Enjoying life with cameras. (Wheaton/Chicago Weddings, portraits, headshots, and lifestyle)
So, these three are my “main” prime go-to lenses. I also have the 14 2.8, but for this blog post’s purpose, I’ll just stick with these three for the examples. Often, people are looking around to find the best lens to get for their needs. In any case, whatever. Basic rule of…
Nothing like a good family cheer…. “Colton…Colton…Colton…..” “GooooOOOOOO COLTON FAMILY!!” I love love love LOVE this family. I am pretty sure if I came across someone that really didn’t like the idea of having their own family, I would use the Colton’s as a great reference to how awesome life can be in a family….
So I got these crazy huge 30×60 softboxes to use for more fun portraits. It may also be a coincidence that the Wheaton Sport Center asked people to submit their pictures of why they work out and what keeps them active. So. Consider the last shot submitted.
YES YES YES!
Are those of ME? How did you do that?
Awesome!
Awesome!
I never use the word sick, except when referring to illness. I'll break that rule now. Those are some *sick* images, Erik Heavey.
Those shorts are awesome 
Or *sick*
AAAHHHHH QUICK CHANGE. And of course, the parking garage had some of my most favorite lighting…. Hahaha oh my GOSH this was just a load of fun. Tom and Kim had some of the best outfit changes and perfect lighting to showcase their awesomeness. Tom and Kim have a super interesting career duo,…
CHECK IT OUT: He designed this shirt! Luke is wicked awesome. The whole shoot was so great learning more about Luke…he’s done some Kickboxing, wrestling, and as you saw designing his own t shirts! Next year he may even be studying overseas! He’s got the world ahead of him, and he is…
These dudes can groove. Sometimes you can just tell when a group is getting in the zone and really playing to play. This was so great to be listening AND photographing these dudes at that same time. Ten Foot Tail is a group of elite musicians based around the Castelli brothers (Paul…
HEY that goose just….HEY COME BACK HERE. This was a radical day with some radical people. Bridesmaid: “Hey Caitlyn, want me to help you get in your dress?” “….why?” Heads off to get in her dress. I’ve known Caitlyn for a few years, as we both went to Judson a few…
[...] met Chris (the dad) at the Neel’s wedding a few weeks ago and we became instant buds. INSTABUDS. Serious, he is rad. And wow, it is [...]
Super pumped to get a visit from Stef Wade to take care of some headshots she needs for some upcoming projects she’s working on! Always a treat and a half when our paths cross, and hopefully there are more to come! I will keep ya’ll informed with her work!!! Have a blast with your writing…
You are the best! Thanks again!
Love them all! Very YA author-y
Looking beautiful!
Gorgeous!
Beautiful!
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Traci Manges - I would go with the 85 even with the heavier price tag, the picture taken with that lens just "pops" where as the other ones something is just missing.
robbdavidson - You’re absolutely right Traci. That is why I will always be an advocate for that lens!
Jon Merkel - I have the 135 and have used the 85 quite a lot. Apart from image quality and price there are other things to consider. Focusing on the 85 is SUPER slow when compared to the 135, and if you into Manuel focusing for things like free-lensing the 85 can't work without the electronics. The 135 is also capable of using a 1.4 adapter bringing it to 2.8, so it becomes a great sharp lens choice over the 70-200 when needed with just a few hundred bucks. The 85 is a jewel and tends to be used sparingly…it is pretty though.
Robb Davidson - Sure, the 85 is certainly slower, which sometimes I need to do on shoots. It's not for sports, that's for sure. It kinda forces me to take my time just a hair longer, and make sure things are set. Same argument can even be made with using film over digital…you are more methodical in each shot instead of just firing away all trigger happy. So in that case, take forever to focus, just nail the shot and eat all the yumminess it produces.