of which I love dearly. I have a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 3700 that I use to use with
my film camera. The flash is still in perfect working order. My question is can I use it on either of my Nikons, specifically my D7000. I have been told conflicting things....that the flash can fry the electronics in the camera, that it will work but may not fire in sync, you name it. I would really like to know if it will work. Unfortunately a speedlight is just not in my budget and won't be any time soon. I don't want any judgements or to be told I am crazy for trying it....I am asking for advice from someone who knows definitively....I have NOT attached it to my camera or tried to fire it yet.

I absolutely agree with this!! I would just add that you can rent the lenses and test them out....or even rent them for the event without having to invest in glass for just one occasion. Your money would be better spent on glass for your "regular" photography needs.

This is absolutely true!! You HAVE to be in the pictures!!!

I would offer to do wedding portraits either before or after the big day and find someone else to take care of the actual wedding pictures. Honestly, you need to enjoy your son's big day...it is a big day for you too and there are so many other things that will need your attention that you will feel completely overwhelmed. Nothing says that you can't take pictures at the wedding, but I think I would put the stress of the ceremony and formals on someone else. By offering to do the special portraits the day before, everyone should have their tuxes and dresses and you can be there to capture that first special moment when they see each other for the first time....and it may be more special to them and relieve some of the stress of the big day for them as well. If they are die hard traditionalist as to not seeing each other before the wedding, doing the portraits the day after can offer more candid and relaxed images, as the stress of the big day is past and they can just be themselves. It may also alleviate the amount of money spent on a pro photographer....they will probably like your pictures better anyway....and you will take better pictures without the stress of knowing it is a one shot deal.

Just my two cents......

If I am understanding you correctly, you want ideas for new pictures, not a choice from these. I would focus on hands on his face, or a nose to nose, a gentle hug if he will tolerate it. It is a wonderful idea to have him as a therapy animal. I have 4 llamas and as hard as I try, I can't get them to be that sociable.

The key to placing in the contest is showing the emotion behind the shot....I think a good quality black and white would be wonderful. Remember to focus in on the interaction and emotion between him and the person(s) and use a wide aperture to blur the background and eliminate anything distracting from the subject. Use a fast lens, or rent one if you don't have one so you can avoid using the flash. They can be rented pretty cheap. Also, check the contest rules about post processing. Good luck!! Post your picture when you are done!!

Most labs offer a free set of evaluation prints....including both color corrected and regular....so that you can see their quality. See if your lab offers this. It is a quick phone call or email and well worth your time. I also wouldn't cost you much just to order a couple of color corrected prints to see what you get...

Go to www.imagequix.com. They have pay as you go and different pricing levels. I have been happy so far.

At least she came to me before she took it back to the store...that would have been embarrassing......

I have a friend that bought a new camera and after a week she said is quit working and the screen went out. She could see through the view finder, but couldn't get it to take pictures. She asked if I would look at it for her. I put in new batteries and she was ready to go....lol.

I am lucky enough to have two cameras and a harness so I can carry both.....this way I can use both lenses and not have to worry about a missed shot or changing lenses.
I shoot with a Nikon D7000 and a D60....
If this isn't possible for you, I would go with the telephoto and bump up the ISO. You will have more versatility with it. Vary your shots between close ups of their reactions and group shots, and try to include the animals and trainer in some....offering a wider variety usually works well in situations like this. I might suggest shooting in aperture or shutter priority mode depending on your chosen depth of field and the lighting, and you will be less likely to get blurred or over/underexposed pics while you are quickly going from shot to shot....one less setting to worry about in the fast pace.