photography

People often ask me what’s in my camera bag – how flattering. Goodness. Thanks! I’d like to pretend the shots are just my awesomeness as a photographer, but I’m sure the camera doesn’t hurt.

If you’re in Iowa or nearby and looking for a photographer, let me know. I’ll shoot you a link to my photo biz site so you can see more of my work. My husband and I co-shoot events, and I shoot littles and he shoots bigs. (and I bet teens and couples just love that I call them “bigs” on my blog! )

My equipment

• my camera: Nikon d700
• Handy Man’s camera: Nikon d200
• also on hand: Nikon d70s

the lens I use most:

• AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

also in my bag, in the order I use them most:

• AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
• AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
• AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
• AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED macro lens

when more light is in order, I use this for soft, pretty white light:

• Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash (for individuals or smaller groups)
• Nikon SB-900 Speedlight Flash (better for weddings, groups or when greater light is needed)
• Gary Fong GFLSC01 LightSphere Collapsible Diffuser (this is a must have for light without that “flash” look!)

We also have a studio setup in our home. I prefer to work outdoors with natural light, but this is Iowa afterall. 5 months a year, it isn’t practical – especially for littles – to have shoots in snow up to their bellies. In those months, we shoot in our clients’ homes. Soon we will welcome clients to our studio for cozy, indoor shots.

on my wishlist – hey, a girl can dream:

• F-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED (yeah, it’s $2200. *gulp*)
• AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF (still pricy at $1350. )

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some of my recent fav shots: