tools of trade

as you can see … i am a ‘canon’ girl!

here are just a few items this girl could not do without …

they are essential for capturing those special moments
and turning them into lifetime memories!

you’ll find it’s what’s currently ‘in my bag’ …

. camera .
canon eos 30d
canon eos 60d

. lenses .
canon 28-135mm … kit lens for 30d
{this is the kit lens and it’s really not a bad little lens}

canon 18-135mm ... kit lens for 60d
{not a bad little lens either}

canon 50mm f/1.8
{wouldn't be without the 'nifty-fifty'}

canon 24-70mm f/2.8
{absolutely love the quality of the images, but a bit heavy to carry}

tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5

. miscellaneous .
cf cards sandisk x 4

gary fong's 'puffer'
{a pop-up flash diffuser - does a great job softening the flash}

5-in-1 reflector

tripod x 2

. post processing/editing programs .
photoshop elements 9
lightroom 3

imac os x mountain lion
{love this critter!}

and of course, what photographer doesn’t have a ‘wish list'!
these are just a few things i’m longing to add to my bag ...

. camera #2 .
canon 5d mark II or III

. lenses .
canon 85mm F/1.2L II usm
{of course, there are others to come}

. post processing/editing programs .
PS5
LR4

and for the girl on the go …
macbook pro

**also sharing a link to a site with sample images taken with all types of lenses.
i find it quite helpful when i’m searching and comparing.

. flickriver .... it's a virtual lens explorer!

happy shopping!